Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Symmetry Lighting - Colour and Specs Discover how colour truly shapes the way we see and experience light. Wilson Dau, IES President 2025, breaks down the essentials of colour quality, and shows their direct impact on spaces. You'll learn how to elevate visual impact and deliver consistently better results by choosing light sources that enhance… Read more
Axis Insurance - Technical Causes of Loss Technical errors and omissions are a leading cause of loss for design professionals, representing a primary driver of claim severity across multiple disciplines. In this program, we examine several real claims where technical errors and omissions led to a loss and explore common risk management techniques to mitigate… Read more
Axis Insurance - Technical Causes of Loss Technical errors and omissions are a leading cause of loss for design professionals, representing a primary driver of claim severity across multiple disciplines. In this program, we examine several real claims where technical errors and omissions led to a loss and explore common risk management techniques to mitigate… Read more
Organization Culture Initiatives (OCI) - Indigeneity: An Overview of Canada's Past, Present, and Future Reconciliation as a term is being used more than ever, but alongside frequency comes error and misunderstanding. This virtual live session, facilitated by Métis educator Bryan Hansen, empowers professionals with foundational knowledge to participate in important conversations on Indigenous topics in… Read more
RAIC - Inside Wood: A Practical Guide to Exposed Wood in Interior Spaces In this session, the speaker will introduce a technical handbook offering innovative, practical solutions, and best practices for exposing wood in interior spaces. This research is based on insights from more than 40 stakeholders, including owners, operators and designers and represents a… 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
ZEBx - Building Tour: Power Efficient Design Guide for MURBs Earlier this year at BUILDEX Vancouver, we explored strategies for avoiding electrical capacity upgrades in MURB retrofits; now, with the Power Efficient Design (PED) Guide finalized, this Decarb Lunch focuses on what works in practice, what doesn’t, and how these approaches are being applied in… 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
UNIQ Dimensions - Leveraging 3D LiDAR & Scan-to-BIM Workflows for Accurate As-Built Documentation This session explores the transformative role of 3D LiDAR and Scan-to-BIM workflows in creating high-precision as-built documentation. Participants will examine the technical science of laser scanning, comparing the applications of mobile, terrestrial, and drone-based systems to determine project suitability. We will analyze… Read more
RAIC - CHOP CHAT Chapter 6.7 Take-over Procedures, Commissioning, and Post-occupancy Evaluation Understand the procedures for project close-out, including takeover, commissioning, and post-occupancy evaluation at this session, featuring chapter 6.7 of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP). This essential guide provides valuable insights into the professional practice of architecture in Canada. This session… Read more