The 2020 Codes are available through the National Research Council of Canada’s Publications Archive in a free electronic format for download. Read more
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BC Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Windows
The BC Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Windows bulletin is now available. Read more
Call for Participation: CACB Conference
The Canadian Architectural Certification Board Conference Committee is re-issuing an open call for ‘issue papers’ on topics that examine the current and future state of architectural education. The deadline is May 31, 2022. Read more
City of Vancouver’s Electronic Permits: Professional Seals and Digital Signatures
As part of the City of Vancouver’s efforts to improve customer service and reduce building and development permit wait times, the City is transitioning to electronic permit applications. Read more
ZEBx Decarb Lunch – SFU Parcel 21: Achieving Step 4 at Conventional Construction Budgets
The next ZEBx Decarb Lunch is taking place on March 31 from 12 to 1 p.m. This month, the topic is SFU Parcel 21: Achieving Step 4 at Conventional Construction Budgets. Read more
Continuing Education Webinar Series on Deep Energy and Emissions Retrofit of Existing Buildings
The webinar is taking place on April 12 and deals with providing an overview of the tools, strategies, and skills to develop strong business cases to deliver energy and emissions reductions in existing Part 3 buildings. Read more
City of Vancouver Building Height Technical Design Supplement Bulletin Now Available
The City of Vancouver’s new bulletin on Building Height is now available. Read more
Canada’s Architecture Regulators Incorporate to Better Serve the Public and the Profession
The members of the former Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA) have incorporated as a new not-for-profit group, the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada (ROAC). Read more
Canadian Code Compliance Advisory for Imported Windows, Doors and Skylights | Fenestration Canada
The Canadian Code Compliance Advisory for Imported Windows, Doors and Skylights is now available, and provides and overview and clarifies the expectation for these products. Read more
City of Langley Seeking Architect for Economic Development Task Group (EDTG)
With the arrival of SkyTrain to Downtown Langley in 2028, Langley has updated the City’s Official Community Plan and is currently working on updating the Zoning Bylaw to create a Transit Oriented Development community. Read more