Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Gaia College - Ecological Plant Knowledge 2 - Ornamentals This course is an exploration of how plants grow within an ecosystem with an emphasis on the proper selection and care of ornamentals. Topics include plant nomenclature, factors in successful plant groupings, weed identification and plant maintenance including specialty pruning. Dates: September 9 - December 13,… Read more
Gaia College - Ecological Plant Knowledge 1 - Natives This course provides an overview of plant and ecosystem relationships with an emphasis on choosing and caring for native plants found in the student’s unique bioregion. Subjects include plant identification, creating native ecosystems and supporting wildlife habitat. Dates: September 9 - December 13, 2024 Time: Asynchronous… Read more
Gaia College - Organic Master Gardener Our foundational course provides the knowledge needed to see the living world in a new and holistic way. It details the connections between soil health, plant health, human health and the health of our planet. (Curriculum aligns with our Organic Horticultural Specialist course which appeals mainly to professionals). Dates:… Read more
Gaia College - Organic Horticulture Specialist Our foundational course provides the knowledge needed to see the living world in a new and holistic way. It details the connections between soil health, plant health, human health and the health of our planet. (Curriculum aligns with our Organic Master Gardener course which appeals mainly to home growers).… Read more
Gaia College - Growing Food This course offers key lessons in ecological plant care for those seeking to grow healthy food for personal or market use. It includes the principles of organic growing, applied permaculture, harvesting and food preservation. Dates: September 9 - December 13, 2024 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost: $795 + tax… Read more
RAIC - The Role of the Architect in Contract Administration The role of the architect in contract administration is clearly outlined in the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects. However, there is a conflict of interest that most architects and construction lawyers have been aware of for many years, that arises as a result of… Read more
Total Space Inc. (formerly Total Parking Solutions Inc.) - New Innovative Systems for Sustainable and Efficient Space Planning (3-Part Series) Total Space Inc. 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… Read more
BCIT - Fundamentals of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings (XZEB 1001) 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 understanding… Read more
Registration for the BC Building Code – Adaptable Dwelling Units Course is now open. The course will take place virtually on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Presented in partnership with Building Safety Standards Branch, this session will review the upcoming changes to Subsection 3.8.5. of the BC Building Code 2024, to be implemented March 10, 2025, requiring ‘adaptable dwelling units’… Read more
BCIT - Introduction to Embodied Carbon & Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments (XZEB 1160) This course introduces the life cycle assessment (LCA) technical fundamentals needed to effectively practice This course introduces the life cycle assessment (LCA) technical fundamentals needed to effectively practice of whole-building LCA and use whole-building LCA results and environmental product declarations (EPDs). Learners… Read more