upcoming events

Western Living Designers of the Year Awards 2026
Sep
10

Western Living Designers of the Year Awards 2026

Date: September 10, 2026
Time:
5:30PM-9:30PM
Location:
Inform
Address:
50 Water Street Vancouver, BC

Overview

Celebrating the best interior designers, architects, furniture designers and more in Western Canada.

Join us as we congratulate and celebrate with the winners of our 2026 Western Living Designers of the Year presented by Thermador with the support of our Platinum Sponsors, Ames Tile & Stone, Second to None, and BYTS Outdoor Solutions.

The evening at Inform will include passed canapés, drinks from neighbourhoodliquor.com, Glimmer, Stoneboat and Duchess Cocktails (and plenty of networking and mingling with the Western Canadian design community!) before the awards presentation.

Winners in 8 categories—ranging from interior design and architecture to furniture design, industrial design, landscape design and more—take home the title of Western Living Designer of the Year. PLUS! Our 2026 WL People's Choice Awards will be revealed live on stage, as will our 2026 inductees into the Western Living Hall of Fame.

For more information, press here!

TICKETS HERE!

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Human Design: Discover Your Working Rhythm & Decision-Making Blueprint
Sep
15

Human Design: Discover Your Working Rhythm & Decision-Making Blueprint

DDA x Sherwin Williams

Date: September 15 2026
Time:
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
California Closet Granville
Address: 2698 Granville St, Vancouver

Sherwin-Williams Presents: Human Design - The Human Blueprint: Insights into Your Working Rhythms and Decision-Making Process

We have access to more advice, frameworks, and content than ever before. There is an overwhelming amount of information and a shortage of differentiation.

What if we had a blueprint to reference? A blueprint of ourselves. How are we designed to work, live, and interact with each other?

Join us as Kiyoko Verde guides us in exploring your Human Design Blueprint.

This event is also a fundraiser for Dress for Success Vancouver. We invite each guest to bring one or two clothing items to donate. If you are unable to bring them to the event, you are also welcome to drop them off directly at Dress for Success Vancouver before or after the event.

REGISTER HERE!

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NEWH Vancouver 1st Biennial Pickleball Cup
Sep
17

NEWH Vancouver 1st Biennial Pickleball Cup

Details to come! Save the Date!

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Design Vancouver Festival
Sep
17
to Sep 26

Design Vancouver Festival

Date: Septemeber 17-26 2026

Location: Vancouver

DVF 2026 Theme
Design Vancouver Festival returns this September with a city-wide invitation to experience design up close. Under the theme BUILD. The best response to uncertain times is to build something stronger together.

Design is not just something people admire. It impacts how people live, connect, and belong. Through Open Studios, building tours, talks, exhibitions, and gatherings, DVF connects the public with the people behind the work, while creating real pathways for students and emerging designers to step in, meet the industry, and be seen.

https://designvancouver.org/


Stay tuned for more details!

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Driven By Design
Sep
17

Driven By Design

Driven by Design

Date: September 17 2026

Time: TBD

Location: Bae Side False Creek

Address: 601 Stamps Landing Vancouver BC

More details to come.

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Pecha Kucha Vol. 62
Sep
17

Pecha Kucha Vol. 62

Date: Sept 17 2026

Time: 6:30PM- 9:30PM

Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Address: 630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC

Celebrating Creatives in 20 slides x 20 seconds.Presentation format where presenters show only 20 images for only 20 seconds each - a 6 minute and 40 second dose of ideas before the next presenter is up. It is a fun and informal 120 minutes of culture, ideas, creativity, passion and opinions.

Design Vancouver Festival Opening Night
PechaKucha Special Edition: For the Love of Craft.

PRESENTERS:
Danielle and Wade Papin - Pyrrha
Edit
a Hadravska - KITS Eyecare
EVAAN - A
rtbook Studios
Janaki Lars
en - Janaki Larsen Studios
Jay Macdonell -
Bocci
Ka’ka’solas Cheryl Wadhams - Practicing Kwak’waka’wakw multi medium artist
Leo Vicenti - Indigenous Type Designer
Meeru Dhalwala -
Lila Restaurant
Michae
l Leckie - Leckie Studio Architecture + Design Inc
Venelin Kokalov - Revery Ar
chitecture

HOSTS:
Marianne Amodio - MA+HG
Caroline Boquist - Walrus

About Pecha Kucha!

Tickets HERE.

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CSMPS Marketing & Business Development Symposium
Sep
22

CSMPS Marketing & Business Development Symposium

Date: September 22, 2026
Time:
8:00AM- 5:30PM
Location:
Terminal City Club
Address:
837 W Hastings St, Vancouver

The CSMPS 2026 Marketing Symposium brings together marketing, proposal, and business development professionals from across the AEC industry for a full day of learning, inspiration, and networking

Explore leadership development, client relationship strategies, brand positioning, proposal excellence, and pursuit planning through a dynamic program featuring a keynote presentation, an industry panel discussion, interactive lightning talks, and dedicated networking opportunities.

