RAIC - Ownership, Legal & Financial Structures: Planning a Successful Transition This session offers a practical roadmap to help firms to plan and execute ownership succession with confidence. Participants will explore legal entity structures, ownership models, valuation methods, financing strategies, and governance considerations that support both internal and external succession. A case study of an…  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 - CHOP CHAT Chapter 5.4 Quality Management Explore how to ensure architectural service delivery meets the standards set by various stakeholders, including clients, firms, professional associations, and regulatory agencies at this session, featuring chapter 5.4 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice…  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

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 5.5 Sustainable, Regenerative, and Resilient Design, Integrated Design Process and Integrated Project Delivery Discover how to meet the expanded expectations of building performance driven by environmental, economic, and lifestyle factors at this session, featuring chapter 5.5 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable…  Read more

Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Architectural Atlas: Energy Efficiency in Construction Series 3 This 5-hour online course provides an advanced and integrated exploration of high-performance building design, focusing on holistic energy efficiency and life-cycle–based construction principles. Learners will examine how thermal-efficient construction, building envelope performance, and whole-systems design influence long-term sustainability, operational efficiency,…  Read more

Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Seismic Safety in Building Design This 3-hour online course introduces core seismic design principles and their practical application in residential and small-building construction, with a focus on improving safety and resilience in seismic regions. Participants examine seismic behavior, compare selected design approaches and structural systems, and learn how…  Read more

Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Building Systems: Wood Panel Products and Heavy Timber Buildings This 2-hour course provides a comprehensive technical overview of wood panel products, heavy timber construction, and light-frame wood systems, emphasizing their structural performance, environmental benefits, and alignment with modern building codes. Date: Ongoing Location: Online Cost: $40 Learning Units (LUs):…  Read more

Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Business Planning, Management and Administration Series 1 This 6-hour comprehensive course equips architects with the essential knowledge and management skills required to operate a financially sound, sustainable, and high-performing construction business. Date: Ongoing Location: Online Cost: $120 Learning Units (LUs): 6 Non-Core Register: Click here

Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Professional Practice Strategy and Operations This 6-hour online course strengthens the business and management skills of construction and design professionals by linking strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational systems to responsible practice. Participants learn to apply performance metrics, risk-management strategies, and ethical management approaches that support organizational stability…  Read more