Cascadia Windows & Doors - Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design As wildfires grow more frequent and severe, windows play a critical role in protecting buildings in high-risk zones. This session explores strategies for specifying and detailing window assemblies to resist flames, heat, and embers without compromising code, energy performance, or design.…  Read more

UBC Centre for Advanced Wood Processing - Robot Made: Large Scale Robotic Timber Fabrication in Architecture The Centre for Advanced Wood Processing and the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at UBC are pleased to bring two renowned experts in robotic fabrication to Canada to lead a hands-on workshop on Robotic Fabrication. Using a state-of-the-art…  Read more

BCIT - Pilot Course: Designing with Mass Timber - Principles of Sustainability In a time of urgent climate action, forests and wood products offer powerful solutions for building better. This mini-course explores how sustainably managed forests and mass timber can support low-carbon, high-performance construction. You'll learn to assess material choices through a life cycle lens…  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 reveal how designs and materials perform over time and highlight opportunities to boost future building performance. This session shares four key lessons from case studies, covering common failures, pathways to…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapters 1.5, 1.6 Admission to the Profession | Organization of the Profession in Canada Gain valuable insights into the regulatory framework and historical development of architectural practice in Canada at this session, featuring chapters 1.5 and 1.6 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable…  Read more

Sawchuk Accessible Solutions - Accessible Washrooms — The Throne: Toilet features and fixtures to maximize accessibility Toilet Tuesday is a six session webinar LIVE with accessible washroom expert Julie Sawchuk. During Week 2, The Throne: Toilet features, fixtures and putting in all together — we’ll be talking about the most important seat in the building:…  Read more

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