Architectural Institute of British Columbia
BCIT - XZEB 1001 - Fundamentals of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings This course covers the fundamentals of Net Zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings, with focus on wood-frame construction. The course will help learners develop their knowledge of international, national and provincial zero energy/emissions buildings codes and standards. Students will also develop an… Read more
BCIT - XZEB 1166 – Advanced Topics in Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment This third of fourth course for the Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment microcredential covers advanced topics for assessing data sources, interpreting, and reporting results of a whole-building life cycle assessment (wbLCA). The course will prepare students to conduct a whole building life cycle assessment… Read more
K2 Stone - Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America Building with natural stone materials - what are they? Where do they come from? How are they produced and where can they be incorporated onto the building envelope? The outcome of this course it to identify common stone masonry… 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 in the Passive House standard is growing as well. For the uninitiated, this standard can seem daunting, especially when it comes to incorporating manufactured components,… Read more
BCIT - Introduction to Regenerative Building (XRGN 4525) Regenerative building is an approach that goes beyond sustainability by actively restoring and revitalizing ecosystems and communities. It aims to create built environments that not only minimize harm to the environment but also have a positive impact on ecological systems and human well-being. Regenerative principles draw inspiration… Read more
Total Parking Solutions - New Innovative Systems for Sustainable and Efficient Space Planning (3-Part Series) Total Parking Solutions hosts monthly sessions for architects to explore space-efficient parking solutions from industry leaders. Covering systems like Parklifts, Car lifts, Turntables, and Swimming pools, these sessions emphasize safety, space optimization, and sustainability. Join the three-part series with case… 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
BCIT - Building Certifications (XRGN 4515) This course is an exploration of building certifications and rating systems in response to the growing need to measure the success of building designs in combating climate change and addressing social issues. The course examines various frameworks and standards, such as LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Passive… Read more
CSC Vancouver Chapter - Quality Architectural Woodwork for Architects - Drawing and Specification Requirements This session will give an overview of quality standards for architectural woodwork as defined by the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS) manual and how to apply the standards in your drawings and specifications. The session will discuss grades and quality… Read more
Women in Architecture - Beyond Barriers: Designing for an Inclusive Tomorrow Join us on January 16th at 6:00 PM for an engaging online panel discussion on Inclusive Design. This event will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, each bringing unique perspectives on creating spaces that embrace accessibility, adaptability, and diversity. From accessibility standards to equitable… Read more