Architectural Institute of British Columbia
RAIC - Future-Proofed Interiors: Design, Assembly and Zero Waste Strategies in Today's Marketplace Join this educational webinar on the use of future-proofed interior material and designs. Learn how technology can aid in creating materials for use in both commercial and residential interior environments. View a virtual tour of the Falkbuilt factory in Calgary to learn… Read more
The Ministry of Housing’s Digital Delivery team is working with partners from across the housing construction sector to improve the permitting experience for new housing and encourage the use of tools and practices that will position British Columbia as a leader in digital permitting and construction. The Ministry will speak to the work underway on… Read more
The AIBC is pleased to offer a webinar on the latest in digital permitting at the Ministry of Housing on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The Ministry of Housing’s Digital Delivery team is working with partners from across the housing and construction sector to improve the permitting experience for new housing and encourage the use of tools and practices… Read more
Next Level Stormwater Management - Engineering Green Roofs for Rainwater Management in Vancouver, BC Cities across Canada are moving from grey to green infrastructure in managing rainwater. Green roof is an effective source control tool with multiple co-benefits. It offers a practical solution in tight urban spaces where other rainwater management tools are not feasible.… 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 - 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
The AIBC Governance Session provides Registrants with an overview of the Institute’s governance, the role of the regulator, and fiduciary responsibilities. The session is designed for those interested in putting their name forward for the AIBC Board in 2024 or future years, as well as current AIBC volunteers. Please note that attendance is mandatory for… Read more
The AIBC Governance Session is a complimentary event and open to all AIBC Registrants and current volunteers. The AIBC Governance Session provides Registrants with an overview of the Institute’s governance, the role of the regulator, and fiduciary responsibilities. The session is designed for those interested in putting their name forward for the AIBC Board in… Read more
Cascadia Windows & Doors - Navigating Emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) More and more jurisdictions are implementing Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) to help address the poor energy efficiency of buildings—a key contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy consumption. While some of these new standards may seem restrictive or simply adding costs,… Read more
Vectorworks - Enhancing Sustainability Through Materials & BIM In this course, we will discuss how to better identify and reduce a design’s carbon footprint using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Specifying high-quality, sustainable materials for interiors can not only lead to longer product life cycles and better energy management, but also benefit the overall health of… Read more