Why Attend?

  • Learn from respected industry leaders and experts

  • Gain practical tools and strategies you can apply immediately

  • Explore emerging trends in marketing and business development

  • Hear diverse perspectives from architecture, engineering, and construction professionals

  • Expand your professional network through dedicated networking sessions

REGISTER HERE!

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UNCVRD Dragon Boat Vancouver Cup
Sep
23

UNCVRD Dragon Boat Vancouver Cup

  • False Creek - Seawall outside of Creekside Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Date: September 23, 2026
Time:
4:30PM-6:00PM
Location:
False Creek, Vancouver
Address:
Meet at Creekside Community Centre on the side facing the seawall.

The built world's first industry dragon boat championship.

Build your team. Meet new industry connections. Compete for bragging rights. Support a great cause.

A one-of-a-kind 90 min experience. 

One afternoon.

Two dragon boats. 20 industry friends per boat. 

One championship team win.

Join developers, architects, designers, builders, engineers, manufacturers, suppliers, and real estate professionals for an unforgettable afternoon of competition and networking on False Creek.

Your registration includes:

  • Dragon boat racing

  • Team competition

  • Snacks

  • Light non alcoholic refreshments

  • Networking

  • Medals for the winning team

No dragon boat experience is required at all! There will be a teacher and guide per boat with a paddling tutorial at the beginning. 

REGISTER HERE!

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Schmidlin's Meet & Explore
Sep
23

Schmidlin's Meet & Explore

Schmidlin's Meet & Explore

We cordially invite you as we officially introduce Schmidlin to the Vancouver design community.

Join us for an open house style premier event:

Date: Wednesday September 23rd, 2026

Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Location: Ambient elegant showroom

Address: 1639 W 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 0B6 

Explore the benefits of glazed titanium steel: a durable and sustainable bathroom fixtures material. 

Hosted at Ambient elegant showroom in collaboration with the Consulate General of Switzerland, come and meet the team for an inspiring evening.

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VRCA BUILDFest 2026
Sep
24

VRCA BUILDFest 2026

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Location: PNE Forum

Address: 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 3N7

VRCA BUILDFest 2026

We are building something BIG at the PNE Forum on September 24: VRCA BUILDFest 2026. This is not your average tradeshow – it’s an immersive industry experience with the energy of an outdoor festival, designed to bring the entire VRCA community together under one roof. Registration now open!

Register now for BUILDFest! Launched in partnership with the B.C. Construction Association (BCCA), VRCA's newest signature event will bring the construction community together in a whole new way. It's part tradeshow, part festival, and 100% built for construction discover and an unforgettable experience.

Whether you're looking to showcase your company, connect with the community, or simply be part of something brand new, BUILDFest is the place to be.

Here's how you'll spend your day at BUILDFest

  • Exploring the exhibitor showcase

  • Listening to inspiring BUILDTalks

  • Enjoying live music, The Connector Lounge, and a skills competition

  • Wrapping up the day at the BUILDFest Block Party

  • Connecting with the construction community through the event and in dedicated meeting pods


GET TICKETS HERE!

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The Interior Design Show
Sep
24
to Sep 27

The Interior Design Show

  • Vancouver Convention Centre West (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Presented by: Informa

Date: Sept 24-27 2026

Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West

The must-attend show for West Coast Design will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre September 24-27, 2026.

IDS is North America's premier design platform, where visionary brands converge with an influential community of 25,000 discerning professionals and design enthusiasts. As Canada's definitive platform for contemporary design excellence, establish influential connections and your presence throughout the Pacific Northwest's thriving architecture and design community.

TICKETS HERE!

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Speed Networking with NKBA BC, HanStone & Style In Form
Oct
29

Speed Networking with NKBA BC, HanStone & Style In Form

  • HanStone Canada - Vancouver Showroom & Warehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

PRESENTED BY: NKBA BC, HanStone, Style In Form

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: HanStone Canada,
Address: 5041 Byrne Rd #102, Burnaby, BC V5J 3H6


Ready to make new industry connections? Join NKBA British Columbia, HanStone Canada and Style & Form for an evening of speed networking!

Ready to make new industry connections? Join NKBA British Columbia, HanStone Canada and Style inForm for an evening of speed networking!

Ready to expand your network and make meaningful industry connections?

Join NKBA British Columbia, HanStone Canada, and Style In Form for an evening of speed networking, great conversations, delicious food, and community. Designed to help you connect with more industry professionals in a single evening than ever before, this event is the perfect opportunity to grow your network, exchange ideas, and build new relationships.

Whether you're a designer, dealer, manufacturer, builder, or industry partner, you'll leave with valuable new contacts and fresh connections.

Agenda

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Social Mixer & Check-In
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Speed Networking Sessions
6:30 PM onwards | Food, Entertainment & Continued Networking

Before You Arrive

• Arrive a few minutes early to check in and get settled.
• Allow extra travel time for Burnaby traffic.
• Bring plenty of business cards—you'll be meeting a lot of people.

