Architectural Institute of British Columbia
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
Passive House Canada - Passive House Pulse Toronto – Passive House and Mechanical Engineering: Best Practices for Cooling, Ventilation & Heating Optimized mechanical systems are a critical component of any successful Passive House project. This is particularly true in challenging climates such as Ontario’s, where buildings experience extreme conditions during both the heating and cooling… Read more
Royal Architecture Institute of Canada (RAIC) - Low Carbon Workshop Webinar Series The building sector is responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions. As part of a larger national capacity and skill-building project, the RAIC held a workshop during Congress 2023. This webinar series is the same workshop, offered in an alternative format in order… Read more
UBC - Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Workshop - Mass Timber The Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is pleased to announce the Mass Timber - Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) workshop. This 3-day workshop will be led by UBC - School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture… 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
BC Wood - Ventilated Doors - Next Generation: Maximizing Indoor Environmental Quality Between Enclosed Spaces As buildings are increasingly designed for environmental, occupant health, and well-being in mind, there is a growing requirement for ventilation openings between enclosed spaces. Ventilation pathways are notorious for transmitting sound, and there is also the challenge of creating airflow… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction We desperately need better energy efficiency from building enclosures, from both windows and insulated wall assemblies. Today, the best products and components to enable this are generally made from low conductivity materials. Most of these materials also happen to be combustible—at least,… Read more
Informa Connect - BUILDEX Vancouver 2024 BUILDEX Vancouver is Western Canada’s largest forum connecting the holistic building industry. Join us in person at the Vancouver Convention Centre West to interact, learn and discover the newest innovations from a market in constant transformation. AIBC registrants are eligible to receive a 10% discount on any pass type. To… Read more
RAIC - Invisible Disabilities in Architecture: Fostering Inclusion in Education and Design By recognizing invisible disabilities in architecture education, we can advocate for and take a fundamental step toward an inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking culture of architecture. This webinar aims to reframe disability not as a limitation but as a culture and collection of unique… Read more
Vectorworks - Enhancing Sustainability Through Materials & BIM In this course, we will discuss how to better identify and reduce a design’s carbon footprint using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Specifying high-quality, sustainable materials for interiors can not only lead to longer product life cycles and better energy management, but also benefit the overall health of… Read more