RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.5 Office Administration Gain valuable guidance on organizing and managing an architectural practice to ensure proper service delivery and profitability at this session, featuring chapter 3.5 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada. This…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design Through case studies, test data, and performance comparisons, attendees will gain practical insight into current wildfire-resistance guidance in both the U.S. and Canada, including California’s State Fire Marshal (SFM) Standard Test Method 12-7A-2 and FireSmart Canada recommendations. The session also provides an…  Read more

Scranton Products - Sustainable Partition Systems: Designing Commercial Restrooms for Health Wellness This course examines how High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) restroom partitions balance aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability while contributing to LEED certification. Participants will learn how HDPE partitions support LEED credits, promote healthier indoor environments, and minimize exposure to harmful substances. Additionally, the course covers GreenGuard…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings The Passive House standard is transforming energy-efficient building design, and windows play a key role in meeting its requirements. This session breaks down the principles, metrics, and real-world applications of Passive House windows, highlighting how they enhance performance…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility Discover how high-performance windows and doors can enhance both design and efficiency. This session shows how integrating fenestration early in the process boosts energy performance, occupant comfort, and aesthetic impact while helping teams meet evolving energy codes. Case studies reveal strategies…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.6 Human Resources Explore how to create a positive and productive work environment that values and nurtures its people at this session, featuring chapter 3.6 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada. This session…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - From Restoration to Innovation: Leveraging Rehabilitation Lessons Learned to Drive Adoption of High-Performance Building Envelope Products Building envelope rehabilitation projects reveal how designs and materials perform over time and highlight opportunities to boost future building performance. This session shares four key lessons from case studies, covering common failures, pathways to…  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

Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Architects’ Next Frontier: 10 MUST-HAVE Tools and Secrets for the Future of Construction This 1-hour online course explores ten essential tools and strategies shaping the future of construction, from smart project management and cost control to advanced framing and structural innovation. Participants gain practical insights into energy-efficient building…  Read more

Vancity Institute of Sciences and Arts - Architectural Atlas: Construction Health and Safety This 6-hour comprehensive health-and-safety module equips architects with practical knowledge of essential construction safety principles. The course covers regulatory frameworks, key definitions, and real-world applications of Health and Safety Programs. Emphasis is placed on hazard recognition, workplace inspections, and safe equipment operation.…  Read more