Come ready to connect, collaborate, and strengthen your presence within the BC design and building community. We look forward to seeing you there!

REGISTER HERE!

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WCE x RJC Ice Cream Social
Aug
27

WCE x RJC Ice Cream Social

Date: August 27 2026
Time:
5:30PM-7:30PM
Location:
RJC Vancouver Office
Address:
285 West Broadway, Suite 300, Vancouver, BC

WCE Vancouver is excited to partner with RJC to host a casual summer networking event at the RJC Vancouver office, bringing together engineers and industry professionals for an evening of connection, conversation, and great ice cream! 

The event will focus on encouraging attendees to make meaningful connections in a fun, relaxed environment while enjoying gourmet ice cream from a local Vancouver shop. 

When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Registration and opening remarks 

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM –  Ice cream and Networking Bingo 

7:00–7:30 PM – Prize draw and closing remarks 

Where: RJC Vancouver Office, 1285 West Broadway, Suite 300, Vancouver, BC

Cost: $15 (includes ice cream!) 

Sponsor: RJC Engineers

Sign up HERE!

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Vancouver Real Estate, Architecture, Interior Design & Construction Networking Event
Aug
26

Vancouver Real Estate, Architecture, Interior Design & Construction Networking Event

Date: August 26 2026
Time:
7:00PM-10:00PM
Location:
Karma Lounge
Address:
1161 West Georgia Street Vancouver

Network and connect with Real Estate, Arcitecture, Interior Designers & Construction Professionals and Entrepreneurs.

TICKETS HERE!

Stellar Socials by Limitless: Elite Networking for Law, Real Estate & Construction Professionals!

Join us for an exclusive evening designed to connect ambitious professionals in law, real estate, and construction. This event is your opportunity to build valuable relationships, discover new opportunities, and take your career or business to the next level.

Whether you’re seeking partnerships, fresh career insights, or simply looking to expand your professional circle, this is the perfect space to network, collaborate, and exchange ideas.

About Stellar Socials by Limitless

Stellar Socials is the premier networking experience for professionals across North America. We bring together lawyers, real estate leaders, construction innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors in a stylish, dynamic, and welcoming environment.

Our mission is simple: foster authentic connections that spark collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Who Attends?

Expect a diverse mix of driven professionals, including:

  • Legal Experts – Attorneys, paralegals, and consultants in real estate, construction, and business law

  • Real Estate Professionals – Agents, brokers, developers, investors, and builders

  • Construction Leaders – Architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers

  • Entrepreneurs & Investors – Business owners and firms seeking partnerships

  • Graduates & Job Seekers – Ambitious professionals looking to break into the industry

  • Startups & Innovators – Companies seeking investors, talent, and collaborations

  • Media & Marketing Experts – Creators and journalists covering industry trends

📍 Age Group: 21–55 | Venue: 21+ (Bar setting)

What to Expect

✨ High-impact conversations on legal trends, real estate opportunities, and urban development
✨ Direct access to industry leaders and like-minded peers
✨ Career-boosting insights and potential collaborations
✨ A relaxed and open social atmosphere—perfect for organic connections

Whether you attend solo or with friends, you’ll leave with new contacts, fresh insights, and future opportunities.

The Stellar Socials Experience:

Our events are curated to encourage natural, pressure-free conversations. With a focus on relationship-building, you’ll connect with professionals who can inspire your next move—professionally and personally.

Come ready to meet, collaborate, and grow.

Join the Community

📲 Instagram: @stellarsocialsbylimitless
📘 Facebook: Stellar Socials by Limitless
🎥 TikTok: @stellar.socials

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VRCA BuildHER Lunch Club
Aug
21

VRCA BuildHER Lunch Club

VRCA BuildHER Lunch Club

Date: August 21 2026
Time: 11:30AM-1:30PM

TWO LOCATION OPTIONS:

Location: The Barley Merchant – Langley
Address: 20166 91A Ave, Langley BC 

Location: Birdies – Burnaby
Address: 3850 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby BC V5C 6N4

BuildHER Lunch Club is a welcoming space where women in construction come together to connect, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships over lunch.

 

Whether you're just starting your career or are a seasoned industry leader, this is an opportunity to step away from the job site or office, expand your network, exchange ideas, and be inspired by the incredible women shaping our industry.

 

Join us for great conversations, new connections, and a supportive community that believes we're stronger when we build together. Come for the lunch, stay for the connections.

 Please Note: This event is complimentary to attend; however, attendees are responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages directly from the restaurant.

 

Seating is Limited - Register NOW!

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CREDA: Building Your Career: Advice and Insights for Success
Aug
20

CREDA: Building Your Career: Advice and Insights for Success

Hosted by: CREDA

Event: Building Your Career: Advice and Insights for Success

Date:August 20th, 2026

Time: 5:15PM – 7:15 PM

Location: Rooftop of B6 Tower

Address: 1090 West Pender Street, Vancouver

Prices (before GST):$20.00 – members/non-members**Light refreshments and snacks are included with the ticket registration.

