RAIC - RAIC 2023 Congress on Architecture - Climate Action and Architecture The RAIC 2023 Congress on Architecture is a day-long summit focused on IGNITING action learning to improve architecture, CREATING and strengthening connections and collaborations and SHARING ideas, strategies and leading practices. Held on World Architecture Day (October 2, 2023) the theme is Climate…  Read more

RDH Building Science - Façade Movement from Building Seismic Drift In this session, Sasha Itsekson, RDH Senior Structural Specialist, will dissect five crucial structural design parameters that profoundly impact building movement dynamics. James Higgins, RDH Building Science Technologist, will demonstrate how building movement impacts façade design and share effective strategies. Case studies and visuals will…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) More and more jurisdictions are implementing Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) to help address the poor energy efficiency of buildings—a key contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy consumption. While some of these new standards may seem restrictive or simply adding costs,…  Read more

RDH Building Science - Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 3: Defining Drainage Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 3 delves into one of the two most important performance aspects that distinguish rainscreen wall systems from other rainwater management approaches: water drainage. This session will present common methods for achieving effective water drainage in rainscreen wall assemblies.…  Read more

Revisions to the Energy Efficiency Requirements for Buildings will become effective in January of 2023 (date of permit application). This presentation covers these code changes and their likely effect on the market for high performance Triple Glazed Fenestration and Doors complying under the Part 9 Prescriptive and Performance paths, and Energy Step Codes. Dates: October…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1165 – Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments Using Impact Estimator for Buildings This course builds on the technical foundation and basic principles of life cycle assessment (LCA) to begin practicing whole-building LCA. Learners will apply their understanding of fundamental LCA standards to whole-building LCA. The course will be based on the Canadian national…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Passive House Pulse Vancouver – CURV: How Passive House is Re-Envisioning Beautiful Buildings Join us at our PULSE Vancouver event October 18th and hear from the developer, designers, and City about applying the passive house standard to the much anticipated – and beautiful – CURV. We’ve partnered with the team from…  Read more

Women in Architecture - Career Paths in Architecture There are many directions one can take with one's career following an architectural education. A dynamic group of women working in and around the field of architecture will each do a very brief presentation of the varying paths on which architecture has taken them. Presentations to be…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - An Active Approach to Passive House Windows As the focus on building energy performance continues to grow in many jurisdictions across North America, the interest in the Passive House standard is growing as well. For the uninitiated, this standard can seem daunting, especially when it comes to incorporating manufactured components,…  Read more

Changes during a project are common due to the dynamic nature of construction. Changes can arise from adjustments to the owner’s requirements, differences in site conditions, supplementary design details, proposals from the contractor, and other unexpected circumstances. Date: October 19, 2023 Time: 1 – 2 p.m. Location: Online Cost: $65 + tax Learning Units (LUs): 1…  Read more

BC Building Envelope Council - BCBEC Back to Basics and Beyond (2023 Conference and AGM) With ever-increasing demands to design and construct higher performing buildings, and with so many people joining the building enclosure industry, this year’s conference will focus on the fundamentals. Join us as we examine the past and look beyond where we…  Read more

NAFS and the Canadian Supplement This presentation will cover how to correctly specify NAFS rated products for Part 9 buildings using the Canadian Supplement to NAFS, and the potential limitations of the Canadian Supplement when special conditions exist such as buildings located on hills and escarpments that may be subject to wind-speed-up. Dates: October 25…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments Many North American jurisdictions are moving beyond ASHRAE performance requirements for exterior wall assemblies, shifting instead to a holistic, building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach. While this evolution offers benefits—such as design flexibility and lower operating costs—it also requires a…  Read more

RDH Building Science - High-Performance Enclosures: Exterior Shade Design Exterior shading is essential for reducing solar heat gain and glare in buildings, especially as energy codes demand better performance and temperatures rise. Effective shading ensures energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and safety. In this session, Felix Weber, Principal and Façade Specialist, and Daniel Haaland, Associate and…  Read more