Women in Architecture - Career Paths in Architecture Join WIA Vancouver's annual Career Paths event to explore the many directions an architectural education can lead. Sandra Rohler, Grace Aaraj, Giulietta Roz, and Alana Green will share their career journeys through brief presentations, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. All are welcome; contact wia.vancouver@gmail.com for…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies Jurisdictions across North American continue to transition beyond ASHRAE standards for exterior wall assemblies, instead adopting a more comprehensive building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach to envelope design. This shift brings advantages like increased design flexibility and reduced…  Read more

RAIC - AI and Architecture: A Practical Guide to Quality Assurance/Quality Control Quality control is one of the most promising and least understood applications of AI in architecture. Review cycles are compressed, experienced reviewers are stretched thin, and the errors that slip through resurface later as RFIs, change orders, and field conflicts. This session offers…  Read more

Construction Specifications Canada Vancouver Chapter - CLF BC's Embodied Carbon Specification Guidelines This session will explore an initiative by Carbon Leadership Forum, British Columbia (CLF BC) that establishes a cross-disciplinary Embodied Carbon Specifications Working Group, led by Ryder Architecture, to develop embodied carbon specification guidance and template language. Participants will gain an overview of embodied…  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 offer valuable insights into the real-world performance of building designs and products over time and highlight key opportunities to increase the overall performance of buildings in the future—both rehabs and…  Read more

Nick Bray Architecture - Rethinking Residential Design to Reduce Wildfire Risk As wildfires increasingly threaten communities across Canada, there is a growing need to reconsider how homes are designed, constructed, and retrofitted to reduce wildfire risk. This seminar will explore the science behind structural ignition, common vulnerabilities in residential construction, and emerging research informing wildfire-resilient…  Read more

RAIC - AI and Your Practice: The Present-Day Reality Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept on the horizon of architectural practice. It is here, knowingly or unknowingly embedded in the tools we use, and impacting the workflows we manage. But what does this mean for architects navigating the pressures of delivery, quality, and…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design As wildfires increase in frequency and intensity across North America, architects, engineers, and builders face growing responsibility to design buildings that can better withstand these extreme events—especially in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones. Windows are among the most vulnerable points in the…  Read more