Architectural Institute of British Columbia
AIBC PD Day 2025 will take place online on May 14, 2025. This one-day virtual professional development event provides learning opportunities for architectural professionals in a streamlined format. Attendees can join virtually from across the province to learn about topics impacting today’s professional practice, and earn up to 5 Core Learning Units (LUs). The event will kick off… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies Jurisdictions across North America 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
City of Vancouver - New Rainwater Detention Tank Requirement — Open Q&A Session 2 As of July 1, 2025, most new low-density developments will require rainwater detention tanks in the City of Vancouver (see vancouver.ca/rainwater). This is one of a series of lunch-time "question and answer" sessions. Each session will start with an identical, brief review… Read more
Martin Knowles Photo/Media - Architectural and Interior Photography for Awards & Media Photography can provide the “next best thing” to visiting a site, and having effective photographs is a key part of documenting your project, winning awards, getting published, and landing your next project. But getting the best and most cost-effective results from your photography… Read more
The AIBC's 2025 Spring Post-Disaster Building Assessment (PDBA) Training Workshop is taking place virtually on May 21 and 28, 2025. AIBC Registrants, architectural students, and those with building construction expertise who are interested in participating in Post-Disaster Building Assessment are required to take training that aligns with the provincial and international protocols and standards. Upon completion of… Read more
Scranton Products - Locker Solutions with Sustainability & Design in Focus In this one hour course, the design professional 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… Read more
RAIC - Architectural Transformability: Designing Adaptive Environments In a world where technology, programming needs, and environmental considerations are evolving faster than ever, traditional static architecture increasingly struggles to keep pace. This session explores the concept of “transformability in design” — an approach that reimagines buildings as dynamic, adaptable ecosystems rather than fixed, rigid structures. Participants… Read more
RAIC - Considerations for Accessible and Inclusive Design in Commercial Washrooms This webinar will discuss accessible and inclusive design considerations in commercial restrooms, including background on accessible design, plumbing innovations that enable accessibility compliance and inclusive design, and options for retrofitting existing restrooms for accessibility. Date: May 23, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. EST Location: Online Cost:… Read more
The 2025 Spring Certified Professional (CP) Update Seminar is taking place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will include updates on the CP Program including the 2025 Guide to the Certified Professional Program, formerly titled Provincial CP Manual; an update from the City of Vancouver on the VBBL; single… Read more
The AIBC's 2025 Spring Post-Disaster Building Assessment (PDBA) Training Workshop is taking place virtually on May 21 and 28, 2025. AIBC Registrants, architectural students, and those with building construction expertise who are interested in participating in Post-Disaster Building Assessment are required to take training that aligns with the provincial and international protocols and standards. Upon completion of… Read more