BCBEC - Beneath the Surface: Podium Membrane Replacements and Sustainable Design Considerations for New Construction We’re in the era of podium membrane replacements for buildings of 1990s stock and earlier. While diagnosing issues and specifying technical work may be straightforward, successfully executing these projects requires strong project and client management, and a clear understanding of…  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

Women in Architecture - Serving the Underserved: QMunity and LGBTQIA+ Safe Space in Vancouver For the third event of WIA's Architects of Change Design Series and in celebration of International Women's Day, we are offering a lunch-time discussion with Natalia Kwasnicki about one of the few purpose-built spaces in BC for the queer, trans and…  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. Students will…  Read more

EGBC - Decolonizing Perspectives: Anti-Racism & Unlearning Anti-Blackness This workshop is an immersive and in-depth workshop that exposes our complicity in racist power structures that exist all around us. This workshop is both personal and political: an exploration into bias, systemic oppression, language, cultural appropriation and intersectionality. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the manifestations…  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

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

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