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 - PUCCS NC - Non Combustible Rainscreen EIFS DuRock PUCCS and DuRock PUCCS NC Exterior Insulation Finish Systems are an integral part of the building envelope that separates the indoor environment from the outdoor environment. Whereas PUCCS is our long-standing EIFS with combustible polystyrene insulation, PUCCS NC is the first code-evaluated non-combustible EIFS with…  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

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 5.6 Building Information Modelling Delve into the processes and technology that change architectural production practices and the structure of the design-construction industry supply chain at this session, featuring chapter 5.6 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of…  Read more

CSC Vancouver Chapter - Two Methods of Collaborative Construction Delivery: Construction Management and Integrated Project Delivery This presentation explores collaborative construction delivery methods, including Construction Management (CM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and how they influence project outcomes. Attendees will gain insight into how traditional procurement and risk-transfer practices contribute to conflict, and learn how…  Read more

RAIC - From Blueprints to Bottom Lines: How AI Transforms Finance Operations for Architecture Firms Architecture firms across Canada are navigating one of the most challenging business environments in recent years. With billings declining for over two years, payment delays stretching beyond 30 days, and margins squeezed by rising overhead costs, partners and finance leaders…  Read more

Stantec - Integrated Systems Testing for Life Safety and Emergency Systems (CAN/ULC-S1001) Integrated Systems Testing (IST), as defined under CAN/ULC‑S1001, has been part of the Canadian National Building Code since 2015. The standard was adopted into the BC Building Code in 2018. As a result, IST is mandatory for the mast majority of the projects…  Read more

Symmetry Lighting - Colour and Specs Discover how colour truly shapes the way we see and experience light. Wilson Dau, IES President 2025, breaks down the essentials of colour quality, and shows their direct impact on spaces. You'll learn how to elevate visual impact and deliver consistently better results by choosing light sources that enhance…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility As energy codes and performance standards across North America become more rigorous—such as the BC Energy Step Code, Energize Denver, and the Massachusetts Stretch Code—architects, engineers, and envelope consultants face increasing pressure to deliver efficient buildings without sacrificing aesthetics or affordability. This…  Read more