Cascadia Windows & Doors - Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies Jurisdictions across North America continue to transition beyond ASHRAE standards for exterior wall assemblies, instead adopting a more comprehensive building energy performance standard (BEPS) approach to envelope design. This shift brings advantages like increased design flexibility and reduced…  Read more

Women in Architecture - Beyond Barriers: Designing for an Inclusive Tomorrow Join us on January 16th at 6:00 PM for an engaging online panel discussion on Inclusive Design. This event will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, each bringing unique perspectives on creating spaces that embrace accessibility, adaptability, and diversity. From accessibility standards to equitable…  Read more

BCIT - Building Certifications (XRGN 4515) This course is an exploration of building certifications and rating systems in response to the growing need to measure the success of building designs in combating climate change and addressing social issues. The course examines various frameworks and standards, such as LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Passive…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - From Restoration to Innovation: Leveraging Rehabilitation Lessons Learned to Drive Adoption of High-Performance Building Envelope Products Building envelope rehabilitation projects offer valuable insights into the real-world performance of building designs and products over time and highlight key opportunities to increase the overall performance of buildings in the future—both rehabs and…  Read more

BCIT - Introduction to Regenerative Building (XRGN 4525) Regenerative building is an approach that goes beyond sustainability by actively restoring and revitalizing ecosystems and communities. It aims to create built environments that not only minimize harm to the environment but also have a positive impact on ecological systems and human well-being. Regenerative principles draw inspiration…  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

BCIT - XZEB 1166 – Advanced Topics in Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment This third of fourth course for the Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment microcredential covers advanced topics for assessing data sources, interpreting, and reporting results of a whole-building life cycle assessment (wbLCA). The course will prepare students to conduct a whole building life cycle assessment…  Read more

BCIT - Associate Certificate in Construction of Mass Timber Structures The Associate Certificate in Construction of Mass Timber Structures (CMTS) is designed to provide students with (i) technical knowledge in mass timber construction and construction management of mass timber projects with an emphasis on the installation phase; (ii) practical skills in on-site installation of mass…  Read more