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

Women in Architecture - Chinatown Design Learning Day Join Women in Architecture Vancouver and YAC for a two-part Chinatown design learning day combining a 2-hour guided tour with a 3-hour collaborative design charrette. Participants will examine Chinatown's physical, social, cultural, heritage, and urban design context, then translate observations into design ideas through rapid ideation, sketching,…  Read more

Architecture Foundation of BC - Power of Hand-Sketching 2.0: Facade Detailing for Architects This is a two-part workshop designed to strengthen architects' ability to communicate and develop building details through free-hand drawing and model making. Led by Shinobu Homma former technical principal of Revery Architecture, participants will study and sketch façade details on-site at Surrey…  Read more

Vancouver Urbanarium Society - City Debate #21: Share the Load or Cut the Bloat? Experts dispute the future of our region. You Decide. Should new sources of funding be identified to pay for infrastructure and amenities? Or should we reduce our expectations for what services we expect in our cities? Date: October 6, 2026 Time:…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings As the demand for enhanced building energy performance continues to rise across North America, the Passive House standard is gaining significant traction. For those new to this rigorous standard, it can appear complex—especially when it comes to integrating…  Read more

ZEIC - Decarb Lunch: The Business Case for Commercial Building Optimization This session will explore how optimizing existing commercial building systems can reduce energy use, operating costs, and emissions while helping owners make smarter capital investment decisions. Through real-world case studies and insights from the Decarb Accelerator, speakers Chris Kasianchuk of Warrington PCI and Ehsan…  Read more