Introduction

A national voice for Architects and Architecture!

Members receive a Certificate of Membership in the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and are entitled to attach a designation following their name. Full membership includes graduates from a professionnal degree program in architecture, intern Architects or interns, as well as faculty members of a University School of Architecture.

The MRAIC (Member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada) and FRAIC (Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada) designations are recognized symbols of professionalism.

Licensed (or Registered) Architects are also encouraged to use the title, "Architect" after their name. This not only clarifies professional stature, it helps reinforce the numerous important roles in society held by qualified architects.

And more ...

• Access to quality Professional Development programs, practice support documents, RAIC Committees and Working Groups, and international activities (such as Marmomacc and UIA Working Groups).
• A listing in the national RAIC Online Member Directory.
• Eligibility for nomination to the College of Fellows, after five consecutive years of membership in the RAIC.
• Monthly electronic Bulletin offering the latest information about architecture across Canada.
• Eligibility for the RAIC Awards of Excellence.
• Free subscription to Canadian Architect for Canadian residents. For more info, please contact Beata Olechnowicz at 416-442-5600 ext 3543.

Promoting Architects and Architecture

The RAIC is committed to excellence in its programs and services to members, and to promoting excellence in the practice of or, by the profession of architecture. It represents architects in a variety of ways.

Advocacy - promoting architecture and architects to clients, the construction industry, governments and the general public. Offering input to the Federal Government regarding procurement and contracts.

Communications - the RAIC monthly Bulletin, Annual Report, a bi-monthly Update in Canadian Architect, RAIC website, media relations, e-notices about RAIC events, and Architecture, the advocacy magazine for institutional clients.

Honours and Awards Programs - recognizing architects and students of architecture every year.

Practice Support - offering standard contract documents and other materials such as the Supplements to the Canadian Handbook of Practice.

Professional Development - delivering quality courses and other support material across Canada.

Festivals of Architecture - an annual event where architects from across Canada and those interested in the profession get together to debate, discuss and celebrate.

External Relations - partnering or working with a wide range of national and international organizations.

RAIC Foundation - providing financial support to students and researchers.