RAIC - Redefining Long-Term Care: Architecture, Culture, and Person-Centered Approaches Join us for a 90-minute moderated panel discussion exploring the evolving role of architecture in long-term care (LTC) and dementia-friendly environments. In this session, experts will address key issues such as redefining institutional care, fostering cultural change, and creating architectural solutions that prioritize person-centered care.…  Read more

Barrisol BC - Sound Proofing vs Sound Absorption Room acoustics play a crucial role in the comfort of an interior space. During this event, the speaker will explain fundamental acoustic theories, discuss relevant case studies, and identify common acoustic problems. Additionally, this segment will include a comparison of various acoustic materials and provide recommendations for…  Read more

AcoustiTECH - Don't Let Your Good Sound Isolation Go Up In Smoke In multi-family construction, partitions often need to meet both acoustic and fire-resistance requirements — two performance goals that don’t always align. This webinar explores how to design wall and floor/ceiling assemblies that effectively address both, with a focus on practical, buildable solutions. Key…  Read more

Vectorworks - The Move to Effective BIM Project Collaboration This presentation, hosted by Vectorworks' Luka Stefanovic, will demonstrate how you can collaborate with your project stakeholders at every project stage, review tools and workflows to help you start your project on the right foot, and demonstrate success in every phase of the project from design…  Read more

RAIC - The Role of the Architect in Contract Administration The role of the architect in contract administration is clearly outlined in the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects. However, there is a conflict of interest that most architects and construction lawyers have been aware of for many years, that arises as a result of…  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

Peikko - Advanced Mass Timber Design with Hybrid Beams During this session, we will outline how composite beams can significantly reduce floor-to-floor height and minimize the carbon footprint of a building by doing more with less materials. We will also examine how composite beams utilized in mass timber projects can reduce total floor thickness by…  Read more

Vectorworks - Elevated BIM Workflows with Real-Time Rendering Turn your 3D models into immersive experiences. Explore how BIM workflows and real-time visualizations can help you design faster, reduce errors, and better communicate your design intent to help you win more work. Date: May 21, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Online Cost: Free…  Read more

Gaia College - Rainwater Harvesting and Management This course introduces the principles of rainwater harvesting and management. As well, it covers implementing key components of rainwater systems. Professionals and trades practitioners will be able to design, create and manage quality systems in a sustainable and environmentally ethical manner. Dates: May 6 - August 9, 2024…  Read more

Gaia College - Ecological Landscape Design The focus of this course is the creation of a sustainable landscape design plan, including installation and maintenance. Students explore how to achieve aesthetic and functional goals while creating ecologically sound landscapes. This is our capstone course, integrating the knowledge and skills gained from the Organic Land Care Diploma…  Read more