Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Space Syntax in Urban Design and Architecture is part of the Summer 2023 Professional Development Series. The presentation will provide an overview of the origin, history and application of space syntax methodology and praxis in a day-to-day consultancy context. It will include an introduction describing key theory and principles, followed by international case studies at… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Tackling Window Pain: Understanding the Benefits of High-Performance Fenestration As jurisdictions across North America introduce more stringent building energy performance standards (BEPS)—such as the BC Step Code and Seattle 2018 update—developers, architects, and contractors are left wondering the best way to meet the new benchmarks while controlling costs. This balance… Read more
Vancouver Urbanarium Society - Floating Markets While Vancouver is surrounded by water, there is hardly anything floating but boats. In this charette-style studio, we’ll imagine the possibilities for floating markets in the Vancouver region. Come share your ideas, meet like-minded urban enthusiasts and experience our co-design process. Dates: July 19 Time: 6 - 8 p.m.… 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
Cascadia Windows & Doors - An Active Approach to Passive House Windows As the focus on building energy performance continues to grow in many jurisdictions across North America, the interest in the Passive House standard is growing as well. For the uninitiated, this standard can seem daunting, especially when it comes to incorporating manufactured components,… Read more
Merrick Architecture will detail their successful collaboration as Local Collaborating Architect with Kengo Kuma as Temporary Licensee (Architect) in realizing the 1568 Alberni project, covering the collaboration between the two parties and giving the background and execution of some of the detailing of this iconic building. Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.… Read more
Women in Architecture - Presentation and Site Tour of Robson Square, Vancouver Eva Matsuzaki, AIBC Honorary Registrant (Legacy), worked at Arthur Erickson Architects from 1974-984 and was the design coordinator for Robson Square, later leading the Vancouver Art Gallery design team. She will give a presentation about this 40 year old project, with an emphasis… Read more
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
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