Architectural Institute of British Columbia
K2 Stone - Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America Building with natural stone materials - What are they? Where do they come from? How are they produced and where can they be incorporated onto the building envelope? The outcome of this course it to identify common stone masonry… Read more
RAIC - CRA Webinar Series The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) invites architects and architectural firms to join this webinar series focused on GST/HST issues relevant to your industry. Designed to provide practical, easy-to-understand guidance, this series covers three key topics across three one-hour webinars: Input Tax Credits - September 8 Transfer Payments - October 6… Read more
Effective October 1, 2026, the 7% Provincial Sales Tax (PST) will apply to certain professional services in British Columbia, including architectural services. To help Registrants prepare for these changes, the AIBC is hosting an information session with the BC Ministry of Finance. The session will provide an overview of the new PST requirements, explain how… Read more
Gaia College - Ecological Plant Knowledge 1 - Natives An overview of plant and ecosystem relationships as they relate to choosing and planting a variety of native plants. Students learn to understand plants in the context of their ecosystem. Students are guided in conducting their own research to identify specific relationships for specific native plants.… Read more
Scranton Products - Locker Solutions with Sustainability & Design in Focus In this one hour course, attendees will learn about various materials that lockers are composed of as well as options to consider when designing a locker configuration, including the assorted features that lockers offer. The participant will explore the specific components of the HDPE… Read more
Women in Architecture - Beyond Consultation: Reconciliation in Action The Ch’ich’iyúy Elxwíkn Affordable Leasehold Homeownership Project is a 140k sq. ft. development by the Aboriginal Land Trust in Vancouver. This project offers an opportunity to explore how meaningful consultation, collaboration, and architectural design can contribute to reconciliation in action. Guided by Indigenous protocols and shaped… 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
UNIQ Dimensions - Leveraging 3D LiDAR & Scan-to-BIM Workflows for Accurate As-Built Documentation This session explores the transformative role of 3D LiDAR and Scan-to-BIM workflows in creating high-precision as-built documentation. Participants will examine the technical science of laser scanning, comparing the applications of mobile, terrestrial, and drone-based systems to determine project suitability. We will analyze… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility As energy codes and performance standards across North America become more rigorous—such as the BC Energy Step Code, Energize Denver, and the Massachusetts Stretch Code—architects, engineers, and envelope consultants face increasing pressure to deliver efficient buildings without sacrificing aesthetics or affordability. This… Read more
RAIC - CRA Webinar Series The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) invites architects and architectural firms to join this webinar series focused on GST/HST issues relevant to your industry. Designed to provide practical, easy-to-understand guidance, this series covers three key topics across three one-hour webinars: Input Tax Credits - September 8 Transfer Payments - October 6… Read more