Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Scranton Products - Locker Solutions with Sustainability & Design in Focus In this one hour course, the design professional will learn about various materials that lockers are composed of as well as options to consider when designing a locker configuration, including the assorted features that lockers offer. The participant will explore the specific components of… Read more
RAIC - Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment Workshop - Halifax The RAIC is partnering with National Research Council of Canada and Ha/f Climate Design to organize a series of in-person workshops on LCA sessions for practicing industry professionals. Following a theory-based lecture on LCA, embodied carbon, and related methodologies, participants will engage in a hands-on… Read more
RAIC - Architectural Transformability: Designing Adaptive Environments In a world where technology, programming needs, and environmental considerations are evolving faster than ever, traditional static architecture increasingly struggles to keep pace. This session explores the concept of “transformability in design” — an approach that reimagines buildings as dynamic, adaptable ecosystems rather than fixed, rigid structures. Participants… Read more
RAIC - Considerations for Accessible and Inclusive Design in Commercial Washrooms This webinar will discuss accessible and inclusive design considerations in commercial restrooms, including background on accessible design, plumbing innovations that enable accessibility compliance and inclusive design, and options for retrofitting existing restrooms for accessibility. Date: May 23, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. EST Location: Online Cost:… Read more
The 2025 Spring Certified Professional (CP) Update Seminar is taking place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will include updates on the CP Program including the 2025 Guide to the Certified Professional Program, formerly titled Provincial CP Manual; an update from the City of Vancouver on the VBBL; single… Read more
The AIBC's 2025 Spring Post-Disaster Building Assessment (PDBA) Training Workshop is taking place virtually on May 21 and 28, 2025. AIBC Registrants, architectural students, and those with building construction expertise who are interested in participating in Post-Disaster Building Assessment are required to take training that aligns with the provincial and international protocols and standards. Upon completion of… 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
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
City of Vancouver - New Rainwater Detention Tank Requirement — Open Q&A Session 3 As of July 1, 2025, most new low-density developments will require rainwater detention tanks in the City of Vancouver (see vancouver.ca/rainwater). This is one of a series of lunch-time "question and answer" sessions. Each session will start with an identical, brief review… Read more
AcousiTECH - Acoustic 101 & Sound Insulation in Multi Story Buildings Join us for a webinar focused on innovative sound insulation solutions for multi-story buildings. Through real-world case studies, you'll learn strategies to minimize noise transfer in floor-ceiling assemblies, understand how noise travels through structures, and explore the advantages of wet vs. dry topping solutions.… Read more