RAIC - Vancouver Island South Network Presents: Impactful Change: An Overview of BCBC Updates for Accessibility and Exits The first half of the presentation will focus on BCBC 2024 Revision 3 - Single Exit Stair Buildings. The second half of the presentation will focus on revisions to Adaptable Dwelling Unit requirements. Date: October 24, 2024…  Read more

BCIT - Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures Lab for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings (XZEB 1130) This lab course allows for hands-on practice constructing various air barrier systems and assembly details for zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings to meet the requirements of the national and provincial zero energy (BC Energy Step Code) and Passive…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments Today, new buildings must meet the BC Step Code, ASHRAE 90.1 or National Energy Code for Buildings' requirements for thermal performance. This is a tough objective, since documented proof is required. Effective R-values must be met, not just nominal values,…  Read more

Aeroframe - Design to Completion "Materials make the Difference" Learning Objectives: Exploring the material options for window and door frames Understanding the options for glass make up and its affect on u values and energy consumption Working through options on fenestration supply to meet client’s budget objectives Date: October 29, 2024 Time: 12 - 12:30…  Read more

BCIT - Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings (XZEB 1120) This course covers airtightness and low-TEDI enclosure construction for zero energy/emissions or Passive House buildings. The course will help learners develop their knowledge of airtightness and low thermal demand (low-TEDI) building enclosures with study of wood-frame construction. Students will develop…  Read more

RAIC - Social Media for Architects: Unlocking Possibilities and Benefits Join speaker Dory Azar to discover how sharing the intricacies of your process and infusing your personality into your content can not only resonate with audiences but can also attract new clients and talent and unveil revenue-generating opportunities you might not have considered before. Get…  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

Women in Architecture - Career Paths in Architecture There are many directions one can take with one's career following an architecture education. A dynamic group of women working in and around the field of architecture will each do a very brief presentation of the varying paths on which architecture has taken them. Presentations to be…  Read more

FGIA - FENBC Region Technical Summit Register for the FGIA FENBC Regional Summit in Surrey, BC, this November 5 and 6! This exclusive in-person event is dedicated to exploring the latest trends in the fenestration industry utilizing a new, revamped format! Date: November 6, 2024 Time: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Northview Gold &…  Read more