RAIC - AI and Your Practice: The Present-Day Reality Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept on the horizon of architectural practice. It is here, knowingly or unknowingly embedded in the tools we use, and impacting the workflows we manage. But what does this mean for architects navigating the pressures of delivery, quality, and…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design As wildfires increase in frequency and intensity across North America, architects, engineers, and builders face growing responsibility to design buildings that can better withstand these extreme events—especially in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones. Windows are among the most vulnerable points in the…  Read more

RAIC - AI and Standard of Care: Legal Implications for Design and Construction Professionals Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how design and construction professionals deliver their services. But as AI tools become embedded in everyday practice, critical questions arise about the professional standard of care. Could it become a breach of the standard of care…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1146 – Mechanical and Electrical Essentials for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings The course covers the essentials related to mechanical and electrical design and construction in zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings. The course will help learners understand unique mechanical and electrical considerations for Net-Zero, Net-Zero-Ready, and Passive House buildings. Date:…  Read more

RAIC - AI and Optimizing the Design Phase: Superhuman From human-scale environments to hospitals, and megastructures, Generative AI is expanding how architects explore, test, and communicate design possibilities. This webinar introduces AI as a Creative Exploration Engine and examines how it can support architectural design without replacing professional judgment or creativity. Through a curated series…  Read more

RAIC - AI and Optimizing Envelope Retrofits High-performing building envelopes are the most effective way to reduce the thermal needs of buildings. Despite the substantial energy savings available, building envelope retrofits are often delayed due to high perceived costs and limited actionable data. Traditional methods of assessing the building envelope tend to be intrusive, provide…  Read more

UBC - Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Workshop - Mass Timber The Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is pleased to announce the Mass Timber - Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) workshop. This 3-day workshop will be led by UBC - School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture…  Read more