Conventions » architecture http://www.rac2002.org Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:59:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Location: Vancouver Convention Centre – BC, Canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/location-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/location-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:31:24 +0000 admin http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/location-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada The Vancouver Convention Centre is located along Coal Harbour, and features an encircling boardwalk – the perfect place to watch seaplanes land, or to soak in the view of the coastal mountain range.

By connecting the interior design with the spectacular natural landscape of British Columbia, the Vancouver Convention Centre is one of the greenest convention centres in the world. It boasts a living roof, seawater heating and cooling, on-site water treatment, and fish habitat built into the foundation of the West Building. The space has been awarded the GO GREEN certificate from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for industry-approved, environmental best practices in building management. To learn more, visit: http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com

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]]> http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/location-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada/feed 0 Staff: Vancouver Convention Centre – BC, Canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/staff-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/staff-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:04:37 +0000 admin http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/staff-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada The Vancouver Convention Centre is celebrated for its excellent level of service. Join staff, including members of the management team, as they provide a glimpse into how the team works to create the best experience possible.

By connecting the interior design with the spectacular natural landscape of British Columbia, the Vancouver Convention Centre is one of the greenest convention centres in the world. It boasts a living roof, seawater heating and cooling, on-site water treatment, and fish habitat built into the foundation of the West Building. The space has been awarded the GO GREEN certificate from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for industry-approved, environmental best practices in building management.

To learn more, visit: http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com

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]]> http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/staff-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada/feed 1 Soufflé: Vancouver Convention Centre – BC, Canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/souffle-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/souffle-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 13:42:36 +0000 admin http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/souffle-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada The Vancouver Convention Centre’s Executive Chef, Blair Rasmussen, demonstrates how to create his celebrated spot prawn soufflé.

By connecting the interior design with the spectacular natural landscape of British Columbia, the Vancouver Convention Centre is one of the greenest convention centres in the world. It boasts a living roof, seawater heating and cooling, on-site water treatment, and fish habitat built into the foundation of the West Building. The space has been awarded the GO GREEN certificate from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for industry-approved, environmental best practices in building management.

To learn more, visit: http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com

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]]> http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/souffle-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada/feed 1 Aerial: Vancouver Convention Centre – BC, Canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/aerial-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/aerial-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:19:18 +0000 admin http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/aerial-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada Take in a spectacular birds-eye view of the Vancouver Convention Centre – an experience typically limited to seaplanes landing in Coal Harbour.

By connecting the interior design with the spectacular natural landscape of British Columbia, the Vancouver Convention Centre is one of the greenest convention centres in the world. It boasts a living roof, seawater heating and cooling, on-site water treatment, and fish habitat built into the foundation of the West Building. The space has been awarded the GO GREEN certificate from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for industry-approved, environmental best practices in building management.

To learn more, visit: http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com

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]]> http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/aerial-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada/feed 2 Wood Walls: Vancouver Convention Centre – BC, Canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/wood-walls-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/wood-walls-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:17:17 +0000 admin http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/wood-walls-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada The Vancouver Convention Centre is recognized for its unique aesthetic approach. The interior walls were assembled with 6,000 planks of sustainable BC hemlock, and were stacked by a Kuka robotic arm a first for the BC woodworking industry.

Join Morinwood Project Manager, Tom Morin as he discusses the process of putting together these innovative and awe-inspiring interior walls for the convention centre.

By connecting the interior design with the spectacular natural landscape of British Columbia, the Vancouver Convention Centre is one of the greenest convention centres in the world. It boasts a living roof, seawater heating and cooling, on-site water treatment, and fish habitat built into the foundation of the West Building. The space has been awarded the GO GREEN certificate from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for industry-approved, environmental best practices in building management.

To learn more, visit: http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com

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]]> http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/wood-walls-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada/feed 0 Vancouver Convention Centre http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/vancouver-convention-centre http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/vancouver-convention-centre#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:18:09 +0000 admin http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/vancouver-convention-centre Opening Day at the large and controversial (because it went over budget) Vancouver Convention Centre. Many locals came out to see the events, checking out the architecture, as well as the acrobats, stilt-walkers, interactive electronic installations and other demonstrations of the city’s newest venue.

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]]> http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/vancouver-convention-centre/feed 4 Opening Day: Vancouver Convention Centre – BC, Canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/opening-day-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/opening-day-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:11:17 +0000 admin http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/opening-day-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada The Vancouver Convention Centre’s opening day was a spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime event that highlighted the best of the city’s culture and creativity.

By connecting the interior design with the spectacular natural landscape of British Columbia, the Vancouver Convention Centre is one of the greenest convention centres in the world. It boasts a living roof, seawater heating and cooling, on-site water treatment, and fish habitat built into the foundation of the West Building. The space has been awarded the GO GREEN certificate from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for industry-approved, environmental best practices in building management.

To learn more, visit: http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com

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]]> http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/opening-day-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada/feed 0 Bees: Vancouver Convention Centre – BC, Canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/bees-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/bees-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:34:12 +0000 admin http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/bees-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada One of the Vancouver Convention Centres most unique features is the swarm of bees on the buildings living roof. Join Allen Garr, the rooftop beekeeper, as he explains what goes into housing this innovative and environmentally positive feature of the convention centre.

By connecting the interior design with the spectacular natural landscape of British Columbia, the Vancouver Convention Centre is one of the greenest convention centres in the world. It boasts a living roof, seawater heating and cooling, on-site water treatment, and fish habitat built into the foundation of the West Building. The space has been awarded the GO GREEN certificate from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for industry-approved, environmental best practices in building management.

To learn more, visit: http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com

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]]> http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/bees-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada/feed 2 Materials: Vancouver Convention Centre – BC, Canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/materials-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/materials-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:09:32 +0000 admin http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/materials-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada The Vancouver Convention Centre’s design team provides insight into the planning process, and how the materials for the facility were selected. By taking into consideration local and recycled content, the Convention Centre features layers of multiple materials such as lumber and aluminum.

By connecting the interior design with the spectacular natural landscape of British Columbia, the Vancouver Convention Centre is one of the greenest convention centres in the world. It boasts a living roof, seawater heating and cooling, on-site water treatment, and fish habitat built into the foundation of the West Building. The space has been awarded the GO GREEN certificate from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for industry-approved, environmental best practices in building management.

To learn more, visit: http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com//

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]]> http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/materials-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada/feed 0 Public Open House: Vancouver Convention Centre – BC, Canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/public-open-house-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/public-open-house-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:30:15 +0000 admin http://www.rac2002.org/convention-centre/public-open-house-vancouver-convention-centre-bc-canada The Vancouver Convention Centre opened its doors in April 2009, and the public Open House was a tremendous success.

Experience the quiet corridors in the early morning, and join the excited crowds as they converge upon Vancouver’s groundbreaking new building throughout the day.

By connecting the interior design with the spectacular natural landscape of British Columbia, the Vancouver Convention Centre is one of the greenest convention centres in the world. It boasts a living roof, seawater heating and cooling, on-site water treatment, and fish habitat built into the foundation of the West Building. The space has been awarded the GO GREEN certificate from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for industry-approved, environmental best practices in building management.

To learn more, visit: http://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com/

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