RAIC - Thermal Envelope+: Practical Tools for Thermal Bridging Optimization This session introduces a practical, process-driven approach to thermal-envelope design and thermal-bridging optimization. Participants will examine why Canadian energy policy and performance-based requirements are increasing the need for better thermal data, design intuition, and early optimization. The webinar will demonstrate how the thermal envelope web…  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

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies Jurisdictions across North American continue to transition beyond ASHRAE standards for exterior wall assemblies, instead adopting a more comprehensive building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach to envelope design. This shift brings advantages like increased design flexibility and reduced…  Read more

RAIC - AI and Architecture: A Practical Guide to Quality Assurance/Quality Control Quality control is one of the most promising and least understood applications of AI in architecture. Review cycles are compressed, experienced reviewers are stretched thin, and the errors that slip through resurface later as RFIs, change orders, and field conflicts. This session offers…  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

RAIC - AI and Your Practice: The Present-Day Reality Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept on the horizon of architectural practice. It is here, knowingly or unknowingly embedded in the tools we use, and impacting the workflows we manage. But what does this mean for architects navigating the pressures of delivery, quality, and…  Read more