Passive House Canada - Workshop 2026 – EnerPHit: Retrofitting Comfort and Sustainability Passive House Institute’s Jessica Grove-Smith and Vanya Chan will walk workshop attendees through the EnerPHit standard for Passive House retrofits. They’ll explain the pathways of EnerPHit certification for different climate zones, based on either component qualities or on energy demand targets. The workshop…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.4 Appendices D and E Drawings and Specifications Review the importance of construction drawings and the role, types, and methods of construction specifications, emphasizing their importance in project execution and quality control at this session, featuring Appendices D and E of chapter 6.4 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for…  Read more

BC Building Envelope Council - Masonry Veneers in High-Rain Climates: Detailing for Water Management, Movement, and Durability This presentation will introduce key factors masonry veneers from materials to rainscreen principles and common concerns. The primary focus will be on the detailing considerations designer can add to their toolkit to aid in preventing moisture ingress as…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1140 - Introduction to Residential Mechanical Systems for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings This course focuses on an integrated approach to residential HVAC mechanical equipment to meet national and provincial zero energy (BC Energy Step Code) requirements and Passive House standards. Through case studies and industry experts, learners will recognize the…  Read more

RAIC - Profitable BIM Playbook for Multifamily and Missing-Middle Housing Explore BIM workflows tailored to Canadian multifamily and missing middle projects, helping you optimize unit mixes, shared spaces, and constructability while keeping projects financially viable. Date: June 5, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Online Cost: Free (Members) / $39 (Non-members) Learning Units…  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