Cascadia Windows & Doors - Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies As North American jurisdictions move toward comprehensive building energy performance standards, exterior wall design is evolving beyond traditional methods. This webinar examines how thermal bridging, insulation strategies, and component integration impact high-performance wall assemblies. Case studies illustrate practical…  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

ZEBx - Building Tour Series: High Performance Embraces Circularity Our next tour brings together the two sides of the “gold standard” for new buildings—operational and embodied carbon reductions. This all-electric Burnaby home targets the top tiers of the Energy Step Code (Step 5) and Zero Carbon Step Code (EL4) while dramatically reducing embodied carbon through…  Read more

AcoustiTECH - Acoustics 101 & Sound Insulation in Multi Story Buildings Join us for a webinar focused on innovative sound insulation solutions for multi-story buildings. Through real-world case studies, you'll learn strategies to minimize noise transfer in floor-ceiling assemblies, understand how noise travels through structures, and explore the advantages of wet vs. dry topping solutions.…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 3.4 Financial Management Uncover financial management as an essential activity and its importance in achieving strategic and financial goals at this session, featuring chapter 3.4 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

BC Wood Specialties Group - WoodTALKS Architect-Manufacturer Lunch & Learn Workshop: Architectural Integration with BC Value-Added Wood Products Now more than ever, architects and BC’s value-added wood product manufacturers are collaborating with local architectural firms to find synergies and efficiencies integrating their products into new projects. BC manufacturers can work with architects and designers to…  Read more

RAIC - Victoria's Morgan Block; A Heritage Conservation Case Study Victoria's Old Town is a cherished historic district with preserved architecture. Development guidelines protect its character while accommodating growth. This panel discussion involving some of Victoria's most respected architects and Heritage professionals will examine one proposal's journey through the approval process, exploring context, regulations, and…  Read more

RAIC - The Role of Insulation in Sustainable Architecture: Balancing Carbon, Comfort, and Performance Across Interior and Exterior Applications This webinar will provide information on operational and embodied carbon in building construction. We will review cladding attachment strategies and there impact on operation carbon. We will examine how material selection can impact the embodied carbon…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1120 - Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings This course covers airtightness and low-TEDI enclosure construction for zero energy/emissions or Passive House buildings. Students will develop a firm understanding of airtightness and low thermal demand (low-TEDI) enclosures focusing on wood-frame construction, assembly details, material selection and compatibility,…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1140 - Introduction to Residential Mechanical Systems for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings This course focuses on an integrated approach to residential HVAC mechanical equipment to meet national and provincial zero energy (BC Energy Step Code) requirements and Passive House standards. Through case studies and industry experts, learners will recognize the…  Read more