Architectural Institute of British Columbia
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
Township of Langley - High Performance Building Envelopes and Step Code for Part 9 Homes - Workshop 1 Workshop 1: on Thursday, February 22nd, the Township of Langley will be hosting an in-person builder forum to share information related to upcoming Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code requirements. The Township will also summarize… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) More and more jurisdictions are implementing Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) to help address the poor energy efficiency of buildings—a key contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy consumption. While some of these new standards may seem restrictive or simply adding costs,… Read more
The AIBC Governance Session provides Registrants with an overview of the Institute’s governance, the role of the regulator, and fiduciary responsibilities. The session is designed for those interested in putting their name forward for the AIBC Board in 2024 or future years, as well as current AIBC volunteers. Please note that attendance is mandatory for… Read more
The AIBC Governance Session is a complimentary event and open to all AIBC Registrants and current volunteers. The AIBC Governance Session provides Registrants with an overview of the Institute’s governance, the role of the regulator, and fiduciary responsibilities. The session is designed for those interested in putting their name forward for the AIBC Board in… Read more
BC Building Envelope Council - PMMA Technology The presentation includes the science of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) used in liquid-applied roofing and waterproofing systems. The discussion includes development history, system design, the role of the liquid-applied system in a successful roof assembly and parking deck application. Date: February 22, 2024 Time: 12 - 2 p.m. Location:… Read more
Township of Langley - High Performance Building Envelopes and Step Code for Part 9 Homes - Workshop 2 Workshop 2: on Friday, February 23rd, the Township of Langley will be hosting an in-person builder forum to share information related to upcoming Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code requirements. Hamid Heidarali of Hamid Design… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments Many North American jurisdictions are moving beyond ASHRAE performance requirements for exterior wall assemblies, shifting instead to a holistic, building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach. While this evolution offers benefits—such as design flexibility and lower operating costs—it also requires a… Read more