CREDA Vancouver DLC is excited to present this year's rooftop summer mingler… Building Your Career: Advice and Insights for Success. The event is open to young professionals, recent graduates, and students eager to learn from Vancouver’s top industry professionals and connect with like-minded, ambitious talent. Join us for an engaging panel discussion moderated by Jordan Corbett, featuring speakers Runyu Wang, Antony Sulentic, and Julia Vigini, as they share valuable insights and advice on how to set yourself up for success early in your career—followed by an open Q&A where you can ask your own questions.

The conversation will cover topics such as breaking into the CRE industry, how to network as a new professional, finding and working with mentors vs. sponsors, creating your competitive advantage, considerations when choosing your career path, advice to their younger self, tips on setting 2 yourself up for success in this industry, and more. Stick around afterward for refreshments and open networking with your peers.

If you are a new or soon-to-be professional, secure your seat today to take advantage of this incredible learning and networking opportunity. This event is expected to sell out.

REGISTER HERE!

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Collective Design: The Business of Pivoting Careers
Aug
20

Collective Design: The Business of Pivoting Careers

Date: Thursday August 20, 2026

Time: 2:00-3:00PM (CST)

Zoom Webinar

Interior design is a common second or third career, with many designers coming to the profession from vastly different jobs. And it’s not uncommon for designers to change direction within the industry itself — say, going from a design firm to a dealer or manufacturer. In this webinar, we’ll explore how to leverage transferable skills, forge a unique career path, and pivot with confidence. 

Moderator:
Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA, Executive Vice President and CEO, IIDA

Panelists:
Bonnie Toland, IIDA, Strategy Consultant, Gensler
Matt Thompson, Assoc. IIDA, CDF, Strategic Relationship Executive, MillerKnoll
Heena Sentry, Senior Healthcare Planner, Principal, DLR Group

This episode is approved for 1 IDCEC CEU 

REGISTER HERE!

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MA: The Space Between
Aug
19

MA: The Space Between

Date: August 19th 2026

Time: 5:00-8:00PM

Location: BSH Experience Centre

Address: #101-30 East 6th Avenue Vancouver, BX

Join NKBA BC & BSH for MA (間): THE SPACE BETWEEN!

Outdoor Patio Social Mixer & Immersive Experience at the BSH Experience & Design Centre

Step into MA (間): The Space Between, and experience design through the senses! The NKBA BC Chapter, in partnership with BSH, invites you to a vibrant and holistic evening on the outdoor patio of the stunning 8,500 sq ft BSH Experience & Design Centre.

As a special highlight, Thermador continues to celebrate 110 Years of Innovation by presenting an exclusive experience with Kyoko Higa from Kado Studios (449 Hamilton St).

Kyoko will host a brief, captivating presentation exploring traditional Japanese design principles and cultural values. Discover how to create truly immersive spaces by designing for the senses—incorporating elements of wind, music, candles, and meaningful symbolism to build a holistic environment.

Throughout the evening, mix and mingle with fellow industry professionals while enjoying exceptional canapés and drinks, proudly provided by the Thermador Culinary Team, led by Executive Chef Deseree Lo.

🕒 Timeline

  • 5:00 PM: Doors Open & Patio Social Commences

  • 6:00 PM: Welcome Remarks from NKBA BC & BSH

  • 6:30 PM: Presentation by Kyoko (Kado Studios)

  • 8:00 PM: Event Concludes


    Tickets HERE!

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VSID Annual Lawn Bowling Event
Aug
12

VSID Annual Lawn Bowling Event

More detailsOur Annual Lawn Bowling Event is back!! Join us for a fun filled evening of lawn bowling to support student scholarships.

THE SOUTHWESTERN BBQ is rolling in this summer... and yes, it's bringing all the charm of a backyard cookout with a lawn bowling twist.

Our Annual Lawn Bowling event is back to support two student scholarships in the Vancouver area.

When: August 12, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm

4:30 pm - Check In and Lane Assignment

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Lawn Bowling (club members will give short lawn bowling lessons)

7:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Wrap Up

8:00 pm - Lawn Bowling Club Closes

Where: Queen Elizabeth Park, just off 33rd and Cambie. The Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club is located east of the pitch and putt.

Note: There are parking fees in force on all park lots and roads.

Theme: Southwestern BBQ

Dress Code: Embrace your best Southwestern-inspired style. A prize will be awarded for best dressed!

Think laid-back Southwestern BBQ style—gingham, denim, cowboy boots, sunflowers, and rustic summer charm. Whether you go full country chic or add a touch of Western flair, come dressed to celebrate and bowl in style!

Dust off your boots, bring your BBQ spirit, and join us for a memorable summer social!

TICKETS HERE

to come.

