Passive House Canada - It’s All Passive: Webinar Series – The Financial Case for Passive House Buildings Passive House Canada and Passive Buildings Canada have joined forces to bring you a webinar series highlighting Canada’s strengths with a deeper look at how our industry can work together collaboratively to advance our goal of building better…  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

Nick Bray Architecture - Liability: Protecting Your Practice This seminar will cover key risk considerations, including the difference between personal and firm liability and the role of effective processes and procedures. It will also explain why contracts matter, emphasizing clear scope definition, and provide an overview of insurance, what it is, how it works, and…  Read more

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

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

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

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 - 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 - 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

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