RAIC - Invisible Disabilities in Architecture: Fostering Inclusion in Education and Design By recognizing invisible disabilities in architecture education, we can advocate for and take a fundamental step toward an inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking culture of architecture. This webinar aims to reframe disability not as a limitation but as a culture and collection of unique…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Combustible Windows & Façade Components in Non-Combustible Construction We desperately need better energy efficiency from building enclosures, from both windows and insulated wall assemblies. Today, the best products and components to enable this are generally made from low conductivity materials. Most of these materials also happen to be combustible—at least,…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - An Active Approach to Passive House Windows As the focus on building energy performance continues to grow in many jurisdictions across North America, the interest in the Passive House standard is growing as well. For the uninitiated, this standard can seem daunting, especially when it comes to incorporating manufactured components,…  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

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

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Tackling Window Pain: Understanding the Benefits of High-Performance Fenestration As jurisdictions across North America introduce more stringent building energy performance standards (BEPS)—such as the BC Step Code and Seattle 2018 update—developers, architects, and contractors are left wondering the best way to meet the new benchmarks while controlling costs. This balance…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Mind the Gap: Better Exterior Wall Performance Through Cladding Attachments Many North American jurisdictions are moving beyond ASHRAE performance requirements for exterior wall assemblies, shifting instead to a holistic, building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach. While this evolution offers benefits—such as design flexibility and lower operating costs—it also requires a…  Read more

Women in Architecture - Low-Energy and Low Carbon Buildings with BCIT - Part A On January 17th, join us for an online learning session with a recap of building science and emerging topics for zero emissions buildings including building airtightness, thermal bridge free design and low embodied carbon materials. Date: January 17, 2024 Time: 6…  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