Architectural Institute of British Columbia
BC Wood - Advanced Timber Manufacturing How can an integrated approach to architecture and digital fabrication capitalize on convergent technologies to position advanced timber manufacturing at the forefront of the construction industry? Fraught with labor inefficiency, material waste, and environmental impacts, the AEC industry is on the cusp of a transformational shift which will forever… Read more
SolidCAD - Revit Architecture Introduction Revit Architecture Introduction provides a foundation for architects and interior designers in the use of Revit. This course explores fundamental design concepts and leads the… Read more
Peikko Canada - Designing with Mass Timber Slabs and Composite Structures During this session, we will outline how composite beams can significantly reduce floor-to-floor height and minimize the carbon footprint of a building by doing more with less materials. We will also examine how composite beams utilized in mass timber projects can reduce total floor… Read more
Camino Systems (Global IFS) - Raising Flooring Standards - Raised Access Flooring This session will discuss the advantages of a raised access floor, how it adds flexibility to the space and how it can promote sustainability in the life of a building. The advantages of utilizing an under floor air distribution system, which actually delivers… Read more
BC Wood - Friends in Low VOC Places Discover how water borne coatings can perform as well, if not better, than their solvent borne counterparts without their negative environmental impact. The seminar will discuss a wide range of water based products and how architects can enjoy a net gain by specifying them. It will also… Read more
Wood WORKS! BC - An Overview of The Canadian Mass Timber Technical Guide and Why It’s Important Join us for an introduction to a new, comprehensive Canadian technical reference guide to mass timber. Canada’s inherent building-with-wood culture lays a solid foundation for the continued growth of mass timber construction. Learn more about why mass timber… Read more
RDH Building Science - Design Considerations for Pre-1940s Steel Window Rehabilitation Single-pane rolled steel sash were common in pre-1940s warehouses, commercial offices, and historic institutional buildings. In this month’s Building… Read more
Passive House Canada - 110: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings An Introduction to the Passive House High Performance Buildings provides an overview of the core principles of Passive… Read more
Your Building. Our Future. This session is part of AIBC's 2020 Fall Professional Development Series Over 20% of Canadian adults identify as having a disability, and this number is rising… Read more
Interior Technology - Fire Door Systems - A Guide to Code Compliance Based on the Building code of BC and the NBC of Canada. A code review and analysis of… Read more