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CREDA Developing Leaders Lawn Bowling Event
Aug
6

CREDA Developing Leaders Lawn Bowling Event

Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time:
2:30PM-5:00PM
Location:
Granville Park Lawn Bowling Club

Address:  3025 Fir Street, Vancouver, BC

Members & Sponsors - $80
Non-Members - $90

Get ready for an exciting afternoon of lawn bowling, great food, refreshing drinks, and exceptional networking opportunities at the beautiful Granville Park Lawn Bowling Club.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or trying lawn bowling for the first time, this fun and welcoming event is open to all.

Space is limited, so don’t wait—secure your spot today and be part of an unforgettable summer experience with fellow industry professionals!

Food and Drinks included with registration.


REGISTER HERE!

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BOMA Pride March
Aug
2

BOMA Pride March

Date: August 2nd 2026

Time: 10:00AM- 4:00PM

𝗕𝗢𝗠𝗔 𝗕𝗖 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲! 🏳️‍🌈

We’re excited to announce that we'll be participating in the Vancouver Pride Parade on Sunday, August 2, 2026!

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!

If you or your company is a BOMA BC member, we’d love to have you join our 2026 parade group (family members welcome)!

Come celebrate and support 2SLGBTQIA+ communities while recognizing our industry’s commitment to creating more inclusive spaces and workplaces.


Sign up HERE!

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Above 90 Lighting: Understanding Acoustics
Jul
30

Above 90 Lighting: Understanding Acoustics

Date: Thursday, July 30th, 2026
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: A90 Office
Address: #180-411 Railway Street


4:00 - 4:30 PM — Light refreshments
4:30 - 5:30 PM — CEU Presentation
5:30 - 6:00 PM — Closing Notes

A closer look at how acoustic lighting can improve comfort and productivity in open-plan spaces.

LUXXBOX CEU: UNDERSTANDING ACOUSTICS (1 credit)
A closer look at how acoustic lighting can improve comfort and productivity in open-plan spaces.

FREE EVENT, RSVP HERE!

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Brushes & Bottles
Jul
28

Brushes & Bottles

📅 Date & Time

  • Date: Tuesday, July 28th

  • Time: 4:00 PM onwards (Please account for late afternoon traffic driving into Vancouver!)

📍 Location & Parking

  • Venue: Robinson Lighting & Bath Showroom

  • Address: 2912 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J7

  • Parking Info: Paid parking is available at the rear of the building. Limited free underground parking is available on-site, and there is free street parking nearby on 16th Ave.

Overview

Join NKBA BC & Robinson for Brushes & Bottles! Paint, sip wine, and network with design pros at the Granville showroom on July 28.

Unleash your creativity and raise a glass with the local design community! The NKBA BC Chapter, in partnership with Robinson Lighting & Bath, invites you to a vibrant evening of connection and creativity at Robinson's beautiful Granville Street showroom.

We are offering two ways to attend this exclusive event: join us for the full experience with a guided painting session, or opt for a networking-only ticket to mix, mingle, and socialize with fellow industry professionals.

🕒 Event Agenda

4:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Social Mixer & Networking

Arrive, grab a glass of wine, enjoy some music, and catch up with colleagues.

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Guided Painting Session

Grab your easel! A local artist will guide you step-by-step through creating your own masterpiece.

🎟️ Ticket Options & Pricing

Space is strictly limited to 30 painting spots to ensure a comfortable experience, so secure your spot early!

💡 Important Reminder: If you are purchasing a Networking & Painting ticket, it already includes access to the social mixer. You do not need to buy a separate Networking ticket!

REGISTER HERE!

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Senior Living Construction Site Tour
Jul
28

Senior Living Construction Site Tour

  • 6189 Granville Street Vancouver, British Columbia Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Behind the Build: Senior Living

Presented by: CCW & Marcon
Date:
Tuesday, July 28th, 2025

Location: 6189 Granville St., Vancouver (Granville & W 47th Ave)

Meeting Point: Site office is on W 47th Ave, where guests will be greeted and checked in

Parking: Street parking available along W 47th Ave (south side of the project)



Join Marcon and Canadian Construction Women for an exclusive behind-the-scenes site tour of Amica Kerrisdale, a six-storey, 208-unit senior living community under construction in Vancouver’s Oakridge neighbourhood, a build that blends the complexity of a hospital with the hospitality of a boutique hotel. The project comprises 62 Assisted Living, 68 Memory Care, 67 Independent Living, and 11 Premium Independent Living rental homes. This is a rare opportunity to see senior living construction up close: the unique accessibility standards, the long-lead coordination, the finish tolerances, and the problem-solving that separates this building type from conventional residential. Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned professional, there's something here worth seeing.


Attendees will walk the full building from parkade level to rooftop, exploring completed and near-complete spaces:

• Memory care suites with code-specific guard heights and finish tolerances

• Premium independent living mock-up suites

• Commercial kitchen at mechanical and electrical rough-in

• Indoor P1 amenities: salon, theatre, fitness centre, and pool

• Green roof assembly with irrigation and low-voltage controls

• Complex mechanical systems: air source heat pumps, fan coils, and make-up air units

• Main high voltage electrical room and standby generator 


Tickets go on sale July 3rd!

