RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapters 2.1, 2.3 The Construction Industry and Consultants Dive deeper into the organization of the construction industry and the importance of consultants in achieving successful building projects at this session, featuring chapters 2.1 and 2.3 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings The Passive House standard is transforming energy-efficient building design, and windows play a key role in meeting its requirements. This session breaks down the principles, metrics, and real-world applications of Passive House windows, highlighting how they enhance performance…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility Discover how high-performance windows and doors can enhance both design and efficiency. This session shows how integrating fenestration early in the process boosts energy performance, occupant comfort, and aesthetic impact while helping teams meet evolving energy codes. Case studies reveal strategies…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 2.2 The Client Review the importance of client relationships in achieving good architecture at this session, featuring the chapter 2.2 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada. This session is a part of the…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1165 – Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments Using Impact Estimator for Buildings This is the second of four courses for the Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment Professional microcredential covers advanced topics for assessing data sources, interpreting, and reporting results of a whole-building life cycle assessment (wbLCA).This course builds on the technical foundation and basic…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Igniting Innovation: The Passive House Fire Hall & Fire Resilient Homes Explore how Passive House design principles are shaping the future of emergency infrastructure with a groundbreaking Passive House Fire Hall project in Vancouver. As well as, a case study from design to post-occupancy of a Passive House family home, including…  Read more

RAIC - Addressing Thermal Bridging  This webinar will provide information on addressing thermal bridging in an exterior wall assembly. We will review code updates related to thermal transmittance. We will examine cladding attachment strategies and how they impact thermal bridging. We will explore the performance difference between all exterior insulated walls vs split wall assemblies.…  Read more

UBC Centre for Advanced Wood Processing - British Columbia Timber Building Tour The Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is pleased to announce the British Columbia Timber Building and Technical Tour. This tour is an opportunity for participants to visit some of BC’s leading mass-timber building component and…  Read more

Township of Langley - Mechanical Design Workshop The Township of Langley and City of Maple Ridge are hosting an in-person Mechanical Design Workshop delivered by TECA and Ecolighten Energy Solutions. This interactive session is designed to educate builders, designers, officials, and industry professionals on best practices for HVAC design, sizing, installation, and commissioning in residential…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies As North American jurisdictions move toward comprehensive building energy performance standards, exterior wall design is evolving beyond traditional methods. This webinar examines how thermal bridging, insulation strategies, and component integration impact high-performance wall assemblies. Case studies illustrate practical…  Read more