RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 2.4 Building Regulations and Authorities Having Jurisdiction Examine the architect's duty to the public through the interpretation and adherence to various statutes, codes, standards, and by-laws at this session, featuring the chapter 2.4 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the…  Read more

RAIC - Vancouver Island South presents an In-Person Luncheon hosted by the BC Wood Specialties Group Part of the WoodTALKS seminar series Join your architect colleagues in Victoria for a networking luncheon and accredited educational session presented by the BC Wood Specialties Group. The WoodTALKS program supports the architectural and development community in exploring innovative…  Read more

UBC SALA - Mini Symposium on Digital Wood A mini symposium discussing the state of the art in digital design, engineering and fabrication of timber systems and innovative prefabricated building approaches. This half day event will have presenters discussing the innovation happening in the building industry with regard to timber design, engineering and fabrication and…  Read more

Sawchuk Accessible Solutions - Accessible Washrooms — Multi-stall washrooms: Stalls, fixtures, features, placement and all-gender setups Toilet Tuesday is a six session webinar LIVE with accessible washroom expert Julie Sawchuk. During Week 3, Multi-stall washrooms: Stalls, fixtures, features, placement and all-gender setups we’ll be looking at how to maximize access in multi-stall design (including all…  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

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

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.1 Starting and Organizing an Architectural Practice Find out what goes into establishing your own architectural practice at this session, featuring the chapter 3.1 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 is…  Read more

RAIC - AI That Wins Proposals In today's dynamic landscape for architects, developing high-quality proposals is critical to securing new projects yet increasingly challenging. This session explores how AI can support professionals in analyzing complex RFPs and generating well-crafted proposal content without compromising quality, accuracy, or consistency. Rather than a one-size-fits-all solution, our discussion focuses…  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