REGISTER HERE!


Agenda:

3:30 PM: Registration

3:40 PM - 3:45 PM: Welcome & Safety Orientation  

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM: Project Overview & Site Tour

 

Networking:

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM 

Venue: Time Out Market

Following our tour, attendees to join us for cocktails at Time Out Market, Oakridge Park - a short distance from the site at 5:30 PM.


PPE REQUIREMENTS

All attendees must arrive wearing the following, no exceptions:

• CSA-approved steel-toed boots

• Hi-visibility vest

• Hard hat

• Long sleeves

• Long pants

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Designer Happy Hour
Jul
23

Designer Happy Hour

Designer Happy Hour

Date: July 23, 2026

Time: 5:00-8:00PM

Location: Container Brewery

Address: 1216 Franklin St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1K1

Welcome (back) to our community of builders, designers, and trades!

This event is a simple Happy Hour where socializing is encouraged through casual conversation with old colleagues and new, across the entire industry. Designer shoes are as welcome as your site boots. No need to make a fuss about it. We do business with people we trust, so authenticity is the name of the game.

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NCIDQ "The Q and You” Webinar
Jul
23

NCIDQ "The Q and You” Webinar

Date: July 23 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00pm CST

Join IIDA for an informational webinar exploring the NCIDQ exam and certification with Kayla Karpp (CIDQ), Julianne J Peters, IIDA (Design Success Network), and Marcia Sweigert, IIDA (Marcia Sweigert Interiors). Learn more from our presenters about how to include the NCIDQ exam in your career path and the benefits of certification - like expertise in understanding and applying current codes, career advancement, and increased compensation.

In this session, we’ll also cover the important changes that have been reimplemented in 2026, so you’ll leave with clear guidance whether to take the exam now or later.

Topics include:
• Why NCIDQ matters
• How to incorporate NCIDQ certification in your career path
• Benefits of being NCIDQ certified
• Overview of eligibility, format and section requirements
• What’s changing in the NCIDQ exam in 2026 (new blueprint, renamed section, new question formats)
 • Tips to prepare for the exam and plan your exam strategy

REGISTER HERE!

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PSMA Architecture Walking Tour
Jul
22

PSMA Architecture Walking Tour

  • 12 Water Street Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 1A5 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

PSMA Architecture Walking Tour (Tour and Social (Looking at Gastown)

Date: July 22, 2026

Time: 4:30PM-7:00PM

Address:
12 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7

Join Architects and Design Consultants on a walking tour of Gastown with industry professionals

Join the PSMA's Summer Walking Tour, this year tour will focus on Vancouver's Historic Gastown. The tour will be lead by Andrew Lockhart of Atmosphere Architect in partnership with Peeroj Thakre of PH5 Architecture.

The tour will begin at the plaza at junction of Powell, Alexander, Water and Carrall Streets.

The tour will focus on buildings of historic signficance and there will be several stops with short walks in between.

The tour will be about 45-55 minutes and will conclude with a social to be held at one of Gastown's famous pubs/restaurant.

More information to come:

REGISTER HERE!

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Let's Get Social: Summer Rooftop Networking Event
Jul
22

Let's Get Social: Summer Rooftop Networking Event

Let's Get Social: Summer Rooftop Networking Event

Hosted by: CoFunction

Date: July 22, 2026

Time: 4:00-6:00PM

Location: CoFunction

Address: 1937 Triumph Street Vancouver, BC

Build relationships. Share ideas. Grow your network—with panoramic views of Vancouver's mountains and waterfront.

Join us for a special Summer Rooftop Networking edition of Let's Get Social, bringing together professionals from the design, construction, architecture, engineering, development, and real estate industries for an evening of meaningful conversations in a relaxed rooftop setting.

Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, meet future collaborators, exchange industry insights, or simply connect with others shaping Vancouver's built environment, this event is for you.

TICKETS HERE!

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BOMA's Totally Rad 80s Boat Cruise presented by Grime Fighters
Jul
16

BOMA's Totally Rad 80s Boat Cruise presented by Grime Fighters

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026

Time: 1:30pm - 6:00pm

Location: Boarding & embarking at Westin Bayshore Marina
1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver

The BOMA Totally Rad 80’s Boat Cruise Presented by Grime Fighters - where the beats are big, the outfits are louder, and the vibes are straight out of the 1980's!

Bust out the neon, tease up your hair, and hop aboard for an unforgettable afternoon cruising the Vancouver waterfront in true retro style. Join your fellow BOMA party crew as we turn back time for a sun-soaked celebration packed with throwback hits, outrageous fashion, and all the nostalgic fun your mixtape-loving heart can handle.

Whether you’re rocking leg warmers, leather jackets, acid wash denim, or full Miami Vice energy, this is your chance to party like it’s 1985.

