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

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