BCIT - XZEB 1166 – Advanced Topics in Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment This third of fourth course for the Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment microcredential covers advanced topics for assessing data…  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…  Read more

BCIT - Introduction to Regenerative Building (XRGN 4525) Regenerative building is an approach that goes beyond sustainability by actively restoring and revitalizing ecosystems and communities. It aims to create built…  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

BCIT - Building Certifications (XRGN 4515) This course is an exploration of building certifications and rating systems in response to the growing need to measure the success of building designs in combating climate change and addressing social issues. The course examines various frameworks and standards, such as LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Passive…  Read more

CSC Vancouver Chapter - Quality Architectural Woodwork for Architects - Drawing and Specification Requirements This session will give an overview of quality standards for architectural woodwork as defined by the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS) manual and how to apply the standards in your drawings and specifications. The session will discuss grades and quality…  Read more

Women in Architecture - Beyond Barriers: Designing for an Inclusive Tomorrow Join us on January 16th at 6:00 PM for an engaging online panel discussion on Inclusive Design. This event will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, each bringing unique perspectives on creating spaces that embrace accessibility, adaptability, and diversity. From accessibility standards to equitable…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies Jurisdictions across North America continue to transition beyond ASHRAE standards for exterior wall assemblies, instead adopting a more comprehensive building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach to envelope design. This shift brings advantages like increased design flexibility and reduced…  Read more

BC Wood Specialties Group - Ventilated Doors - Next Generation, Maximizing Indoor Environmental Quality Between Enclosed Spaces: In Person Lunch & Learn + Factory Tour As buildings are increasingly designed for environmental, occupant health, and well-being in mind, there is a growing requirement for ventilation openings between enclosed spaces. Ventilation pathways are notorious for transmitting…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1160 – Introduction to Embodied Carbon & Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments This course introduces the life cycle assessment (LCA) technical fundamentals needed to effectively practice ​This course introduces the life cycle assessment (LCA) technical fundamentals needed to effectively practice of whole-building LCA and use whole-building LCA results and environmental product declarations (EPDs).…  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

UBC - Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Workshop The Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is pleased to announce the Mass Timber - Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) workshop. This 3-day workshop will be led by UBC - School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and UBC -…  Read more

AcousiTECH - Acoustic 101 & Sound Insulation in Multi Story Buildings Join us for a webinar focused on innovative sound insulation solutions for multi-story buildings. Through real-world case studies, you'll learn strategies to minimize noise transfer in floor-ceiling assemblies, understand how noise travels through structures, and explore the advantages of wet vs. dry topping solutions.…  Read more

BC Wood Specialties Group - Factory Pre-Finishing of Exterior Building Materials, a Sustainable Practice Cladding products start with the most natural, healthy, and sustainable resource available to the building trades – wood. That wood is then engineered, machined, and coated to create a full line of siding and trim products that deliver performance, stability, and…  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?…  Read more

Design Victoria - Futures: The Design Trends Shaping 2025 A panel of industry leaders will share their perspectives on the micro and macro trends that are influencing everything from the…  Read more