Aboard our floating time machine, prepare to experience:

🎶 Totally Tubular Tunes
Our DJ will be spinning the ultimate 80’s soundtrack all afternoon long - from Madonna to Michael, Prince to Bon Jovi, and every singalong anthem in between.

🍹 Rad Refreshments & Retro Bites
Enjoy delicious appetizers, complimentary drink tickets, and refreshing cocktails while soaking up the sunshine on deck.

🕺 Best Dressed Contest
Channel your inner 80’s icon for a chance to win prizes for the most epic retro look. Bigger hair, brighter colours, and more sequins are strongly encouraged.

🎤 Dance Contest Throwback
Moonwalk, Vogue, or Livin’ on a Prayer your way onto the dance floor as we keep the energy high from dock to dock.

📸 Retro Photo Moments
Grab your crew and strike a pose at our themed photo station - because if there aren’t pictures, did the 80’s even happen?

💿 This isn’t just a boat cruise, it’s a full-on retro revival! Grab your Ray-Bans, dust off your cassette tapes, and get ready for the most bodacious party of the summer!

Don't Miss the Boat! Agenda:

Embark: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Sail: 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Disembark: 5:30pm to 6pm

Price:
$125 plus GST for Members

$150 plus GST for Guest of Members*
(*Guest of Member tickets are exclusively

TICKETS HERE


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Paint & Sip Mocktails
Jul
9

Paint & Sip Mocktails

PAiNT & SiP MOCKTaiLS

Presented by: SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, Bevees and Dana Mooney

Date: JULY 9TH, 2026

Time: 6PM-8PM

Location: Bevees

Address: #203 - 2748 Lougheed Hwy, Port Coquitlam, BC

COLOURFUL CONVERSATIONS, ABSTRACT CONCEPTS & MOCKTAILS

Theme: Abstract Concepts w/ Sherwin Williams’ July Color of the Month

RSVP:

liz.kecki@sherwin.com

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COI's 4th annual NeoCan't
Jul
9

COI's 4th annual NeoCan't

Date: July 9th 2026
Time:
4-6:30PM
Location:
COI’s showroom
Address:
2231 Columbia St Vancouver BC

Eager for an afternoon of fresh ideas, great connections, and design inspiration? We’d love to have you join us at COI’s showroom (2231 Columbia St) on Thursday, July 9th for this year’s edition of NeoCan’t!

Join peers from across the industry as we turn our showroom into a lively mini vendor fair, showcasing the latest in product design, sustainability, and furniture innovation for all of life’s spaces.

Refreshments will be served and some amazing prizes to be won!

Spots will fill quickly, so be sure to RESERVE YOUR SPOT by signing up at the link: COI Presents NeoCan’t 2026

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K2 Stone – Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America
Jun
24

K2 Stone – Building with Natural Stone Materials | Sustainably Sourced Building Materials Within North America

Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Online
Cost: Free

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 terminology, design sustainable architecture with locally sourced natural stone building materials, identify different natural stone geology types, identify common natural stone product types, and understand how they can be utilized within architectural building or landscape designs.

REGISTER HERE

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Coffee & Colour
Jun
23

Coffee & Colour

Presented by: Sherwin-Williams

Presenter(s):  Danielle Cousins and Liz Kecki

Date: June 23, 2026

Networking Time: 9:00 am

Presentation Time: 9:00 am

Discover how innovative paint technology, the psychology of color, and nature-driven design can support healthier, more inspiring spaces.

Register Here



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RAIC- Inside Wood: A Practical Guide to Exposed Wood in Interior Spaces
Jun
19

RAIC- Inside Wood: A Practical Guide to Exposed Wood in Interior Spaces

Date: June 19, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Online
Cost: Free (RAIC members) / $39 (Non-members)

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 variety of building types including residential, healthcare, education, institutional, commercial, and community projects.

REGISTER HERE

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WIA Summer Social Event
Jun
17

WIA Summer Social Event

Hosted by Women In Architecture

Date: Wednesday June 17, 2026

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm

Location: Poliform

Address: 779 West Pender St., Vancouver BC

Join Women in Architecture Vancouver for an evening of connection, conversation, and inspiration within our vibrant design community.

This special networking event will feature a guest talk by Adele Rankin of Kasian, who will share her insights on mentorship and leadership in architecture and design—exploring how we can support one another’s growth, build meaningful careers, and shape more inclusive professional environments.

Following the discussion, enjoy an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, emerging designers, and students in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re early in your career or an established professional, this event offers a chance to exchange ideas, build community, and be inspired by shared experiences in architecture and design.

Tickets available HERE

Admission: $15 via Zeffy

If you have any questions, please email events@wiavancouver.org

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Speaker Event: Revery Architecture
Jun
16

Speaker Event: Revery Architecture

Date: June 16, 2026

Time: 5:00PM- 7:00PM

Location: Inform

Address: 50 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4, Canada

Join us on June 16 at our 50 Water Street showroom for a special speaker event with Revery Architecture, presented by architect Venelin Kokalov. Kokalov's talk will explore the enduring importance of beauty as a fundamental human need, examining how space, light, nature, memory, and time can move architecture beyond utility. 

