Riverside Energy Systems - Architectural Design Considerations for Solar PV and Storage Solar PV and storage are cross-disciplinary building elements whose fundamental impacts to multiple building systems (structural, electrical, mechanicals, roofing, and envelope) merit careful design stage review. This 1-hour workshop will support architectural design teams in navigating the cascading impacts of PV integration, solar…  Read more

RAIC - Designing Better Together: Early Decisions for Lower-Cost, Lower-Carbon Buildings Presented by a team of structural engineering and building performance specialists, this session will explore how early-stage, data-driven collaboration can unlock better project outcomes. Participants will be shown practical examples of key design levers architects can use to enable consultants in designing lower capital…  Read more

RAIC - AI and Standard of Care: Legal Implications for Design and Construction Professionals Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how design and construction professionals deliver their services. But as AI tools become embedded in everyday practice, critical questions arise about the professional standard of care. Could it become a breach of the standard of care…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1146 – Mechanical and Electrical Essentials for Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings The course covers the essentials related to mechanical and electrical design and construction in zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings. The course will help learners understand unique mechanical and electrical considerations for Net-Zero, Net-Zero-Ready, and Passive House buildings. Date:…  Read more

RAIC - AI and Optimizing the Design Phase: Superhuman From human-scale environments to hospitals, and megastructures, Generative AI is expanding how architects explore, test, and communicate design possibilities. This webinar introduces AI as a Creative Exploration Engine and examines how it can support architectural design without replacing professional judgment or creativity. Through a curated series…  Read more

RAIC - The Context Advantage: Setting Up AI for Better, More Human Proposals This educational session shows architecture and engineering firms how to give AI three distinct forms of context: verified firm knowledge, pursuit-specific judgment, and clear output guidance. Participants will see what a reliable knowledge foundation looks like, including approved firm positioning, project experience,…  Read more

Riverside Energy Systems - Architectural Design Considerations for Solar PV and Storage Solar PV and storage are cross-disciplinary building elements whose fundamental impacts to multiple building systems (structural, electrical, mechanicals, roofing, and envelope) merit careful design stage review. This 1-hour workshop will support architectural design teams in navigating the cascading impacts of PV integration, solar…  Read more

RAIC - AI and Optimizing Envelope Retrofits High-performing building envelopes are the most effective way to reduce the thermal needs of buildings. Despite the substantial energy savings available, building envelope retrofits are often delayed due to high perceived costs and limited actionable data. Traditional methods of assessing the building envelope tend to be intrusive, provide…  Read more