Architectural Institute of British Columbia
A4LE BC Chapter - 2024 Spring Conference School Tours: Lessons learned through the 20-year planning process that SD34 Abbotsford undertook to develop a new elementary school on Eagle Mountain and the creativity of SOA Architects to realize the District’s vision for the school on a steep and challenging site. Experience the results of SD33 Chilliwack… Read more
RAIC - Modern Practice: Standard of Care Considerations The first webinar of the Series "Resilient Architect: Law and Practice" is titled "Modern Practice: Standard of Care Considerations". The standard of care is a legal term used to describe the duties owed by professionals, such as architects, in performance of their professional obligations. A person or… Read more
Next Level Stormwater Management - Engineering Green Roofs for Rainwater Management in Vancouver, BC Green roofs play a key role in the City of Vancouver's (CoV) new simplified rainwater management (RWM) requirements for new Part 3 buildings that took effect on January 1, 2024. In this webinar, we will learn how to design green roofs… Read more
Next Level Stormwater Management - Green Roof NutsN’Bolts: A-Z of Essential and Practical Tips to Achieve Success In this journey, the series navigates through the complete green roof process; from recognizing opportunities, to planning, material selection, system design, specifications and drawings, construction and maintenance. This is a 3-part series over three weeks in June 2024:… Read more
This session provides an introduction to radon, associated hazards and design considerations. The focus will be on the roles and responsibilities of the various members of multidisciplinary design teams and considerations for radon control in enclosure design. The requirements in the British Columbia Building Code, including the recent code update, will be discussed including relevant reference standards.… Read more
Vitrum Glass Group - Glass Talks 2024 VITRUM™ Glass Group is pleased to announce Glass Talks 2024 will be held on Thursday, June 6th, 2024, a half-day architectural event. This year’s event will consist of four educational presentations, including a glass fabrication plant tour, as well as the opportunity to interact with primary glass suppliers… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Tackling Window Pain: Understanding the Benefits of High-Performance Fenestration As jurisdictions across North America introduce more stringent building energy performance standards (BEPS)—such as the BC Step Code and Seattle 2018 update—developers, architects, and contractors are left wondering the best way to meet the new benchmarks while controlling costs. This balance… Read more
Next Level Stormwater Management - Green Roof NutsN’Bolts: A-Z of Essential and Practical Tips to Achieve Success In this journey, the series navigates through the complete green roof process; from recognizing opportunities, to planning, material selection, system design, specifications and drawings, construction and maintenance. This is a 3-part series over three weeks in June 2024:… Read more
This session is eligible for credit towards the AIBC’s Indigenous Peoples Learning requirement. This session will start with the history of Canada and its treatment of Indigenous communities. It will introduce the following key documents and explore the important role and guidance each can offer in the practice of architecture: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission… Read more
Passive House Canada - Passive House Canada Conference 2024 Join us in-person or online on June 17 – 19th, 2024 for over 20 hours of Passive House content! Passive House is rapidly transforming the building sector. From techniques and materials to federal green building policies and municipal standards, Passive House has evolved beyond its own… Read more