BC Wood Specialties Group - Specifying Engineered Wood Products for Performance: In-person Seminar and Factory Tour Engineered Wood Products (EWP) are commonly used as primary structural members in projects throughout BC. Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL) is a type of engineered wood that was invented and continues to be manufactured in British Columbia. With its efficient…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Tackling Window Pain: Understanding the Benefits of High-Performance Fenestration As jurisdictions across North America introduce more stringent building energy performance standards (BEPS)—such as the BC Step Code and Seattle 2018 update—developers, architects, and contractors are left wondering the best way to meet the new benchmarks while controlling costs. This balance…  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

Passive House Canada - Passive House Pulse Toronto – Passive House and Mechanical Engineering: Best Practices for Cooling, Ventilation & Heating Optimized mechanical systems are a critical component of any successful Passive House project. This is particularly true in challenging climates such as Ontario’s, where buildings experience extreme conditions during both the heating and cooling…  Read more

UBC - Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Workshop - Mass Timber The Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is pleased to announce the Mass Timber - Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) workshop. This 3-day workshop will be led by UBC - School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture…  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

BC Wood - Ventilated Doors - Next Generation: Maximizing Indoor Environmental Quality Between Enclosed Spaces As buildings are increasingly designed for environmental, occupant health, and well-being in mind, there is a growing requirement for ventilation openings between enclosed spaces. Ventilation pathways are notorious for transmitting sound, and there is also the challenge of creating airflow…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction We desperately need better energy efficiency from building enclosures, from both windows and insulated wall assemblies. Today, the best products and components to enable this are generally made from low conductivity materials. Most of these materials also happen to be combustible—at least,…  Read more

Informa Connect - BUILDEX Vancouver 2024 BUILDEX Vancouver is Western Canada’s largest forum connecting the holistic building industry. Join us in person at the Vancouver Convention Centre West to interact, learn and discover the newest innovations from a market in constant transformation. AIBC registrants are eligible to receive a 10% discount on any pass type. To…  Read more

RAIC - Invisible Disabilities in Architecture: Fostering Inclusion in Education and Design By recognizing invisible disabilities in architecture education, we can advocate for and take a fundamental step toward an inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking culture of architecture. This webinar aims to reframe disability not as a limitation but as a culture and collection of unique…  Read more

Vectorworks - Enhancing Sustainability Through Materials & BIM In this course, we will discuss how to better identify and reduce a design’s carbon footprint using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Specifying high-quality, sustainable materials for interiors can not only lead to longer product life cycles and better energy management, but also benefit the overall health of…  Read more

Township of Langley - High Performance Building Envelopes and Step Code for Part 9 Homes - Workshop 1 Workshop 1: on Thursday, February 22nd, the Township of Langley will be hosting an in-person builder forum to share information related to upcoming Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code requirements. The Township will also summarize…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) More and more jurisdictions are implementing Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) to help address the poor energy efficiency of buildings—a key contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy consumption. While some of these new standards may seem restrictive or simply adding costs,…  Read more

BC Building Envelope Council - PMMA Technology The presentation includes the science of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) used in liquid-applied roofing and waterproofing systems. The discussion includes development history, system design, the role of the liquid-applied system in a successful roof assembly and parking deck application. Date: February 22, 2024 Time: 12 - 2 p.m. Location:…  Read more

Township of Langley - High Performance Building Envelopes and Step Code for Part 9 Homes - Workshop 2 Workshop 2: on Friday, February 23rd, the Township of Langley will be hosting an in-person builder forum to share information related to upcoming Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code requirements. Hamid Heidarali of Hamid Design…  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

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

Next Level Stormwater Management - Engineering Green Roofs for Rainwater Management in Vancouver, BC Cities across Canada are moving from grey to green infrastructure in managing rainwater. Green roof is an effective source control tool with multiple co-benefits. It offers a practical solution in tight urban spaces where other rainwater management tools are not feasible.…  Read more

RAIC - Future-Proofed Interiors: Design, Assembly and Zero Waste Strategies in Today's Marketplace Join this educational webinar on the use of future-proofed interior material and designs. Learn how technology can aid in creating materials for use in both commercial and residential interior environments. View a virtual tour of the Falkbuilt factory in Calgary to learn…  Read more