Venelin Kokalov leads Revery Architecture, an internationally recognized practice known for creating works that connects people, nature, and emotion. At its core, his philosophy holds that architecture should do more than perform efficiently—it should inspire, engage the senses, and enrich the way we live.


Arrive at 5:00 PM for light refreshments. The talk starts at 6:00 PM and will be 
Live Streamed.

RSVP HERE.

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The Power of Process w/ Betsey Brandenburg
Jun
16

The Power of Process w/ Betsey Brandenburg

Hosted by: NKBA British Columbia

Date: June 16, 2026

Time: 4:00–6:30 PM

Location: Ames Tile & Stone, Burnaby

Address: 2229 Beta Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5

We're hosting Betsy Brandenburg, founder of Designer Sanity, in partnership with Ames Tile & Stone for The Power of Process, an interactive workshop designed to help designers stop reinventing the wheel and build a clear, repeatable process they can use.

Betsy will guide attendees through creating a process that brings more clarity, consistency, and profitability to their projects while improving client communication, project timelines, selections, and overall workflow. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a customized process roadmap you can put into practice right away.

Whether you're a newer designer or you've been in the industry for years, I think you'll walk away with some great tools and insights.

We'd love to see you there.

REGISTER HERE.

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Celebration of Life for Catherine McGee
Jun
13

Celebration of Life for Catherine McGee

Join us in honouring the life of Catherine Lisa McGee


Celebration of Life

Date: June 13, 2026

Time: 2:30pm

Location: St. Andrews United Church

Address: 1044 St. Georges Ave. North Vancouver, BC

Organizer: Ray Dalupang (Catherine McGee’s husband)

Please share any photos of Catherine you may have with Ray at: raydalupang@gmail.com

Additionally, if you’d like to contribute to a memorial fund set up in Catherine’s honor for childhood education, mental health and environmental initiatives, please visit:

http://vancouverfoundation.ca/catherine-mcgee-memorial-fund

“Take back your JOY, collect IT from the ether, nourish it in YOUR pocket, SHARE it freely, and watch it EVER multiply.”

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IDIBC AGM 2026
Jun
11

IDIBC AGM 2026

The Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia(“IDIBC”)

The Board of Directors of IDIBC hereby gives notice that the Annual General Meeting of IDIBC will be held by electronic means as an online videoconference in British Columbia, on the 11th day of June, 2026, at the hour of 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., for the following purposes:

  1. To receive the year-end financial statements of IDIBC for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2025.

  2. Presentation of any ordinary or special resolutions requiring member consent.

  3. Election of nominated Directors to the Board of Management.

  4. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Registration prior to the AGM is required for all members. Registration information will be used to record Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Intern and Registered members as well as verify member eligibility to vote. All members in good standing are entitled to attend the Annual General Meeting. In accordance with IDIBC Bylaws, only Registered members are entitled to vote on resolutions.

4:00pm – CEU start – Support For Your Design Business
5:00pm – Official AGM start

Each member must register their name prior to the AGM.  Registration details will be sent via email.

Registration deadline is Friday June 5, 2026. You must register prior to the AGM to receive your AGM package, meeting link and access the meeting on June 5th. Attending the CEU & AGM are each worth one non-IDCEC approved CEU.

If you have questions about the online meeting or if you would like to assign your proxy vote to another Registered member, please email info@idibc.org.

ZOOM LINK HERE.

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Biophilic Color CEU Webinar
Jun
10

Biophilic Color CEU Webinar

Presented by: Cloverdale Paint & Farrell Callhoun Paint

Date: June 10 2026

Time: 10AM/PDT or 1PM EDT

Location: ONLINE (ZOOM)

Cloverdale Paint is proud to present our second accredited CEU  course for 2026 delivered by the talented Fawn Chang.  

Please join us for this exciting Webinar.  Take an hour of your day to dive deep into neuroscience of the perception of colour.

Unlike conventional biophilia or color theory courses that focus primarily on natural hues such as greens, blues, and browns, this course demonstrates how all colors function as biological and environmental signals processed by the nervous system.

Drawing on research from environmental psychology and neuroscience, the course examines how chromatic conditions affect orientation, fatigue, stress load, and psychological resilience. It further explores how poorly calibrated color environments can contribute to disorientation, sensory overload, reduced performance, and long-term mental strain. The course also addresses welfare outcomes through instruction on integrating color with biophilic and Gestalt design principles to improve spatial legibility, reduce cognitive load, support visual comfort, and enhance occupant functioning in every built environment where humans work, learn, live and socialize. 

Time Conflict? To have this presented privately for your firm or group, please contact Fawn@FawnChang.com and we'll make it happen.

Earn Credits. Expand Your Expertise. Design with Impact. Change Lives.

REGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM LINK!

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