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PH 200: Building Enclosures for High Performance Buildings – Victoria Oct. 4

theDock 300-722 Cormorant Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Thermally efficient, airtight and durable building enclosure designs have evolved from existing North American practices with the introduction of many new materials to the local market in recent years. These materials include air barrier systems, improved tapes and sealants, thermally efficient cladding supports and unique fasteners, along with higher performing fenestration and insulation products. Many … Continued

110: Introduction to Passive House High Performance Buildings – Vancouver 7 Oct 2019

Vancouver Vancouver, Canada

Course Description An Introduction to the Passive House High Performance Buildings provides an overview of the core principles of Passive House design and building energy-efficiency regulations in Canada. The course also covers the history of energy-efficient buildings, energy consumption data and environmental impact, case studies and the economics of creating high-performance buildings. More Information and … Continued

Mobilizing Building Adaption and Resilience (MBAR) Workshop

BCIT Downtown Campus 555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Come participate in a full-day interactive workshop with leading building practitioners in Canada who are working to mobilize the construction sector’s capacity to improve climate adaptation and resilience in building design and renovations.  Participants will learn how to improve buildings to mitigate the health and financial risks posed by climate change (such as flooding, overheating, … Continued

Zero Energy Buildings Science Exhibit Launch

Science World British Columbia 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver

Join BCIT's Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB) Learning Centre for the launch of a Zero Energy Buildings Exhibit at Science World BC. Learn about zero energy/emissions buildings while being the first to interact with this new science exhibit. The exhibit runs until the first week of December 2019. Schedule for October 7, 2019 6:30 pm: World … Continued

Designing Building Enclosures in Wood-Frame Multi-Unit Construction

Brix Studio 102-211 Columbia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Offered in-person in Vancouver and online. Description Join BC Housing's Building Smart seminar to learn about industry best practices for designing efficient, durable wood-frame building enclosures in new construction. Explore the latest edition of the Building Enclosure Design Guide now available online. Speakers will discuss the behaviour of wood as a material, the fundamentals of … Continued

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Building Smart: Designing Building Enclosures in Wood-Frame Multi-Unit Construction

Brix Studio 102-211 Columbia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Course offered by BC Housing - join online or attend in-person in Vancouver. Description Join  this Building Smart seminar to learn about industry best practices for designing efficient, durable wood-frame building enclosures in new construction. Explore the latest edition of the Building Enclosure Design Guide now available online. Speakers will discuss the behaviour of wood … Continued

The BC Energy Step Code as Catalyst towards Net Zero Energy Ready Buildings

Vancouver Convention Centre West 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Description This session is part of the Ecocity World Summit 2019 being held in Vancouver from October 7-11, 2019 This session is part of Session 06A: Green Buildings: Innovative Approaches for New and Existing Buildings and Infrastructure. Presenting Authors: Emily SInclair and Adrian Mohareb, Building And Safety Standards Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs. Session will … Continued