Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Passive House Canada - 120A: Passive House Design and Construction Saturday Passive House Design and Construction (120A) covers the technical, economic and policy elements of Passive House buildings. Participants will learn how to apply Passive House principles in the context of building physics, windows and mechanical systems. Numerous case studies, both domestic and international, will… Read more
Mass timber is part of an emerging worldwide construction shift towards offsite construction with low embodied carbon materials and is expected to be a significant share of future construction in B.C. Prefabricated buildings made from sustainably sourced timber can generate a triple win of low-carbon buildings, secure jobs in small and big towns and a sustainable… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction We desperately need better energy efficiency from building enclosures, from both windows and insulated wall assemblies. Today, the best products and components to enable this are generally made from low conductivity materials. Most of these materials also happen to be combustible—at least,… Read more
RAIC - RAIC National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - 2023 Commemoration Events On the ongoing the path to Reconciliation, the RAIC will commemorate the 2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through a two-part webinar series during the week of September 25-29, 2023. These open access webinar sessions are created in partnership with the… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments Many North American jurisdictions are moving beyond ASHRAE performance requirements for exterior wall assemblies, shifting instead to a holistic, building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach. While this evolution offers benefits—such as design flexibility and lower operating costs—it also requires a… Read more
Total Parking Solution - New innovative systems for Sustainable and efficient space planning This learning session provided by Total Parking Solutions is a monthly event that brings together architects and architectural firms to learn about space-efficient parking solutions from industry leaders across the globe. The session covers a variety of parking systems, such as parklifts,… Read more
BC Wood Specialties Group - WoodTALKS at the Global Buyers Mission 2023 BC Wood will be hosting the 20th Annual Global Buyer’s Mission (GBM), September 7-9, 2023, featuring WoodTALKS™ and the Mass & Heavy Timber Symposium. The event is designed to enlighten, inform and inspire on the use of wood in design and construction. This… Read more
Gaia College - Organic Horticulture Specialist This is a foundational course for organic horticulture. Students will see the world in a new way, learning the connections between soil, plant, environmental and human health. This course is intended for the professional gardener. Dates: September 11 - December 15 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost: $795 +… Read more
Gaia College - Ecological Plant Knowledge 1 Students learn to understand plants in the context of their ecosystem. Students are guided in conducting their own research to identify specific relationships for specific native plants. Dates: September 11 - Dec 15 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost: $795 + tax Learning Units (LUs): 42 Non-core Register:… Read more
Gaia College - Landscape Design Basics with Sketchup Pro This course is an introduction to landscape design using Sketchup Pro. It is geared towards landscape applications and 3D design, modeling and presentation. The course is a pre or co-requisite for Gaia College's Ecological Landscape Design course. Dates: September 11 - December 15 Time: Asynchronous access… Read more