Architectural Institute of British Columbia
ZEBx - Decarb Lunch: Advancing the BC Step Code in the East Kootenays To many, building to BC Energy Step Code 4 and BC Zero Carbon Step Code Emissions Level (EL) 4 for Part 9 homes can seem ambitious — especially in the cold, cost-conscious East Kootenays. Yet real-world experience shows that high-performance, low-carbon homes… Read more
BC Building Envelope Council - 2025 BCBEC Conference & AGM: Adapting Building Enclosure Design for a Resilient Future As climate change, aging infrastructure, and evolving performance standards reshape our built environment, building enclosure design is at the forefront of innovation. This year’s conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners to explore cutting-edge strategies and… Read more
CCDC - CCDC Seminars 2025 With new Construction Management (CM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) construction documents recently published, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is thrilled to be hosting additional in-person seminars in Fall 2025 on CCDC 2, 5A, 5B, 17, 30, and the 30 guide. Date: November 14, 2025 Time: 8 a.m. -… Read more
Toward a Relationship-Based Approach to Design in Indigenous Communities is organized by the Architecture Foundation of BC. It is part of the AIBC’s Fall 2025 PD Series and is eligible for credit towards the AIBC’s Indigenous Peoples Learning requirement. Have you ever wondered how community-led, emergent process happens? In an Indigenous context, how a project… 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
ZEBx - Decarb Lunch: Power Shift: Demand Response for Business Demand response programs are helping businesses to shift some of their electricity use out of peak demand periods, and putting money back into their pockets. Load shifting can result in a more stable and resilient energy system and simple tactics can be employed to help… Read more
Nick Bray Architecture - Working with Indigenous Communities on Architectural Projects Explore Indigenous engagement in architecture with insights on culture, representation, and participation planning. This presentation features Cory Douglas, Coast Salish Cultural Consultant, Artist, Owner, Modern Formline and Erik Hunter, Director, Sioux Projects who will bring unique and valuable perspectives on engaging with Indigenous communities… Read more
Women in Architecture - Career Paths in Architecture There are many directions one can take with one's career following an architectural education. A dynamic group of women working in and around the field of architecture will each do a very brief presentation of the varying paths on which architecture has taken them. Presentations to be… Read more
RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.3 Brand, Public Relations, and Marketing Briefly explore developing a coordinated and integrated strategy to promote and grow a successful architectural practice at this session, featuring chapter 3.3 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in… Read more
RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.3 Brand, Public Relations, and Marketing Briefly explore developing a coordinated and integrated strategy to promote and grow a successful architectural practice at this session, featuring chapter 3.3 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in… Read more