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

Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) - CCDC Seminar 2024 With so many new construction documents soon-to-be or already released, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is thrilled to be hosting their first in-person seminars since the pandemic. 27 seminars will be delivered across Canada between April 29 and May 17 by the authors themselves. Attendees…  Read more

Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) - CCDC Seminar 2024 With so many new construction documents soon-to-be or already released, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is thrilled to be hosting their first in-person seminars since the pandemic. 27 seminars will be delivered across Canada between April 29 and May 17 by the authors themselves. Attendees…  Read more

Garibaldi Glass - GlassDay ack and better than ever, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest trends, innovations, and insights shaping the future of glass. Whether you're an architect, engineer, contractor, designer, or industry professional, GlassDay® promises a day of invaluable learning, networking, and insight. Date: May 10, 2023 Time: 9:30 a.m.…  Read more

RAIC - 2024 Conference on Architecture Meet us in Vancouver May 14-18th! Conference 2023 is a fantastic opportunity for learning, making new connections, and sparking ideas. We’ve planned a full schedule of learning, special events and tours that showcase Vancouver's architectural scene, including a line-up of over 50 continuing education sessions. Register before March 14th…  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

Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) - CCDC Seminar 2024 With so many new construction documents soon-to-be or already released, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is thrilled to be hosting their first in-person seminars since the pandemic. 27 seminars will be delivered across Canada between April 29 and May 17 by the authors themselves. Attendees…  Read more

Next Level Stormwater Management - Green Roof NutsN’Bolts: A-Z of Essential and Practical Tips to Achieve Success In this journey, the series navigates through the complete green roof process; from recognizing opportunities, to planning, material selection, system design, specifications and drawings, construction and maintenance. This is a 3-part series over three weeks in May 2024:…  Read more

Engineered Architecturals - Metal Roofing Systems Metal Roof Expert Rob Haddock is president of the Metal Roof Advisory Group as well as CEO and Founder of S-5! . He is teaching his A-Z Metal Roofing Part 1 & 2, Science and Science Fiction of Snow Retention & Rob's Rules of Metal Roofing in a one…  Read more

The Architect's Newspaper - Facades+ Vancouver - The Premier Conference on Sustainable & High-Performance Building Enclosures This full-day forum will focus on the design and performance on the next generation of facades. The conference brings together some of the world’s most productive building professionals and leading researchers to share insights on how facades ideas are…  Read more

Vectorworks - Elevated BIM Workflows with Real-Time Rendering Turn your 3D models into immersive experiences. Explore how BIM workflows and real-time visualizations can help you design faster, reduce errors, and better communicate your design intent to help you win more work. Date: May 21, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Online Cost: Free…  Read more

RDH Building Science - Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 8: Pressure Equalization and Compartmentalization Deep Dive into Rainscreens Session 8 delves into two intriguing but often misunderstood design considerations: pressure equalization and compartmentalization of the air cavity. In this session, you will explore why pressure equalization is a complementary addition to drained rain control strategies.…  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

Women in Architecture - Lean In, Speak Up! Navigating Tricky Conversations Presenter Sarah Crawford-Bohl, an accomplished healthcare leader, delves into the critical importance of facing difficult conversations. Sarah introduces ‘The Moral Compass’, a framework guiding us past any hesitation, helping us make the courageous step of initiating these dialogues. This workshop will introduce the skills…  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

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

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

A4LE BC Chapter - 2024 Spring Conference School Tours: Lessons learned through the 20-year planning process that SD34 Abbotsford undertook to develop a new elementary school on Eagle Mountain and the creativity of SOA Architects to realize the District’s vision for the school on a steep and challenging site. Experience the results of SD33 Chilliwack…  Read more