Sawchuk Accessible Solutions - Accessible Washrooms — Residential: Best practice Toilet Tuesday is a six session webinar LIVE with accessible washroom expert Julie Sawchuk. During Week 6, Residential: Best practice design for visitable, adaptable and accessible homes, discussions include aspects to consider when renovating. Together we’ll learn the importance of asking the right questions of…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 4.2 Construction Project Cost Planning and Control Learn about the importance of cost management in the delivery of professional architectural services at this session, featuring chapter 4.2 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada.…  Read more

RAIC - Effective Masonry Specifications, Details, and Constructability This webinar is designed for architects who want to get more out of their masonry projects by better balancing design intent, constructability, and long-term durability. Using Division 04 of the Canadian National Master Construction Specification (NMS) as the starting point, the session walks through how masonry specifications…  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 - CHOP CHAT Chapter 5.1 Managing the Design Project Learn to ensure the ongoing success of your architectural firm through effective succession strategies at this session, featuring chapter 5.1 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada. This session…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings As the demand for enhanced building energy performance continues to rise across North America, the Passive House standard is gaining significant traction. For those new to this rigorous standard, it can appear complex—especially when it comes to integrating…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapters 5.2, 5.3 Stakeholder and Communications Management Learn about managing the demands of project stakeholders and effective communication practices essential for project success at this session, featuring chapters 5.2 and 5.3 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 5.5 Sustainable, Regenerative, and Resilient Design, Integrated Design Process and Integrated Project Delivery Discover how to meet the expanded expectations of building performance driven by environmental, economic, and lifestyle factors at this session, featuring chapter 5.5 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design As wildfires increase in frequency and intensity across North America, architects, engineers, and builders face growing responsibility to design buildings that can better withstand these extreme events—especially in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones. Windows are among the most vulnerable points in the…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 5.6 Building Information Modelling Delve into the processes and technology that change architectural production practices and the structure of the design-construction industry supply chain at this session, featuring chapter 5.6 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of…  Read more