Architectural Institute of British Columbia
AcoustiTECH - Acoustic Design for Modern Gyms & Fitness Spaces: Silence Complaints, Avoid Mistakes, Improve Comfort Gyms and fitness spaces are among the most demanding acoustic environments… and also the most prone to complaints. In this webinar, discover how to avoid the most costly mistakes from the design stage, understand the real root causes of… Read more
RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.5 Construction Procurement Explore the process of construction procurement, focusing on methods for selecting contractors and awarding contracts at this session, featuring chapter 6.5 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… Read more
The 107th Annual General Meeting will be held online on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 12 p.m. noon Pacific Time. As well as conducting the necessary annual business of the AIBC, this virtual meeting is an opportunity to learn more about how the AIBC has fulfilled its mandate over the past year, as well as… Read more
Axis Insurance - Technical Causes of Loss Technical errors and omissions are a leading cause of loss for design professionals, representing a primary driver of claim severity across multiple disciplines. In this program, we examine several real claims where technical errors and omissions led to a loss and explore common risk management techniques to mitigate… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design As wildfires increase in frequency and intensity across North America, architects, engineers, and builders face growing responsibility to design buildings that can better withstand these extreme events—especially in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones. Windows are among the most vulnerable points in the… Read more
Axis Insurance - Technical Causes of Loss Technical errors and omissions are a leading cause of loss for design professionals, representing a primary driver of claim severity across multiple disciplines. In this program, we examine several real claims where technical errors and omissions led to a loss and explore common risk management techniques to mitigate… Read more
RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.6 Contract Administration – Field and Office Functions Understand the architect's role in construction contract administration, emphasizing the importance of field reviews and documentation at this session, featuring chapter 6.6 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility As energy codes and performance standards across North America become more rigorous—such as the BC Energy Step Code, Energize Denver, and the Massachusetts Stretch Code—architects, engineers, and envelope consultants face increasing pressure to deliver efficient buildings without sacrificing aesthetics or affordability. This… Read more
Organization Culture Initiatives (OCI) - Indigeneity: An Overview of Canada's Past, Present, and Future Reconciliation as a term is being used more than ever, but alongside frequency comes error and misunderstanding. This virtual live session, facilitated by Métis educator Bryan Hansen, empowers professionals with foundational knowledge to participate in important conversations on Indigenous topics in… Read more
RAIC - Inside Wood: A Practical Guide to Exposed Wood in Interior Spaces In this session, the speaker will introduce a technical handbook offering innovative, practical solutions, and best practices for exposing wood in interior spaces. This research is based on insights from more than 40 stakeholders, including owners, operators and designers and represents a… Read more