Architectural Institute of British Columbia
CCDC - CCDC Seminars 2025 With new Construction Management (CM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) construction documents recently published, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is thrilled to be hosting additional in-person seminars in Fall 2025 on CCDC 2, 5A, 5B, 17, 30, and the 30 guide. Date: November 14, 2025 Time: 8 a.m. -… Read more
Toward a Relationship-Based Approach to Design in Indigenous Communities is organized by the Architecture Foundation of BC. It is part of the AIBC’s Fall 2025 PD Series and is eligible for credit towards the AIBC’s Indigenous Peoples Learning requirement. Have you ever wondered how community-led, emergent process happens? In an Indigenous context, how a project… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design Through case studies, test data, and performance comparisons, attendees will gain practical insight into current wildfire-resistance guidance in both the U.S. and Canada, including California’s State Fire Marshal (SFM) Standard Test Method 12-7A-2 and FireSmart Canada recommendations. The session also provides an… Read more
ZEBx - Decarb Lunch: Power Shift: Demand Response for Business Demand response programs are helping businesses to shift some of their electricity use out of peak demand periods, and putting money back into their pockets. Load shifting can result in a more stable and resilient energy system and simple tactics can be employed to help… Read more
Nick Bray Architecture - Working with Indigenous Communities on Architectural Projects Explore Indigenous engagement in architecture with insights on culture, representation, and participation planning. This presentation features Cory Douglas, Coast Salish Cultural Consultant, Artist, Owner, Modern Formline and Erik Hunter, Director, Sioux Projects who will bring unique and valuable perspectives on engaging with Indigenous communities… Read more
Women in Architecture - Career Paths in Architecture There are many directions one can take with one's career following an architectural education. A dynamic group of women working in and around the field of architecture will each do a very brief presentation of the varying paths on which architecture has taken them. Presentations to be… Read more
RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.3 Brand, Public Relations, and Marketing Briefly explore developing a coordinated and integrated strategy to promote and grow a successful architectural practice at this session, featuring chapter 3.3 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in… Read more
RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.3 Brand, Public Relations, and Marketing Briefly explore developing a coordinated and integrated strategy to promote and grow a successful architectural practice at this session, featuring chapter 3.3 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in… Read more
ZEBx - Decarb Lunch: Balancing Whole Life Carbon in BC Step Code Buildings As the building sector strives to play a more active role in curbing global warming while also adapting to a changing climate, it’s becoming clear that some of the metrics guiding our progress—energy, cost, and carbon—can no longer be treated separately. Join ZEBx for a Decarb Lunch… Read more
AcoustiTECH - Quiet by Design: Understanding and Addressing Flanking (Kij), Lightweight Assemblies, and Best Practices in Mass Timber Projects Join us for Quiet by Design, an in-depth webinar exploring how to achieve consistent, high-performing acoustics in mass timber projects. Cristian Wallace, together with a panel of leading acoustic experts, will unpack the complexities of flanking… Read more