Architectural Institute of British Columbia
RAIC - Removing Barriers: The Cost to Retrofit Existing Buildings to Ensure Meaningful Access Nearly half of Canadian adults have a permanent or temporary physical disability or live with someone who does – a trend that’s only expected to grow as the population ages. Despite an increasing awareness of these issues and efforts to remove… Read more
One of the primary sources of practice inquiries and complaints from Architects and Clients are the Professional Standards related to ‘project takeover’. This suite of Professional Standards specifies the requirements a Registrant must follow when taking over a Project for which another Registrant is or has been retained. The Professional Standards Advisory Group (PSAG), supported… Read more
RDH Building Science - Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 5: The Last Line of Defense Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 5 explores the last line of defense for water intrusion: the water-resistive barrier (WRB) membrane. In this session, you will discover how WRB membrane selection and placement within the rainscreen wall design can either enhance… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction – Testing, Research, and Expanding Methods We desperately need better energy efficiency from building enclosures, from both windows and insulated wall assemblies. Today, the best products and components to enable this are generally made from low conductivity materials. Most of these materials… Read more
The Fall 2023 Certified Professional (CP) Update Seminar is taking place on December 7, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will focus on the City of Vancouver’s CP Program – anticipated topics include updates on the City’s rainwater management process that takes effect January 1, 2024; the end of the CP refund program… Read more
BC Wood - Lodges, Cabins and Off-Grid Retreats: Designing & Building with Pre-fabricated Western Red Cedar Interlocking Systems With the global imperative to move to a low carbon economy, the way buildings are designed, manufactured, and built is a key component. In this session, we will look at the considerations for low embodied carbon and… 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 in the Passive House standard is growing as well. For the uninitiated, this standard can seem daunting, especially when it comes to incorporating manufactured components,… Read more
RAIC - Vancouver Island South Network Presents: Public Art in Public Places - A Victoria Discussion of Public Art Opportunities and Issues This event will feature an in-person panel discussion on how is public art to be regarded in a time where our cities are in constant flux and change? Should it have an enduring… Read more
Gaia College - Organic Master Gardener This is a foundational course for organic horticulture. Students will see the world in a new way, learning the connections between soil, plant, environmental and human health. This course is intended for the amateur gardener. Dates: January 9 - April 12 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost: $795 +… Read more
Gaia College - Organic Horticulture Specialist This is a foundational course for organic horticulture. Students will see the world in a new way, learning the connections between soil, plant, environmental and human health. This course is intended for the professional gardener. Dates: January 8 - April 12 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost: $795 +… Read more