Architectural Institute of British Columbia
RAIC - The New Standard of Care: Professionalizing the Digital Project Record In this webinar, The New Standard of Care: Professionalizing the Digital Project Record, veteran principal architect and CHOP rewrite committee member David Lopes shares how to bridge this operational divide. Attendees will explore how to establish an unbroken digital audit trail that captures… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies Jurisdictions across North American 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
BCIT - XZEB 1120 – Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings 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. Date: October… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings As the demand for enhanced building energy performance continues to rise across North America, the Passive House standard is gaining significant traction. For those new to this rigorous standard, it can appear complex—especially when it comes to integrating… Read more
UNIQ Dimensions - Leveraging 3D LiDAR & Scan-to-BIM Workflows for Accurate As-Built Documentation This session explores the transformative role of 3D LiDAR and Scan-to-BIM workflows in creating high-precision as-built documentation. Participants will examine the technical science of laser scanning, comparing the applications of mobile, terrestrial, and drone-based systems to determine project suitability. We will analyze… Read more
RAIC - AI and Architecture: An Introduction - Generative, Agentic and Physical AI This session will provide an introduction to the use of Artificial Intelligence in architecture. It will provide an overview of what AI is and how it works and it will examine the three types of AI that architects may encounter – generative,… Read more
RAIC - CRA Webinar Series The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) invites architects and architectural firms to join this webinar series focused on GST/HST issues relevant to your industry. Designed to provide practical, easy-to-understand guidance, this series covers three key topics across three one-hour webinars: Input Tax Credits - September 8 Transfer Payments - October 6… 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 - XZEB 1150 – Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic & Electrical Systems for Zero Energy & Passive House Homes This introductory course focuses on integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) and electrical systems in Zero Energy or Passive House homes. The course will outline the decision-making for planning, designing, and constructing/renovating a Zero Energy home with integrated… Read more
RAIC - AI and Intellectual Property: Navigating Copyright Risks in the Age of Generative AI The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in architectural practice presents significant opportunities, along with important intellectual property (IP) considerations. This session examines the evolving relationship between AI and IP law, focusing on the copyright risks posed by generative AI… Read more