Architectural Institute of British Columbia
AcoustiTECH - Acoustics 101 and Sound Insulation in Multi Story Buildings Join us for our upcoming webinar where you’ll discover innovative solutions for optimal sound isolation. Through real-world case studies, learn how to effectively mitigate noise transfer in floor-ceiling assemblies. Understand the critical factors such as noise travel through various structures, the benefits of wet… 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
K2 Stone - Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America Building with natural stone materials - What are they? Where do they come from? How are they produced and where can they be incorporated onto the building envelope? The outcome of this course it to identify common stone masonry… Read more
Camino Systems - Cork Finishes: From the Forests to the Buildings Cork is where best-in-class design flexibility, comfort, environmental consciousness, and performance meet. Learn about sustainable cork forest practices, cork harvest and cork flooring and finishes manufacturing process. With new digital printing technology cork offers a wide range of natural products, with an exceptional level… Read more
BC Wood - WoodTALKS at the Global Buyers Mission 2024 BC Wood will be hosting the 21st Annual Global Buyer's Mission (GBM) September 5-7, 2024 in Whistler, featuring WoodTALKS and the Resort and High-end Residential Symposium. The event is designed to inform and inspire on the use of wood in design and construction, and to… Read more
BCIT - Construction Material Flows (XCIR7530) The production, consumption and end-of-life of building materials will be reviewed using various tools, including Material Flow Analysis (MFA). Key points of intervention will be identified where changes to policy and regulation, design, typical construction processes and waste management can shift the industry into the circular economy. Understanding where… Read more
Gaia College - Rainwater Harvesting and Management In this course, students learn the theory and practice of how to design, build and manage rainwater harvesting systems. Suitable for professionals and trades practitioners, or for those seeking to enhance their own buildings to capture quality garden-use water in a time of increasing droughts. Dates: September 9… Read more
Gaia College - Business Skills for Land Care Professionals While aimed at small business owners in the land care and farming sectors, this course is equally applicable to all other types of small business. Innovative and practical solutions are presented to meet challenges as students develop their own marketing and business plans. Dates: September 9… Read more
Gaia College - Living Green Infrastructure This course provides professionals, practitioners and anyone interested in urban design with the knowledge to create greener and more livable cities. Unlike grey infrastructure strategies such as concrete sewer systems and wastewater treatment plants, Living Green Infrastructure works with nature to promote healthy urban forests and waterways. Dates: September… Read more
Gaia College - Ecological Landscape Design Introducing the principles of landscape design with the Earth in mind, this course explores the elements involved in softscaping and hardscaping green spaces. Includes an overview of organic horticulture principles and practices, as well as historical garden design perspectives. Prerequisite (or co-requisite): Landscape Design Basics. Dates: September 9 -… Read more