Sawchuk Accessible Solutions - Accessible Washrooms — The WHY: Start with the end in mind Toilet Tuesday is a six session webinar LIVE with accessible washroom expert Julie Sawchuk. During Week 1, The WHY: Start with the end in mind — saving energy by making it all accessible — we’ll be starting with the most…  Read more

RAIC - Redefining Long-Term Care: Architecture, Culture, and Person-Centered Approaches Join us for a 90-minute moderated panel discussion exploring the evolving role of architecture in long-term care (LTC) and dementia-friendly environments. In this session, experts will address key issues such as redefining institutional care, fostering cultural change, and creating architectural solutions that prioritize person-centered care.…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1001 - Fundamentals of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings This course covers the fundamentals of Net Zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings, with focus on wood-frame construction. Students will develop their knowledge of international, national and provincial zero energy/emissions building codes and standards, net zero energy/emissions buildings principles, science, systems, materials…  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 of whole-building LCA and use whole-building LCA results and environmental product declarations (EPDs). Learners will develop their understanding of LCA standards, methods, and data in the course.…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1166 – Advanced Topics in Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment This third of four courses for the Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment microcredential covers advanced topics for assessing data sources, interpreting, and reporting results of a whole-building life cycle assessment (wbLCA). The course will prepare students to conduct a whole building life cycle assessment…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings The Passive House standard is transforming energy-efficient building design, and windows play a key role in meeting its requirements. This session breaks down the principles, metrics, and real-world applications of Passive House windows, highlighting how they enhance performance…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapters 1.1, 1.2 The Role of the Architect | The Architect and the Profession Join us for an engaging discussion where we'll delve into chapters 1.1 and 1.2 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada.…  Read more

RAIC - Small Firms Thrive with BIM - Work Smarter, Not Harder This webinar will showcase how small firms are leveraging BIM to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and position themselves as competitive players in the evolving architecture industry. Learn how BIM is empowering smaller teams to achieve big results. Date: September 12, 2025 Time: 11…  Read more

TransCana Construction and Building Materials Society (TCBMS) - The Making of a City: 25 Years in Surrey Centre This lecture explores the transformative development of Surrey City Centre over the…  Read more

Garaventa (Canada) Ltd. - Residential Elevators for an Accessible Home Elevators, once associated mainly with commercial spaces, now enhance residential living by providing lifetime accessibility and convenience. Their affordability and convenience make elevators a valuable addition to homes, expanding the market for home resale. This program focuses on adding elevators to residential applications to help…  Read more

Garaventa (Canada) Ltd. - Elevators & Platform Lifts for Safe Accessibility We recognize the importance of elevators and lifts in today’s design industry. Lifts and elevators can be an extraordinary feature added to a home or building that will enhance the life quality and safety of the end user.  In this program the learner will…  Read more

RAIC - Financial Management for Architects This comprehensive course is designed to offer architects a deep dive into essential financial management skills needed to thrive in the business side of architecture. The curriculum consists of 10 modules and covers a wide range of critical topics, including: Planning and Budgeting Revenue and Expense Management Cash Flow…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies As North American jurisdictions move toward comprehensive building energy performance standards, exterior wall design is evolving beyond traditional methods. This webinar examines how thermal bridging, insulation strategies, and component integration impact high-performance wall assemblies. Case studies illustrate practical…  Read more

RAIC - Architecture, Music, Acoustics and Composers Architect Terence Williams, designer of the wonderful Farquhar Auditorium at UVic, will be speaking about one of his particular areas of expertise: architectural acoustics. This promises to be an enlightening evening with Terry sharing some of his first hand accounts and reflections on the subject through his presentation…  Read more

RAIC - Human Resources Essentials for Architects This course is designed specifically for architects who own or operate small firms, providing practical, hands-on guidance for managing teams effectively while staying compliant with employment laws. Join this program to gain a solid foundation in HR and people management, where we’ll cover legal requirements for hiring, managing,…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 1.3 Professional Conduct and Ethics Discuss your professional responsibilities to the public and other stakeholders as an architect at this session, featuring chapter 1.3 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada. This session is…  Read more

RAIC - Principles of Acoustics This webinar will provide basic knowledge on the principles of acoustics. We will review acoustic solutions for common wall and floor assemblies and different types of acoustic insulation and the impact it has on the assembly. Date: September 19, 2025 Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Online Cost: Free for…  Read more

Nick Bray Architecture - Embodied Carbon and Mass Timber: From Policy to Practice This webinar will explore the role of embodied carbon and the growing use of mass timber in Canadian construction. We will clarify key definitions like Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and embodied carbon. We'll map out the policy landscape, from federal initiatives to…  Read more

RAIC - Change Management During the Project The second webinar of the 2025 Series Resilient Architect: Law and Practice will focus on change management during a project. How should you respond to queries from contractors? How do you answer to legal authorities? What are your obligations and duties? We'll compare two different perspectives from British…  Read more

ZEBx - Decarb Lunch: Cost-Effective Strategies to Cut Embodied Carbon Join ZEBx for our September Decarb Lunch to explore practical, cost-effective strategies for reducing embodied carbon from pre-design through construction. There’s no single path to decarbonizing buildings, but proven approaches exist that can save money and cut emissions at the same time. Whether you’re a developer,…  Read more

Canadian General Tower - Waterproofing Commercial Aquatic Facilities with PVC Membrane Systems Canadian aquatic facilities are dealing with excessive operating costs and rapidly deteriorating commercial swimming pools. Specifiers and designers should be factoring in operation and maintenance requirements when creating initial designs for aquatic facilities. Concrete swimming pool finishes require constant upkeep from their porous…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility Discover how high-performance windows and doors can enhance both design and efficiency. This session shows how integrating fenestration early in the process boosts energy performance, occupant comfort, and aesthetic impact while helping teams meet evolving energy codes. Case studies reveal strategies…  Read more

BC Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) - RCABC’s Guarantee for Vegetated Roofs: A new future for green roofing in British Columbia The RCABC Vegetated Roof Guarantee translates the tried-and-true Quality Control/Quality Assurance formula of the RoofStar Guarantee Program for the green roofing industry, combining membership requirements with a rigorous Standard, sampling and testing, trained installers 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? 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

AcoustiTECH - Acoustics 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

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 1.4 Mentorship and Career Transitions Explore the growing and changing roles of architects throughout their careers at this session, featuring chapter 1.4 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada. This session is a part…  Read more

ZEBx - ZEBx Building Tour Series: Brightside Timbre and Harmony For our fourth tour of 2025, ZEBx invites you to the recently completed Timbre and Harmony residential development by Brightside Community Homes Foundation. The project replaces two aging low-rise buildings that provided only 57 units of rental housing with a two-building, 157-unit complex. Learn about…  Read more

Informa Canada - Interior Design Show Conference IDS Vancouver will host the IDS Conference: a full-day program of eight industry-focused accredited seminars to help you grow your business and career.…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design As wildfires grow more frequent and severe, windows play a critical role in protecting buildings in…  Read more

JRS Engineering - City of Vancouver's Energy & Carbon Requirements for Existing Buildings This webinar provides an overview of the City of Vancouver’s energy and carbon requirements for existing buildings,…  Read more

UBC Centre for Advanced Wood Processing - Robot Made: Large Scale Robotic Timber Fabrication in Architecture The Centre for Advanced Wood Processing and the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture…  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 reveal how designs and materials…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapters 1.5, 1.6 Admission to the Profession | Organization of the Profession in Canada Gain valuable insights into the regulatory framework and historical development of architectural…  Read more