RAIC - Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment Workshop - Winnipeg The RAIC is partnering with National Research Council of Canada and Ha/f Climate Design to organize a series of in-person workshops on LCA sessions for practicing industry professionals. Following a theory-based lecture on LCA, embodied carbon, and related methodologies, participants will engage in a hands-on…  Read more

RAIC - Sustainable Urban Models The seminar will start with a broad spectrum look at the roots and driving forces of 21st century urbanism, highlighting how city organization influences both carbon footprint and user experiences. It will delve into the significance of transit-oriented development in the search for more sustainable and resilient cities, while also…  Read more

BCIT - Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments Using Impact Estimator for Buildings (XZEB 1165) This course builds on the technical foundation and basic principles of life cycle assessment (LCA) to begin practicing whole-building LCA. In the course, learners will apply their understanding of fundamental LCA standards to whole-building LCA. The course will be based on the…  Read more

Vectorworks - Vectorworks Design Day 2024 Vectorworks Design Day is back in Vancouver at ANNEX theatre. Join the Vectorworks team on October 16 for a day filled with insights covering architecture and landscape architecture. Get the latest product updates and success stories from Vectorworks leaders and industry professionals to inspire your design, and explore the…  Read more

Township of Langley - Builder Forum Series: Step Code Airtightness and Overheating Design James Higgins and James Bourget of RDH Building Science Inc. will be presenting on various design and implementation strategies for Part 9 buildings to comply with airtightness requirements for Step 4 and 5 of the BC Energy Step Code. The presenters will…  Read more

BCIT - Design for Disassembly (XCIR7520) Design for Disassembly (DfD) is the act of planning for the repair, upgrade, adaptation, repurposing and reuse of buildings and their components. Although the life span of a building is generally longer than most products, they will end up being “disposable" if we don't plan for their end-of-use. The…  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