Cascadia Windows & Doors - Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments Today, new buildings must meet the BC Step Code, ASHRAE 90.1 or National Energy Code for Buildings' requirements for thermal performance. This is a tough objective, since documented proof is required. Effective R-values must be met, not just nominal values,…  Read more

Aeroframe - Design to Completion "Materials make the Difference" Learning Objectives: Exploring the material options for window and door frames Understanding the options for glass make up and its affect on u values and energy consumption Working through options on fenestration supply to meet client’s budget objectives Date: October 29, 2024 Time: 12 - 12:30…  Read more

BCIT - Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings (XZEB 1120) This course covers airtightness and low-TEDI enclosure construction for zero energy/emissions or Passive House buildings. The course will help learners develop their knowledge of airtightness and low thermal demand (low-TEDI) building enclosures with study of wood-frame construction. Students will develop…  Read more

RAIC - Social Media for Architects: Unlocking Possibilities and Benefits Join speaker Dory Azar to discover how sharing the intricacies of your process and infusing your personality into your content can not only resonate with audiences but can also attract new clients and talent and unveil revenue-generating opportunities you might not have considered before. Get…  Read more

K2 Stone - Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America Building with natural stone materials - What are they? Where do they come from? How are they produced and where can they be incorporated onto the building envelope? The outcome of this course it to identify common stone masonry…  Read more

Women in Architecture - Career Paths in Architecture There are many directions one can take with one's career following an architecture 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

FGIA - FENBC Region Technical Summit Register for the FGIA FENBC Regional Summit in Surrey, BC, this November 5 and 6! This exclusive in-person event is dedicated to exploring the latest trends in the fenestration industry utilizing a new, revamped format! Date: November 6, 2024 Time: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Northview Gold &…  Read more

AcoustiTECH - Enhancing Acoustic Performance Through Strategic Flooring Assembly Selection In this presentation, attendees will explore the essential considerations for selecting the right flooring structure, with a focus on the differences between glue-down and floating applications. By defining basic acoustic principles and reviewing a case study, participants will gain valuable insights into how flooring choices…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Tackling Window Pain: Understanding the Benefits of High-Performance Fenestration As jurisdictions across North America introduce more stringent building energy performance standards (BEPS)—such as the BC Step Code and Seattle 2018 update—developers, architects, and contractors are left wondering the best way to meet the new benchmarks while controlling costs. This balance…  Read more

Total Space Inc. - Introducing Motion to Space Explore innovative urban space solutions, including automated parking systems for cars, bikes and trucks, moving platform for pools and more. You will discover practical implementations of these advanced urban mobility solutions in effective use of land, affordability and sustainability. Apart from the educational seminar, This event also…  Read more

RAIC - The Big Picture: Succession Planning and Firm Value In the 2023 Canadian Architectural Practices Benchmark Report, half of architecture firms identified economic factors as one of the greatest challenges to the profession in the coming decade, followed by challenges relates to work-force and human resources. These two sets of issues intersect in succession…  Read more

BC Building Envelope Council - Renew, Restore, Reinvent – Extending the Legacy of Existing Buildings (2024 Conference) BCBEC invites you to stay connected, current and inspired! In our endeavor to build sustainably and economically, the building enclosure plays a pivotal role in optimizing energy efficiency, ensuring long-term durability, and enhancing resiliency, while preserving existing infrastructure.…  Read more

Vectorworks - The Move to Effective BIM Project Collaboration This presentation, hosted by Vectorworks' Luka Stefanovic, will demonstrate how you can collaborate with your project stakeholders at every project stage, review tools and workflows to help you start your project on the right foot, and demonstrate success in every phase of the project from design…  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

Cascadia Windows & Doors - From Restoration to Innovation: Leveraging Rehabilitation Lessons Learned to Drive Adoption of High-Performance Building Envelope Products Building envelope rehabilitation projects offer valuable insights into the real-world performance of building designs and products over time and highlight key opportunities to increase the overall performance of buildings in the future—both rehabs and…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Tackling Window Pain: Understanding the Benefits of High-Performance Fenestration As jurisdictions across North America introduce more stringent building energy performance standards (BEPS)—such as the BC Step Code and Seattle 2018 update—developers, architects, and contractors are left wondering the best way to meet the new benchmarks while controlling costs. This balance…  Read more

RAIC - Design Professional Contracting Risks The third and final webinar offering as part of RAIC’s collaborative webinar series with the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers (CCCL) is titled Design Professional Contracting Risks. The webinar will explore topics such as the architect’s role in administering contracts, scope of services, payment, responsibility for changes, errors, and…  Read more

Barrisol BC - Room Acoustics & Solutions Room acoustics play a crucial role in the comfort of an interior space. During this session, the speaker will explain fundamental acoustic theories, discuss relevant case studies, and identify common acoustic problems.  Additionally, this segment will include a comparison of various acoustic materials and provide recommendations for different…  Read more

K2 Stone - Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America Building with natural stone materials - What are they? Where do they come from? How are they produced and where can they be incorporated onto the building envelope? The outcome of this course it to identify common stone masonry…  Read more

RAIC - Vancouver Island South Network Presents: Arthur Erickson, Canada's Revered Architect: A Centenary Celebration of a Vancouver Island and Global Legacy This celebratory public evening event will feature an illustrated presentation by architectural writer and critic Trevor Boddy: ‘Why Arthur Erickson Matters' - followed then by a responding panel discussion, evaluating the half-dozen notable…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments Today, new buildings must meet the BC Step Code, ASHRAE 90.1 or National Energy Code for Buildings' requirements for thermal performance. This is a tough objective, since documented proof is required. Effective R-values must be met, not just nominal values,…  Read more

BC Wood - Expediting Construction using Prefabrication as a Tool + Windows for Energy Performance and BC Step Code + Eco-friendly Low Carbon Concrete Panels Now more than ever, architects and building product manufacturers in BC are collaborating closely to meet building code requirements, to expedite construction, and to find synergies and efficiencies in realizing…  Read more