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

Township of Langley - Builder Forum Series: Zero Carbon Step Code 101 The Township of Langley will be hosting an on-line builder forum to share information related to on Zero Carbon Step Code, focusing on EL-2 and EL-3 compliance for Part 9 homes. Emma Conway of E3 Eco Group Inc will cover an introduction to…  Read more

RDH Building Science - Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 7: The First Line of Defense Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 7 discusses the first and outermost water control layer of a rainscreen wall assembly: the cladding system. In this session, you will explore the role of cladding as the primary water-shedding element of a wall…  Read more

BC Wood - Specification of Sound Abatement Barriers Road noise is a significant concern in many communities. Health Canada indicates that exposure to noise can have adverse effects on physical, mental, and social well-being. To mitigate this risk, the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has a policy for mitigating noise exposure in noise-sensitive land…  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

Next Level Stormwater Management - Engineering Green Roofs for Rainwater Management in Vancouver, BC Cities across Canada are moving from grey to green infrastructure in managing rainwater. Green roof is an effective source control tool with multiple co-benefits. It offers a practical solution in tight urban spaces where other rainwater management tools are not feasible.…  Read more

Gaia College - Rainwater Harvesting and Management This course introduces the principles of rainwater harvesting and management. As well, it covers implementing key components of rainwater systems. Professionals and trades practitioners will be able to design, create and manage quality systems in a sustainable and environmentally ethical manner. Dates: May 6 - August 9, 2024…  Read more

Gaia College - Ecological Landscape Design The focus of this course is the creation of a sustainable landscape design plan, including installation and maintenance. Students explore how to achieve aesthetic and functional goals while creating ecologically sound landscapes. This is our capstone course, integrating the knowledge and skills gained from the Organic Land Care Diploma…  Read more

Gaia College - Ecological Plant Knowledge 1 Students learn to understand plants in the context of their ecosystem. Students are guided in conducting their own research to identify specific relationships for specific native plants. Dates: May 6 - August 9, 2024 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost: $795 + tax Learning Units (LUs): 42 Non-core…  Read more

Gaia College - Ecological Plant Knowledge 2 Students learn to understand plants in the context of their ecosystem. Students are guided in conducting their own research to identify specific relationships for specific ornamental plants. This is particularly important so that ornamental plants will have the environmental support they need to thrive. Dates: May 6 -…  Read more