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

Cascadia Windows & Doors - An Active Approach to Passive House Windows As the focus on building energy performance continues to grow in many jurisdictions across North America, the interest in the Passive House standard is growing as well. For the uninitiated, this standard can seem daunting, especially when it comes to incorporating manufactured components,…  Read more

Changes during a project are common due to the dynamic nature of construction. Changes can arise from adjustments to the owner’s requirements, differences in site conditions, supplementary design details, proposals from the contractor, and other unexpected circumstances. Date: October 19, 2023 Time: 1 – 2 p.m. Location: Online Cost: $65 + tax Learning Units (LUs): 1…  Read more

BC Building Envelope Council - BCBEC Back to Basics and Beyond (2023 Conference and AGM) With ever-increasing demands to design and construct higher performing buildings, and with so many people joining the building enclosure industry, this year’s conference will focus on the fundamentals. Join us as we examine the past and look beyond where we…  Read more

NAFS and the Canadian Supplement This presentation will cover how to correctly specify NAFS rated products for Part 9 buildings using the Canadian Supplement to NAFS, and the potential limitations of the Canadian Supplement when special conditions exist such as buildings located on hills and escarpments that may be subject to wind-speed-up. Dates: October 25…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments Many North American jurisdictions are moving beyond ASHRAE performance requirements for exterior wall assemblies, shifting instead to a holistic, building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach. While this evolution offers benefits—such as design flexibility and lower operating costs—it also requires a…  Read more

RDH Building Science - High-Performance Enclosures: Exterior Shade Design Exterior shading is essential for reducing solar heat gain and glare in buildings, especially as energy codes demand better performance and temperatures rise. Effective shading ensures energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and safety. In this session, Felix Weber, Principal and Façade Specialist, and Daniel Haaland, Associate and…  Read more

RAIC - Project Management for Architects The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada is relaunching its popular project management courses for architects and interns in cities across Canada. These courses will provide both project management knowledge in the context of architectural practice as well as prepare participants for the Project Management Institute’s PMP® certification exam. Dates…  Read more

RDH Building Science - Net-Zero Ready Deep Energy Retrofits: Kestrel Court Case Study Exterior shading is essential for reducing solar heat gain and glare in buildings, especially as energy codes demand better performance and temperatures rise. Effective shading ensures energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and safety. In this session, Felix Weber, Principal and Façade Specialist, and…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Control of Air-Air Barrier Systems and Material Selection The design, selection, and placement of control layers can be challenging. Given the highly insulated nature of passive house buildings, even small mistakes in water and air control can create problems. Simply adding insulation to traditional wall and roof assemblies is risky, so…  Read more