TransCana Construction and Building Materials Society - Case Study: Development Milestones & Risks Control TCBMS is non-profit organization, established by professors from UBC and industrial leaders with a mission to…  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 pathways…  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…  Read more

Next Level Stormwater Management - Engineering Green Roofs for Rainwater Management in Vancouver, BC Cities across Canada are moving from grey to green infrastructure in managing rainwater. Green roof is…  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…  Read more

Women in Architecture - Adaptive Reuse in Architecture: Panel Discussion  Insightful panel discussions with three local architectural experts, exploring the world of adaptive reuse on the West Coast of Canada.…  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,…  Read more

Vancouver Urbanarium Society - City Debate #16: Reduce Building Code Regulations In this Oxford-style debate, experts will argue whether we have gone too far with building codes. With ambitious housing…  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?…  Read more