RDH Building Science - Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 6: Exterior Insulation & Cladding Attachments Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 6 explores the use of exterior insulation in a rainscreen wall assembly. In this session, you will explore how the addition of exterior insulation impacts design considerations regarding the controls (e.g., water, air, thermal, and…  Read more

TransCana Construction and Building Materials Society - Case Study: Development Milestones & Risks Control TCBMS is non-profit organization, established by professors from UBC and industrial leaders with a mission to foster knowledge exchange and access to cutt-edge research findings and industrail trends. Our next upcoming seminar is "Case Study - Development Milestones & Risks Control"…  Read more

BC Wood - Ventilated Doors- Next Generation: Maximizing Indoor Environmental Quality Between Enclosed Spaces 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 sound, and there is also the challenge of creating airflow pathways…  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

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 in the Passive House standard is growing as well. For the uninitiated, this standard can seem daunting, especially when it comes to incorporating manufactured components,…  Read more

Women in Architecture - Adaptive Reuse in Architecture: Panel Discussion  Insightful panel discussions with three local architectural experts, exploring the world of adaptive reuse on the West Coast of Canada. The event aims to shine a light on the nuances of integrating heritage buildings into our contemporary context, unearthing both the benefits and challenges. Bring…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction We desperately need better energy efficiency from building enclosures, from both windows and insulated wall assemblies. Today, the best products and components to enable this are generally made from low conductivity materials. Most of these materials also happen to be combustible—at least,…  Read more

Vancouver Urbanarium Society - City Debate #16: Reduce Building Code Regulations In this Oxford-style debate, experts will argue whether we have gone too far with building codes. With ambitious housing supply goals in BC, are proposed code reforms enough or are the years of accrued regulations getting in the way of good and affordable housing?…  Read more