Architectural Institute of British Columbia
When tempered glass is required to meet guard loads in Part 9 and non-Part 9 buildings, and the origins and status of a code interpretation regarding glazing below guard height needing to meet guard loads in areas not specifically required by code language. Dates: September 27 Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Online Cost: free… Read more
This mini-conference and dialogue will explore how architecture, engineering, construction, and related industries can honour the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action 92 through better understanding of Indigenous history, culture, and empathetic design. This foundational session will help industry professionals gain a deeper understanding of how to braid meaningful actions of reconciliation… Read more
University of British Columbia - Faculty of Forestry - Fire Safety for Timber Buildings Online Micro-Certificate The UBC Faculty of Forestry’s Fire Safety for Timber Buildings Micro-Certificate is a flexible 8-week online program that provides forest product professionals, architects, engineers, fire services personnel, authorities having jurisdiction, and insurance companies opportunities to further their professional credentials… Read more
University of British Columbia - Faculty of Forestry - Tall Wood Structures Online Micro-Certificate The UBC Faculty of Forestry’s Tall Wood Structures Micro-Certificate covers specialized technical topics on mass timber products and building systems with a focus on the practical design of tall wood structures, utilizing current building standards and innovative design methods. It emphasizes… Read more
RAIC - RAIC 2023 Congress on Architecture - Climate Action and Architecture The RAIC 2023 Congress on Architecture is a day-long summit focused on IGNITING action learning to improve architecture, CREATING and strengthening connections and collaborations and SHARING ideas, strategies and leading practices. Held on World Architecture Day (October 2, 2023) the theme is Climate… Read more
RAIC - RAIC 2023 Congress on Architecture - Low Carbon Education Workshop This architect-specific workshop consists of modules that will provide knowledge of low-carbon principles in the following areas: 1. Climate Change Literacy Foundations 2. Climate-Responsive Design Foundations 3. Making the Case for Change 4. Integrative Design Thinking and Regenerative Design The time to accelerate… Read more
RDH Building Science - Façade Movement from Building Seismic Drift In this session, Sasha Itsekson, RDH Senior Structural Specialist, will dissect five crucial structural design parameters that profoundly impact building movement dynamics. James Higgins, RDH Building Science Technologist, will demonstrate how building movement impacts façade design and share effective strategies. Case studies and visuals will… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) More and more jurisdictions are implementing Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) to help address the poor energy efficiency of buildings—a key contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy consumption. While some of these new standards may seem restrictive or simply adding costs,… Read more
RDH Building Science - Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 3: Defining Drainage Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 3 delves into one of the two most important performance aspects that distinguish rainscreen wall systems from other rainwater management approaches: water drainage. This session will present common methods for achieving effective water drainage in rainscreen wall assemblies.… Read more
Revisions to the Energy Efficiency Requirements for Buildings will become effective in January of 2023 (date of permit application). This presentation covers these code changes and their likely effect on the market for high performance Triple Glazed Fenestration and Doors complying under the Part 9 Prescriptive and Performance paths, and Energy Step Codes. Dates: October… Read more