You can now access the latest episode of the RAIC Podcast on Architecture.  

In this season’s second episode, RAIC Congress on Architecture Steering Committee member Bianca Dahlman talks with Dr. Harriet Harriss about the publication Architects After Architecture and the Climate Crisis curriculum at the Pratt Institute School of Architecture. 

The RAIC is thrilled to provide a new practice resource, CHOP: Introduction to the 3rd Edition, as a free webinar for RAIC members and $20 for others. This on-demand webinar covers the following topics:

• Creating the CHOP 3rd edition 
• Changes from the CHOP 2nd edition 
• Overview of Chapters, Part 1 to 6 

Tell us what you think - all feedback will be considered in the preparation of the RAIC reponse.

The Government of Canada has launched an Engagement Paper on Canada’s first National Infrastructure Assessment: “Building the Canada We Want in 2050.” It sets out the purpose and benefits of undertaking a National Infrastructure Assessment and seeks input from the public, Indigenous peoples, provinces, territories, municipalities, and stakeholders on three main priorities of the assessment: 

1] Assessing Canada’s infrastructure needs and establishing a long-term vision; 
2] Improving coordination among infrastructure owners and funders; and 
3] Determining the best ways to fund and finance infrastructure. 

Your opinion matters and we want to hear from you to inform our response.  

Please provide your feedback by May 31, 2021 5:00 pm PST. 

Thank you to all the individuals and firms who have generously sponsored a book for this new collection. There is still time to support this project and reach our target to build a comprehensive book collection about architecture for children and adolescents. Sponsors are welcomed from any individuals or firms from across the country. May 28 is the deadline to submit your sponsorship. 
  
Get involved! Each book sponsorship of $25 helps build the collection and includes a personalized bookplate for your selected title.  

To acknowledge and recognize sponsorship, all contributors will have the option for an individual or firm name to be included on the bookplate (decorative label in the front page of the book). 

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is honoured to announce the 26 individuals named to the RAIC College of Fellows for 2021. There are 13 cities and communities from across Canada represented in the cohort this year. 
  
The College of Fellows of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) bestows Fellowship to RAIC members in recognition of outstanding achievement. The criteria includes design excellence, exceptional scholarly contribution, or distinguished service to the profession or the community. 

The National Urban Design Awards of the RAIC, Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) recognize excellence in urban design and demonstrate its importance to the general public. In the first year of a two-year cycle, Canadian municipalities will administer a local, RAIC/CIP/CSLA endorsed, Urban Design Award Program. The municipal cycle is now open for submissions.

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada is pleased to welcome Ashley Belleau-Dame to the RAIC operational team as the incoming Marketing and Communications Specialist, effective May 25, 2021. 

Graduating from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor in Health Sciences, Ashley Belleau-Dame has always been interested in business and marketing development. In 2017, she decided to bring her interests to life when she acquired her entrepreneurial student franchise. She is currently working on her Masters in Business Management (MBA) at University Laval.  

 Ashley has an extensive entrepreneurial background, including founding her own tech start-up—where she was responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies and producing effective traffic generating campaigns. In addition to her marketing expertise, Ashley is fully bilingual and able to handle marketing materials in both English and French. 

 At the RAIC, Ashley will be responsible for the development and implementation of all marketing and communications strategies. 

ITI National Master Specification products are available in the RAIC's online store, at a 10% discount to members! 

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