Architecture

Modernism in Architecture

Around the beginning of the 20th century, a general dissatisfaction with the emphasis on revivalist architecture and elaborate decoration gave rise to many new lines of thought that served as precursors to Modern Architecture. Notable among these is the Deutscher Werkbund, formed in 1907 to produce better quality machine made objects. The rise of the profession of industrial design is usually placed here. Following this lead, the Bauhaus school, founded in Weimar, Germany in 1919, redefined the architectural bounds prior … Read More

COVID 19 Safe Operating Protocols
updated August 1,2020

As per the guidelines provided by the Public Health Authority, the BC College of Social Workers and WorkSafe BC, here is the plan for Ambitus Consulting to continue to provide services:

  • Where possible, virtual or telehealth services will be provided. In-person services will only be used if necessary and safe.
  • All clients will be asked to complete additional consent forms, Technology Consent, and/or In-person Meeting Consent, depending on the kind of services you will receive.
  • When meeting in-person, outdoor meetings will be the first choice whenever reasonable and appropriate.
  • Joint or group meetings will only be held in-person if appropriate safety measures can be taken. These will include:
    • Meeting outdoors; or
    • Meeting indoors, including only members of the same “bubble”; or
    • Being able to maintain 2 metres/6 feet between all attendees; or
    • Being able to maintain at least 2 metres/6 feet between the client group and me.
  • Clients attending in-person are asked to wait in their vehicle or in an outdoor area away from other people until immediately before their meeting.
  • In-person appointment times will be staggered to allow for cleaning and social distancing.
  • Hand sanitizer will be provided at entrance door.
  • Late cancellation fees will be waived for anyone experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, personally or in their household.
  • Clients attending in-person meetings will be asked COVID screening questions.
  • In-person clients are asked to wear masks and to bring their own pens, paper, beverages, facial tissue, etc. and to take everything with them when they leave or discard in the garbage by the door.
  • Please wash your hands before attending in-person and avoid touching your face during meetings when possible. Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing
  • Please make payment by e-transfer, credit card over the phone or cheque by mail.