BCIT - XZEB 1120 – Airtightness and Low-TEDI Enclosures of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings This course covers airtightness and low-TEDI enclosure construction for zero energy/emissions or Passive House buildings. The course will help learners develop their knowledge of airtightness and low thermal demand (low-TEDI) building enclosures with study of wood-frame construction. Date: October…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Window of Opportunity: Leveraging Passive House Windows in Commercial & Residential Buildings As the demand for enhanced building energy performance continues to rise across North America, the Passive House standard is gaining significant traction. For those new to this rigorous standard, it can appear complex—especially when it comes to integrating…  Read more

RAIC - AI and Architecture: An Introduction - Generative, Agentic and Physical AI This session will provide an introduction to the use of Artificial Intelligence in architecture. It will provide an overview of what AI is and how it works and it will examine the three types of AI that architects may encounter – generative,…  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

RAIC - Legacy Leader Coach Training: Coaching as a Leadership Competency Note: This session is only open to RAIC Members Expand your leadership approach by incorporating practical coaching skills that strengthen your executive presence, influence, and impact. Through an engaging and interactive learning experience, you will learn the anatomy of an effective coaching conversation and…  Read more

BCIT - XZEB 1150 – Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic & Electrical Systems for Zero Energy & Passive House Homes This introductory course focuses on integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) and electrical systems in Zero Energy or Passive House homes. The course will outline the decision-making for planning, designing, and constructing/renovating a Zero Energy home with integrated…  Read more

RAIC - Vancouver Island South Presents: Heavy Timber and Wood Fundamental Understanding The use of timber is construction has numerous beneficial properties and some important challenges. Designing the structure with heavy dimension timber or boards is not without problems and challenges. This is basically because timber is a natural and very complex material. Concerns of…  Read more

RAIC - Building Better Benefits: The RAIC Group Benefits Program Employee benefits play an important role in supporting employee wellbeing, attracting and retaining skilled talent, and strengthening the long-term stability of an architectural practice. In this webinar, Mike Madison, Director of Employee Benefits Sales at Western Financial Group, will introduce the endorsed RAIC Group Benefits…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Wildfire Resistance: Window Strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Design As wildfires increase in frequency and intensity across North America, architects, engineers, and builders face growing responsibility to design buildings that can better withstand these extreme events—especially in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones. Windows are among the most vulnerable points in the…  Read more

RAIC - AI and Waiver of Privilege Artificial intelligence tools are transforming how construction professionals manage projects, draft contracts, and communicate with counsel. But what happens when confidential or privileged information is uploaded to an AI platform? This webinar examines the emerging legal risks surrounding AI use and the inadvertent waiver of solicitor-client privilege and…  Read more