At this year’s Conference on architecture in Calgary on May 2-6, there are many great opportunities to explore the city and learn about its architectural scene - including a Studio Crawl in which local architectural firms open their doors to visitors! This event will give conference attendees and the general public the opportunity to visit the offices of six architectural practices located within walking distance of the conference venue - MTa, Sturgess Architecture, Frank Architecture and Interiors, LOLA Architecture, DIALOG, and McKinley Studios.   

No registration is required for this event. For all other Conference 2023 events and education sessions, don’t forget to purchase a Conference All-Access Pass for the best value. We look forward to seeing you in Calgary!

The RAIC will be developing new, architect-focused educational modules for low-carbon capacity and skill building.

We are seeking SMEs interested in contract work to support this educational content development, with expertise and knowledge in the following areas: life cycle assessment, transition planning, embodied carbon, environmental, social governance (ESG), energy modeling, integrated design and more.

This contract work involves content development and/or presentation (in person and online).

Email crivard@raic.org by April 7, 2023 with an expression of interest.  

Settler domination and exploitation of the North American continent has not only had catastrophic consequences for the First Nations who had inhabited the continent for millennia but also for the natural environment.

Previous to colonization, First Nations had sought to thrive and sustain themselves and the environment by learning from and living in the natural world.

What have we as settlers ignored and what things might we yet learn from our First Nations neighbours and colleagues?

Given our continuing dialogue in reconciliation, could architects in particular start a conversation on this topic that is meaningful, provocative and powerful? 

Date:   April 13, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm- 1:30 PM PT
Location: Virtual – Zoom

ON DEMAND SESSIONS

• Implementing Evidence-Based Design
  
  
• Engaging with the Media

• 2023 Conference On Demand Pre Sale!
  

• NBCC Part 3 & 9 Bundle
  

• The Path: Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada

• Introduction to the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada - Free for everyone!
  

Four professionals who have significantly impacted architectural practice around the world have been named Honorary Fellows of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC): Javier Sordo Madaleno Bringas, FAIA; David Hughes, FAIA; Tokunbo Ómisorè, RIBA, FNIA, PPAUA, Hon. AIA; and Sumayya Vally. The 2023 Honorary Fellows exemplify the tremendous impact that architects have—not only on the built environment, but also on public life and the world around them. For further details about the four new Honorary Fellows, please see our website. 

With the support of generous donors, The RAIC Foundation had an exciting 2022, launching two new awards and entering into relationships with other like-minded organizations. Please read their full statement providing an update on their activities for the past year, and thanking their donors for their ongoing commitment to architecture in Canada.

Deadline for submissions to all 2023 scholarships and bursaries is 10:00 pm ET on April 28, 2023.

To learn more about each opportunity, and review eligibility and submission requirements, please go to the RAIC Scholarships and Bursaries webpage.

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Submissions are now being accepted for the 2023 Toronto Urban Design Awards.

The call for entries deadline is April 24 at 12 p.m. (noon).

The awards recognize the significant contribution that architects, landscape architects, urban designers, artists, design students and city builders make to the look and livability of our city.

Project entry details and program information is available at www.toronto.ca/tuda.