Architectural Institute of British Columbia
One of the primary sources of practice inquiries and complaints from Architects and Clients are the Professional Standards related to ‘project takeover’. This suite of Professional Standards specifies the requirements a Registrant must follow when taking over a Project for which another Registrant is or has been retained. The Professional Standards Advisory Group (PSAG), supported… Read more
RDH Building Science - Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 5: The Last Line of Defense Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 5 explores the last line of defense for water intrusion: the water-resistive barrier (WRB) membrane. In this session, you will discover how WRB membrane selection and placement within the rainscreen wall design can either enhance… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction – Testing, Research, and Expanding Methods 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… Read more
The Fall 2023 Certified Professional (CP) Update Seminar is taking place on December 7, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will focus on the City of Vancouver’s CP Program – anticipated topics include updates on the City’s rainwater management process that takes effect January 1, 2024; the end of the CP refund program… Read more
BC Wood - Lodges, Cabins and Off-Grid Retreats: Designing & Building with Pre-fabricated Western Red Cedar Interlocking Systems With the global imperative to move to a low carbon economy, the… 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… Read more
RAIC - Vancouver Island South Network Presents: Public Art in Public Places - A Victoria Discussion of Public Art Opportunities and Issues This event will feature an in-person panel discussion… Read more
Gaia College - Organic Master Gardener This is a foundational course for organic horticulture. Students will see the world in a new way, learning the connections between soil, plant, environmental… 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… 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… Read more