Architectural Institute of British Columbia
BC Wood - Lodges, Cabins & Off-Grid Retreats: Designing & Building with Prefabricated Western Red Cedar Interlocking Systems In this session, we will look at the considerations for low embodied… Read more
Engineers and Geoscientists BC - History of Racism and Colonialism in Canada To truly dismantle racism, we need to understand it. How did we get to this point? What are… Read more
Permacity: A Roadmap to Zero-Emission This session is part of AIBC's 2020 Fall Professional Development Series Since the Passive House standard is mandatory for all new buildings in Belgium, A2M is now thinking about the crucial next step: how can we achieve carbon neutrality in our cities? And beyond that, how can we conceive a… Read more
AIBC Vancouver Island Chapter - Comparing Passive House to BC Step Code on Large Scale MURBs Using models and estimates, the presenters will demonstrate from three current projects, comparisons between design of Passive House vs. Step Code. Design and construction cost, energy use, carbon emissions and return on investment will be highlighted. Date: September 24,… Read more
Sheri Peterson - Colour Application in Healthcare This webinar, the second in a series of colour in architectural spaces, will specifically address healthcare settings. The presentation will outline important points to consider for colour use, key areas in healthcare where colour is crucial, some interesting colour palettes based on B.C. landscapes, and conclude with key… Read more
BC Wood - Fire Retardant Coatings and Factory Finishing Options Fire retardant coatings and Building Code compliance is the hot topic of late in specification writing. Fire retardant coating technology has made great advancements in both safety and environmental issues. This seminar will give an overview of the latest in technology for fire retardant coatings,… Read more
BC Wood - Ventilated Doors - Next Generation: Maximizing Indoor Environmental Quality Between Enclosed Spaces As buildings are increasingly designed for environmental, occupant health, and well-being in mind, there is a growing requirement for ventilation openings between enclosed spaces. Ventilation pathways are notorious for transmitting sound, and there is also the challenge of creating airflow… Read more
Engineers and Geoscientists BC - Erosion and Sediment Control: Master Class The Erosion and Sediment Control Master Class will challenge participants to leverage their understanding of ESC essentials, apply industry innovations to achieve compliance, and deploy best practices in a fiscally responsible and approvable manner for successful implementation. Date: September 23-24, 2020 Time: 8:30 a.m.… Read more
An Architect's Guide to Construction This session is part of AIBC's 2020 Fall Professional Development Series This overview of construction administration’s two objectives, two fundamentals and 11 elements summarizes the presenter’s book of the same title. It balances the construction administration functions of designers and builders, drawing upon the presenter’s 40+ years of experience working… Read more
Passive House Canada - September Technical Group: Advanced Thermal Bridging For all construction detailing, absence of condensation and mold growth is essential. In highly insulated warm buildings, cold spots on interior surfaces will gather moisture just like steam hitting glass. The repeated occurrence of moisture accumulation can not only cause mold but also visual and… Read more