Boundary Bay Pavilion Showcase
Students, faculty, and public enjoyed the recently completed work while enjoying light bites and refreshments
UBC SALA Design-Build Taking Shape in Boundary Bay
The Delta Optimist has covered “The Perch”, this summer’s Design+Build Graduate Project.
AIBC Conference 2026: Comprehensive Studio Student Exhibition
Student work from the fifth iteration of “The Systemless Studio” put on exhibition at the 2026 AIBC Conference.
James Huemoeller elected onto the AIBC Board
The 2026 AIBC Board elections are complete and the people have spoken.
RAIC Talk: Design+Build as Provocation
In the 50 years of Design+Build at UBC SALA, projects have been either unconditioned constructions in light wood framing or temporary installations on UBC’s campus. Though excellent experiences, these projects have limited engagement with 21st-century building technology and processes. Building on the success of Third Space, a student initiative, SALA, with the Faculty of Applied Sciences, initiated a year-long thesis course that combines research, design and building to address these shortcomings.
A Conversation with James Huemoeller
James spoke to UBC SALA about straddling the worlds of archaeology and architecture, and his views on design
Main and 7th structure is up
After three years of hard work, the structure is finally coming up for Main St and 7th. This project at the intersection of Kingsway, Main St. and 7th will support a new park for the City of Vancouver.
Cranbrook BC Builds Project moves forward!
The Cranbrook BC Builds Project Development Permit is approved with great support from the Council and the community.
James Huemoeller, JIM principal, is elected Communications Director of the Field Collective
At the Field Collective Annual General Meeting in December, Field Collective members came together to elect their new Board of Directors. James Huemoeller will be the Communications Director.
BC Builds Cranbrook Project Hopes to Catalyze a New Urbanism in Downtown Cranbrook
Projects like BC Builds Cranbrook signal a broader evolution in smaller urban centers, where design quality is no longer secondary to affordability. Instead, it’s essential. From site planning to building form, architectural decisions directly influence how these developments integrate into existing neighborhoods and support long-term growth.
UBC Students Participate in the 2025 Robot Made Workshop
At the UBC Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP), the Robot Made: Large-Scale Robotic Timber Fabrication workshop took place September 27 – October 1, 2025.
Davies Orchard Cottages Nearing Completion
Restoration is almost complete on six original turn-of-the-century cottages that were part of a 19th-century steamship resort, once the largest in Western North America.
Keats Design-Build Summer 2025 is Complete!
Students at UBC SALA have completed the Keats Summer 2025 Design-Build. They added a no-mow meadow, seating, signage, shade structures, and two decks.
JIM Shortlisted to Develop a Plan for Newton
JIM was shortlisted for a project to develop a “Master” plan for Newton in Surrey, BC.
New West announces winning designs from reGENERATE ideas challenge
The Same Station in an Urban City by JIM Architecture wins in the Top Comprehensive Idea category.
Davies Orchard Cottages are Getting a Refresh
Construction has begun at Davies Orchard. Check out the progress!
JIM Architecture presents an Urban Vision to Westbank First Nation
JIM Architecture presented their concept to the Westbank First Nation for The Bluffs which balanced the ideas of ecological restoration and active communities.
James Huemoeller, JIM Principal, recieves Rick Hansen Foundation Certification
Accessibility is no longer a secondary consideration in architecture—it is a fundamental design responsibility. At JIM, we are proud to share that Principal James Huemoeller has successfully earned his Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Professional designation, reinforcing our commitment to inclusive, human-centered design.
Victoria Mixed-Use Project Construction Update
Victoria Mixed-Use project construction update.
The Field Collective is Founded
James Huemoeller is a founding member of “The Field Collective”