The AIBC’s Summer Professional Development Series is back, beginning on May 29, 2024, and registration for all four sessions is now open! The series will cover a variety of architectural topics and will take place virtually via Zoom. This is a convenient and efficient way to earn Core Learning Units – participants who attend all four sessions can earn 6.5 Core LUs.
Subsidized pricing is available for Intern Architects AIBC and Retired Architects AIBC. To receive the pricing code, please email professionaldevelopment@aibc.ca prior to registering.
A summary of each session can be found below. Additional information about the sessions, including speaker bios, can be found on the PD Opportunities webpage.
INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SEALS
As organizations move from paper to electronic filing, one of the key challenges in this digital transformation is the authentication of these files. This presentation will introduce the AIBC’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, Professional Standard 8 (8.1–8.6). Attendees will also be introduced to the requirements under the Electronic Transactions Act of B.C., which underpins the use of professional digital seals in the province. The key ingredients of electronic document reliability, the different types of e-signature solutions available, and the varying levels of reliability of each will be discussed. Attendees will also be presented with an in-depth demo on how to use the seal.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 29 from 12–1:30 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Complimentary
Learning Units (LUs): 1.5 Core
Presenter: Charles Tremblay
Registration: Register by May 27, 2024
ENCLOSURE DESIGN FOR RADON CONTROL IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
This session will provide an introduction to radon, associated hazards, and design considerations. The focus will be on the roles and responsibilities of the various members of multidisciplinary design teams and considerations for radon control in enclosure design. The requirements in the BC Building Code, including the recent code update, will be discussed including relevant reference standards.
Date & Time: Thursday, June 6 from 12–1:30 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: $75 (Architect AIBC & Architectural Technologist AIBC); $60 (Intern Architect AIBC & Retired Architect AIBC)
Learning Units (LUs): 1.5 Core
Presenters: Robin Urquhart and Rodrigo Mora P.Eng., PhD
Registration: Register by June 3, 2024
MOVING TOWARD RECONCILIATION: LEARNINGS FROM WORKING ALONGSIDE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
This session is eligible for credit towards the AIBC’s Indigenous Peoples Learning requirement.
This session will start with the history of Canada and its treatment of Indigenous communities. It will introduce the following documents and explore the important role and guidance each can offer in the practice of architecture: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada; United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; and British Columbia Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
B.C. is unique in Canada in that there were few historic treaties signed between Canada and the Indigenous communities of these lands. This gap can create uncertainty in land title, the authority of the communities, and application of regulatory rules. This session will also consider what this context means for how we use language, and the need to move away from colonial terms and thinking.
Architectural projects within or for Indigenous communities create valuable opportunities for collaboration, co-design, and capacity building. Through a selection of projects, the presenters will speak to these opportunities, including: the impact of active engagement with the communities during the design process; the utilization of local resources and materials in the making of the building; and employment and training opportunities for the community members during construction.
Date & Time: Thursday, June 13 from 12 – 2:15 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: $100 (Architect AIBC & Architectural Technologist AIBC); $80 (Intern Architect AIBC & Retired Architect AIBC)
Learning Units (LUs): 2 Core
Presenters: Scott Kemp Architect AIBC and Aiden Callison Architect AIBC
Registration: Register by June 10, 2024
CLEARING THE AIR: RADON FUNDAMENTALS FOR ARCHITECTS
Architects play a pivotal role in designing safe indoor environments. This presentation will discuss radon testing, understanding when and where to test for radon, and different testing methods and interpretation of results. Mitigation strategies will also be discussed including assessing effective ways to reduce radon levels and the key components for successful mitigation. The session will end with radon rough-in considerations, their most common issues, and how to incorporate strategies to design effective and operable systems. Architects play an important role in reducing the risk of radon intrusion in our buildings. Attendees will learn about radon and methods to create healthier spaces.
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 18 from 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: $75 (Architect AIBC & Architectural Technologist AIBC); $60 (Intern Architect AIBC & Retired Architect AIBC)
Learning Units (LUs): 1.5 Core
Presenters: Chantal Wilson P.Eng., CEM and Rodrigo Mora P.Eng., PhD
Registration: Register by June 14, 2024