RAIC - How AI Is Giving Architects Their Time Back In this webinar, discover how leading architecture firms are using AI to eliminate low-value manual work and reclaim time for high-impact activities like design leadership, client relationships, and strategic decision-making. Date: March 20, 2026 Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PST Location: Online Cost: Free for…  Read more

RAIC - Ownership, Legal & Financial Structures: Planning a Successful Transition This session offers a practical roadmap to help firms to plan and execute ownership succession with confidence. Participants will explore legal entity structures, ownership models, valuation methods, financing strategies, and governance considerations that support both internal and external succession. A case study of an…  Read more

RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 5.4 Quality Management Explore how to ensure architectural service delivery meets the standards set by various stakeholders, including clients, firms, professional associations, and regulatory agencies at this session, featuring chapter 5.4 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice…  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

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies Jurisdictions across North American 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

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Beyond the Frame: How High-Performance Fenestration Expands Design Possibility As energy codes and performance standards across North America become more rigorous—such as the BC Energy Step Code, Energize Denver, and the Massachusetts Stretch Code—architects, engineers, and envelope consultants face increasing pressure to deliver efficient buildings without sacrificing aesthetics or affordability. This…  Read more

Cascadia Windows & Doors - Closing the Gap: Leveraging Cladding Attachments to Deliver High-Performance Exterior Wall Assemblies Jurisdictions across North American 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

RAIC - Making & Meaning in the Age of AI: Streamlining Architectural Creativity for Lasting Impact This webinar is part of the Succession Planning Webinar Series This session demonstrates how AI-enabled tools and workflows are reshaping architectural practice by capturing and transferring institutional knowledge, supporting succession planning, reducing rework, and enhancing creativity. Date: April 22,…  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

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