BCIT - XZEB 1001 - Fundamentals of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings This course covers the fundamentals of Net Zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings, with focus on wood-frame construction. Students will develop their knowledge of international, national and provincial zero energy/emissions building codes and standards, net zero energy/emissions buildings principles, science, systems, materials…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1160 – Introduction to Embodied Carbon & Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments This course introduces the life cycle assessment (LCA) technical fundamentals needed to effectively practice of whole-building LCA and use whole-building LCA results and environmental product declarations (EPDs). Learners will develop their understanding of LCA standards, methods, and data in the course.…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1166 – Advanced Topics in Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment This third of four courses for the Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment microcredential covers advanced topics for assessing data sources, interpreting, and reporting results of a whole-building life cycle assessment (wbLCA). The course will prepare students to conduct a whole building life cycle assessment…  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

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapters 1.1, 1.2 The Role of the Architect | The Architect and the Profession Join us for an engaging discussion where we'll delve into chapters 1.1 and 1.2 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada.…  Read more

RAIC - Small Firms Thrive with BIM - Work Smarter, Not Harder This webinar will showcase how small firms are leveraging BIM to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and position themselves as competitive players in the evolving architecture industry. Learn how BIM is empowering smaller teams to achieve big results. Date: September 12, 2025 Time: 11…  Read more

TransCana Construction and Building Materials Society (TCBMS) - The Making of a City: 25 Years in Surrey Centre This lecture explores the transformative development of Surrey City Centre over the past 25 years, tracing its roots to Bing Thom’s seminal vision for Central City. The speakers will present an overarching narrative of urban growth, while…  Read more

Garaventa (Canada) Ltd. - Residential Elevators for an Accessible Home Elevators, once associated mainly with commercial spaces, now enhance residential living by providing lifetime accessibility and convenience. Their affordability and convenience make elevators a valuable addition to homes, expanding the market for home resale. This program focuses on adding elevators to residential applications to help…  Read more

Garaventa (Canada) Ltd. - Elevators & Platform Lifts for Safe Accessibility We recognize the importance of elevators and lifts in today’s design industry. Lifts and elevators can be an extraordinary feature added to a home or building that will enhance the life quality and safety of the end user.  In this program the learner will…  Read more

RAIC - Financial Management for Architects This comprehensive course is designed to offer architects a deep dive into essential financial management skills needed to thrive in the business side of architecture. The curriculum consists of 10 modules and covers a wide range of critical topics, including: Planning and Budgeting Revenue and Expense Management Cash Flow…  Read more