British Columbia Building Envelope Council - Building Smart with High Performance Concrete Envelopes This half-day workshop will focus on concrete envelopes for Part 9 and Part 3 construction. Energy and thermal requirements play an increasingly important role in residential construction. Industry experts will discuss the latest research on how concrete envelopes can help deliver results…  Read more

AIBC Vancouver Island Chapter - Pathway to Net-Zero Energy Construction The BC Energy Step Code establishes a road-map for building towards net-zero energy construction. The federal and provincial governments have also committed to moving building codes towards net-zero energy ready as soon as 2030. This new standard lays out significant transformation for new buildings over…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 120B: Understanding and Working with the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) 3-day course, March 1-3, 2018 Building standards and codes in Canada are moving towards requiring buildings achieving high-performance standards. This three-day workshop enables you to take on your first Passive House project. It provides step-by-step instruction for using the Passive…  Read more

Terrazzo Tile and Marble Association of Canada - Super Tiles The evolution of stone and tile has provided endless design and application possibilities. With modern technologies there are now more pleasing and durable options which open the door for the tiling category to increase specs and sales. Let's explore the endless opportunities in design and…  Read more

Osgoode Professional Development - Legal Risk Management for Design Professionals: Strategies for Dealing with Today's Complex Projects Design professionals are exposed to numerous risks through the course of a project, including negligence claims and other potential liabilities which can result in heavy financial costs and significant reputational damage. This information-packed program will focus on how…  Read more

British Columbia Institute of Technology - Residential Energy Efficiency, CESA 0198 The first step to reducing your home's reliance on energy is reducing consumption, the second is to look at passive and renewable energy sources. This is the first course in the residential energy retrofit series. The focus will be on energy conservation in existing…  Read more

Wood WORKS! BC - Carbon/Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) Workshop As building performance and energy efficiency increases for new buildings, greater awareness is being paid to the life cycle impacts of the materials and systems which comprise the building structure. Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) has been recognized in most major green building rating systems as an…  Read more

Wood WORKS! BC - Carbon/Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) Workshop As building performance and energy efficiency increases for new buildings, greater awareness is being paid to the life cycle impacts of the materials and systems which comprise the building structure. Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) has been recognized in most major green building rating systems as an…  Read more

Pacific Coast Building Products - Sustainability with Concrete Masonry Pacific Coast Building Products invites you to a symposium event for understanding Sustainability with Concrete Masonry. These presentations are to provide information on designing with Masonry with Crack Control, reducing the carbon footprint of Concrete Masonry - CarbonCure Technology, sealing and protecting masonry and moisture control.…  Read more

Blue Turtle Consulting - Fee Proposal Workshop A one-day workshop where two internationally renowned fee proposal experts demonstrate how to write successful fee proposals that; increase fee levels, raise conversion rates and avoid scope creep. 85% of attendees say it's the most useful CE event they've attended, 99% recommend it to other design professionals. AIBC…  Read more

Symmetry Lighting - The Impacts of Lighting in Learning Environments Lighting is no longer just a visual tool, it affects behaviour, mood and circadian rhythms. Since the time of the one room schoolhouse being designed for the greatest use of daylight entering over a student’s left shoulder, we have been considering the best lighting conditions…  Read more

British Columbia Institute of Technology - Residential Renewable Energy, CESA 0199 The rising utility rates, economy and growing concerns about carbon emissions are causing more homeowners to consider alternative and renewable energy resources to power their homes. For home owners who have already considered energy efficiency and have good insulation and efficient windows and doors,…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 120C: Exam Preparation for Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam (In-class) 2-day course, March 17-18, 2018 The Passive House Designer/Consultant Exam is challenging, even for experienced architects and building professionals, so thorough preparation is essential. This online exam preparation course is specifically designed for those who have completed courses 120A and 120B (or…  Read more

Women in Architecture - KPU Wilson School of Design - Site Tour Recently completed, the Wilson School of Design is one the of newest and most technologically advanced design schools on the West Coast. The building was designed for the development of creative professionals in the areas of fashion, interiors, graphic and product design, as…  Read more

RDH Building Science - Webcast: A New Slant on Attics Recent trends in residential roof design include modern flat roofs and classic mansard designs. These roofs often have complex geometry and ventilating them can be tricky – one wrong step in design or construction can lead to significant moisture problems. In this LAB Event, Trevor…  Read more

AIBC Vancouver Island Chapter - Digital Buildings This presentation will discuss the differences between traditional building systems and a digital building's system, detail the opportunities and challenges of implementing digital building technology and provide guidance on the implications for physical space, architectural and MEP design that come with the implementation of digital building design methods.…  Read more

Passive House Canada - 110: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings This one-day workshop provides an overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy efficiency regulations in Canada. It also covers the history of energy efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact, case studies and the economics of creating…  Read more