Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Township of Langley - Builder Forum Series: Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing and Step Code The Township of Langley will be hosting an online builder forum that will focus on Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) and its alignment with BC Step Code requirements. Small Housing BC will provide an introduction to Bill 44 and key SSMUH… 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 - 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
BC Wood Specialties Group - Thermally Modified Pacific HemFir Pacific HemFir is widely valued for its high strength to weight ratio, its clear straight grain, and warm honey-colored appearance. It is used extensively in construction, joinery, millwork, windows and doors, as well as for preservative treatment and industrial applications. Due to its relatively low stability… Read more
Martin Knowles Photo/Media - Architectural and Interior Photography for Awards & Media Photography can provide the “next best thing” to visiting a site, and having effective photographs is a key part of documenting your project, winning awards, getting published, and landing your next project. But getting the best and most cost-effective results from your photography… Read more
City of Vancouver - New Rainwater Detention Tank Requirement — Open Q&A Session 4 As of July 1, 2025, most new low-density developments will require rainwater detention tanks in the City of Vancouver (see vancouver.ca/rainwater). This is one of a series of lunch-time "question and answer" sessions. Each session will start with an identical, brief review… Read more
Aeroframe Windows and Doors - Adapting to Step Code: What u-values can you achieve? Learning Objectives: - U-Value Fundamentals: How they’re calculated and what truly moves the needle (hint: it’s not just the glass!) - Case Studies in Action: How two projects hit aggressive Step Code targets without compromising design - The Glass of Tomorrow:… Read more
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
AcousiTECH - Acoustic 101 & Sound Insulation in Multi Story Buildings Join us for a webinar focused on innovative sound insulation solutions for multi-story buildings. Through real-world case studies, you'll learn strategies to minimize noise transfer in floor-ceiling assemblies, understand how noise travels through structures, and explore the advantages of wet vs. dry topping solutions.… Read more
City of Vancouver - New Rainwater Detention Tank Requirement — Open Q&A Session 3 As of July 1, 2025, most new low-density developments will require rainwater detention tanks in the City of Vancouver (see vancouver.ca/rainwater). This is one of a series of lunch-time "question and answer" sessions. Each session will start with an identical, brief review… Read more