About the RAIC
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is a not-for-profit, national organization dedicated to representing architects and architecture since 1907. The RAIC is the only national voice for excellence in the built environment in Canada focused on providing Canada’s architectural community with the tools, resources, and education to elevate their practice. The RAIC is committed to showcasing how design enhances quality of life, while advocating for important issues of society through responsible architecture. The RAIC’s mission is to build a better world for all by empowering a strong culture of design excellence in Canada. Through our work, the organization's vision is to establish Canada as a global leader in design and architecture. The RAIC’s national office is based in Ottawa with a growing federated chapter model. Current chapters and networks are based in British Columbia, Alberta, and Nova Scotia.
Mission:
To build a better world for all by empowering a strong culture of design excellence in Canada.
Vision:
To establish Canada as a global leader in design and architecture.
Values:
Integrity – Being accountable, transparent and acting with high ethical standards in all our work.
Agility – Fostering organizational resilience, proactive collaboration with key partners and continuous knowledge sharing to adapt to emerging designs trends and environmental challenges
Design Excellence – Using creativity and innovation to create a sustainable, resilient, inclusive and diverse architectural profession and built environment.
Social Equity – Creating a just culture that strives for social and spatial equity and prosperity, embraces and respects inclusivity and belonging, fosters diversity, and is accessible to all.
Reconciliation – Building, rebuilding and strengthening relationships with Indigenous peoples, reconciliation, and connecting Indigenous designers globally.
Environmental Responsibility – Mitigating impacts of the climate crises on people and communities, as well as the impacts of the built environment on the climate.