Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Gaia College - Ecological Plant Knowledge 1 - Natives This course provides an overview of plant and ecosystem relationships with an emphasis on choosing and caring for native plants found in the student’s unique bioregion. Subjects include plant identification, creating native ecosystems and supporting wildlife habitat. Dates: September 9 - December 13, 2024 Time: Asynchronous… Read more
Gaia College - Organic Master Gardener Our foundational course provides the knowledge needed to see the living world in a new and holistic way. It details the connections between soil health, plant health, human health and the health of our planet. (Curriculum aligns with our Organic Horticultural Specialist course which appeals mainly to professionals). Dates:… Read more
Gaia College - Organic Horticulture Specialist Our foundational course provides the knowledge needed to see the living world in a new and holistic way. It details the connections between soil health, plant health, human health and the health of our planet. (Curriculum aligns with our Organic Master Gardener course which appeals mainly to home growers).… Read more
Gaia College - Growing Food This course offers key lessons in ecological plant care for those seeking to grow healthy food for personal or market use. It includes the principles of organic growing, applied permaculture, harvesting and food preservation. Dates: September 9 - December 13, 2024 Time: Asynchronous access Location: Online Cost: $795 + tax… Read more
BCIT - Construction Material Flows (XCIR7530) The production, consumption and end-of-life of building materials will be reviewed using various tools, including Material Flow Analysis (MFA). Key points of intervention will be identified where changes to policy and regulation, design, typical construction processes and waste management can shift the industry into the circular economy. Understanding where… Read more
Camino Systems - Cork Finishes: From the Forests to the Buildings Cork is where best-in-class design flexibility, comfort, environmental consciousness, and performance meet. Learn about sustainable cork forest practices, cork harvest and cork flooring and finishes manufacturing process. With new digital printing technology cork offers a wide range of natural products, with an exceptional level… 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
AcoustiTECH - Acoustics 101 and Sound Insulation in Multi Story Buildings Join us for our upcoming webinar where you’ll discover innovative solutions for optimal sound isolation. Through real-world case studies, learn how to effectively mitigate noise transfer in floor-ceiling assemblies. Understand the critical factors such as noise travel through various structures, the benefits of wet… Read more
Camino Systems - Cork Finishes: From the Forests to the Buildings Cork is where best-in-class design flexibility, comfort, environmental consciousness, and performance meet. Learn about sustainable cork forest practices, cork harvest and cork flooring and finishes manufacturing process. With new digital printing technology cork offers a wide range of natural products, with an exceptional level… Read more
BCIT - Microcredential: Introductory Studies in Mass Timber Construction Introductory Studies in Mass Timber Construction (online) is designed to provide students who have a background in construction with an introduction to the burgeoning more specialized field of mass timber construction. It will be of interest to carpenters, ironworkers, quantity surveyors, estimators, construction managers, 3-D modelers,… Read more