RAIC - Designing Without Limits: Unlocking Complete Design Freedom in the Kitchen with Mass Customization Mass customization is a manufacturing strategy that delivers personalized or tailored goods to individual customers. It combines the unique, custom-fit benefits of bespoke manufacturing with the value proposition of low unit costs and high efficiency of traditional mass production. Simply…  Read more

BCIT - TMBR 3015 – Principles of Mass Timber Design, Fabrication, and Construction This industry-aligned course provides an overview of mass timber design, fabrication, and construction, covering the project lifecycle from early concept development to installation. Participants will explore sustainability principles, engineered wood and mass timber products, structural systems, fabrication aspects, construction practices, and the…  Read more

Passive House Canada - Higher Tiers of NECB and High-Performance Standards for Building Officials This virtual training equips building officials and related professionals with the knowledge and skills to review and approve high-performance building projects under the NECB and its higher tiers. Participants will explore building enclosure requirements, mechanical systems, energy modeling and plan-checking procedures…  Read more

RAIC - AI and Intellectual Property: Navigating Copyright Risks in the Age of Generative AI The growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in architectural practice presents significant opportunities, along with important intellectual property (IP) considerations. This session examines the evolving relationship between AI and IP law, focusing on the copyright risks posed by generative AI…  Read more

RAIC - Thermal Envelope+: Practical Tools for Thermal Bridging Optimization This session introduces a practical, process-driven approach to thermal-envelope design and thermal-bridging optimization. Participants will examine why Canadian energy policy and performance-based requirements are increasing the need for better thermal data, design intuition, and early optimization. The webinar will demonstrate how the thermal envelope web…  Read more

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