Gaia College - Living Green Infrastructure This course provides professionals, practitioners and anyone interested in urban design with the knowledge to create greener and more livable cities. Unlike grey infrastructure strategies such as concrete sewer systems and wastewater treatment plants, Living Green Infrastructure works with nature to promote healthy urban forests and waterways. Date: September…  Read more

Gaia College - Ecological Plant Knowledge 2: Ornamentals Students will explore how plants grow within an ecosystem with an emphasis on the proper selection and care of ornamentals. Topics include plant nomenclature, factors in successful plant groupings, weed identification and plant maintenance including specialty pruning. Date: September 8 - December 12, 2025 Time: Asynchronous Location: Online…  Read more

Gaia College - Organic Horticulture Specialist Course Our foundational course provides the knowledge needed to see the living world in a new and holistic way. It details the connections between soil health, plant health, human health and the health of our planet. Date: September 8 - December 12, 2025 Time: Asynchronous Location: Online Cost: $895 (+tax)…  Read more

Gaia College - Ecological Plant Knowledge 1: Natives  This course provides an overview of plant and ecosystem relationships with an emphasis on choosing and caring for native plants found in the student's unique bioregion. Subjects include plant identification, creating native ecosystems and supporting wildlife habitat. Date: September 8 - December 12, 2025 Time: Asynchronous Location: Online…  Read more

RAIC - Architecture, Music, Acoustics and Composers Architect Terence Williams, designer of the wonderful Farquhar Auditorium at UVic, will be speaking about one of his particular areas of expertise: architectural acoustics. This promises to be an enlightening evening with Terry sharing some of his first hand accounts and reflections on the subject through his presentation…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility Discover how high-performance windows and doors can enhance both design and efficiency. This session shows how integrating fenestration early in the process boosts energy performance, occupant comfort, and aesthetic impact while helping teams meet evolving energy codes. Case studies reveal strategies…  Read more

Canadian General Tower - Waterproofing Commercial Aquatic Facilities with PVC Membrane Systems Canadian aquatic facilities are dealing with excessive operating costs and rapidly deteriorating commercial swimming pools. Specifiers and designers should be factoring in operation and maintenance requirements when creating initial designs for aquatic facilities. Concrete swimming pool finishes require constant upkeep from their porous…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapters 2.1, 2.3 The Construction Industry and Consultants Dive deeper into the organization of the construction industry and the importance of consultants in achieving successful building projects at this session, featuring chapters 2.1 and 2.3 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 2.4 Building Regulations and Authorities Having Jurisdiction Examine the architect's duty to the public through the interpretation and adherence to various statutes, codes, standards, and by-laws at this session, featuring the chapter 2.4 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility Discover how high-performance windows and doors can enhance both design and efficiency. This session shows how integrating fenestration early in the process boosts energy performance, occupant comfort, and aesthetic impact while helping teams meet evolving energy codes. Case studies reveal strategies…  Read more