Architecture Foundation of BC - Power of Hand-Sketching 2.0: Facade Detailing for Architects This is a two-part workshop designed to strengthen architects' ability to communicate and develop building details through free-hand drawing and model making. Led by Shinobu Homma former technical principal of Revery Architecture, participants will study and sketch façade details on-site at Surrey…  Read more

Vancouver Urbanarium Society - City Debate #21: Share the Load or Cut the Bloat? Experts dispute the future of our region. You Decide. Should new sources of funding be identified to pay for infrastructure and amenities? Or should we reduce our expectations for what services we expect in our cities? Date: October 6, 2026 Time:…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings As the demand for enhanced building energy performance continues to rise across North America, the Passive House standard is gaining significant traction. For those new to this rigorous standard, it can appear complex—especially when it comes to integrating…  Read more

ZEIC - Decarb Lunch: The Business Case for Commercial Building Optimization This session will explore how optimizing existing commercial building systems can reduce energy use, operating costs, and emissions while helping owners make smarter capital investment decisions. Through real-world case studies and insights from the Decarb Accelerator, speakers Chris Kasianchuk of Warrington PCI and Ehsan…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1165 – Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments Using Impact Estimator for Buildings 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. Date: October 14 - December 2,…  Read more

RAIC - Masonry, Embodied Carbon, and Building for the Long Term: Simple Decisions Today for Lower-Carbon, Longer-Lasting Buildings This session explores how architects and engineers can use carbon information more thoughtfully, looking at what environmental product declarations and life-cycle assessments can tell us, where their limitations lie, and why service life, durability, replacement cycles, and…  Read more

RAIC - Financial Dashboards as Leadership Tools: Driving Firm Value and Succession Planning This session positions financial dashboards as leadership tools — enabling firm leaders to translate data into insight, align decisions with strategy, and build the financial capacity required for sustainable growth and succession planning. Date: October 21, 2026 Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.…  Read more