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

Aeroframe Windows and Doors - Adapting to Step Code: What u-values can you achieve? Learning Objectives: - U-Value Fundamentals: How they’re calculated and what truly moves the needle (hint: it’s not just the glass!) - Case Studies in Action: How two projects hit aggressive Step Code targets without compromising design - The Glass of Tomorrow:…  Read more

Vitrum Industries - Vitrum Glass Talks 2025 Vitrum Glass Talks 2025 is an exciting educational event filled with insightful discussions and innovative ideas about architectural glass. Earn up to 4 AIBC Core LUs and get ready to connect with industry experts, learn about the latest trends, and network with fellow glass enthusiasts. Don't miss out…  Read more

ZEBx - Chief Leonard George Building Tour On Thursday, June 12, ZEBx will host its third building tour of 2025 at the Chief Leonard George Building in Vancouver—a groundbreaking Passive House, Mass Timber redevelopment inspired by a cedar basket. Learn about the various building materials and strategies used to help achieve Passive House performance as…  Read more

TransCana Construction and Building Materials Society (TCBMS) - Award-Winning Project: Aperture – Pioneering Missing Middle Transit Density in Vancouver Discover how Aperture became a standout example of first-generation transit-oriented development in Vancouver. This session will unpack its success—from design innovation and community integration to budget, timeline, and market performance—offering key lessons and future opportunities for architects shaping…  Read more

BC Wood Specialties Group - Thermally Modified Pacific HemFir Pacific HemFir is widely valued for its high strength to weight ratio, its clear straight grain, and warm honey-colored appearance. It is used extensively in construction, joinery, millwork, windows and doors, as well as for preservative treatment and industrial applications. Due to its relatively low stability…  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…  Read more

Women in Architecture - Community by Design Join Women in Architecture (WIA) for an insightful and fun evening of networking and dialogue. We will be joined by Melissa Higgs (Principal,…  Read more

BCIT - Solar Shading for Climate-Ready Buildings: Enhancing Comfort with Minimal Mechanical Cooling Discover how passive shading strategies can help reduce overheating and lower cooling demands in buildings. The session…  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

AcoustiTECH - Don't Let Your Good Sound Isolation Go Up In Smoke In multi-family construction, partitions often need to meet both acoustic and fire-resistance requirements — two performance goals that…  Read more