From building your foundation to shaping a lasting legacy, the RAIC is here to help at every stage of your architectural career. Renewing your membership allows us to stand together in our shared commitment to foster a strong architectural community that is valued and empowered to create change.

Learn more about this year’s offer for renewing before January 18, 2024. 

Renew online using a credit card or select the cheque option to be emailed an invoice. For assistance with login or questions about your membership, please contact membership@raic.org or 1-844-856-7242 ext 2000.   

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💬 The RAIC Project Management for Architects course that I attended in January 2020 was very informative and enjoyable. The instructor was an expert in the field of Project Management, demonstrating not only a profound knowledge of the subject but also a genuine passion for it. What set this course apart was the seamless integration of the Project Management Professional (PMP) methodology with architectural practice. The instructor offered real project examples and hands on exercises to address day to day management issues.  - Emmanuelle van Rutten 

Join the ranks of successful architects and take your skills to the next level. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future. Book now to secure your spot and save $300!

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Are there interns at your firm - or others you know - who are preparing for the Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) exam? The RAIC offers a preparatory course, the NBCC Part 3 and Part 9, which is designed specifically to support their success.  

This popular course is taught by Jensen Hughes Consulting Canada Ltd., and is available on-demand as a series of 8, 2-hour learning sessions (16 hours in total). 

For interns who are interested in the course but would like to know more, there is also a live Q&A available. The Q&A is FREE for those already registered for the courses, and $25 for those not yet registered. 

Interns can register for the course anytime, or sign up for the next Q&A session!

The RAIC Job Board is a great way to save time when you’re looking for the best candidates in the field of architecture across Canada - and it’s FREE for RAIC members to post! 

Share a position available in your firm, a student job or a volunteer opportunity - simply log in to the members portal, then go to the RAIC Job Board and select “Add Job Posting” from the For Members menu on the left. 

Not a member yet? Join the RAIC today to get access to this valuable offer, or purchase a RAIC Job Board post from the RAIC Online Store for $149.

The RAIC opens its call for submissions today for its annual awards. The Architectural Practice Award, the Emerging Architectural Practice Award, the RAIC Advocate for Architecture Award, the RAIC Architectural Journalism and Media Award and the RAIC Research & Innovation in Architecture Award are all accepting submissions. These awards will also be accompanied by a call for nominations for Honorary Membership.  

The RAIC annual awards are a celebration of creativity, innovation, and excellence in Canadian architecture. The awards highlight work that challenges us and changes our built environment for the better, showing the value of architecture and its positive impact on our lives. If you know of a person, project, or practice that demonstrates these qualities, the RAIC annual awards are an opportunity for them to gain national recognition. 

The deadline for submission for all 2024 annual awards is 10:00 p.m. ET on January 11, 2024. Applicants must submit their work through the online RAIC awards platform.

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Council for the Arts invite architects to submit projects for the 2024 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. 

Presented every two years, up to 12 medals are awarded to celebrate outstanding design in recently completed built projects – big or small – by Canadian architects. The 2024 program, updated this season to reflect the critical values of both organizations, continues a tradition initiated by the Massey Medals in 1950. It provides an important source of understanding of the nature of Canadian architecture and the regional, cultural and historic forces expressed in the built environment. 

The 2024 submission fees have been reduced as part of the RAIC’s commitment to greater inclusivity. For more pricing and updated submission details, please refer to the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture call for submissions.  

The deadline to submit a project for consideration is December 7, 2023, at 10:00 p.m. ET. Applicants must submit their work through the online RAIC awards platform.  

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) are pleased to announce that submissions are now being accepted for the 2024 National Urban Design Awards. 

The National Urban Design Awards are awarded every two years and recognize the important link between architects, planners, and landscape architects in achieving successful urban design. They strive to raise awareness of the crucial role that urban design plays in maintaining and improving the quality of life in Canadian cities and acknowledge the efforts of individuals, organizations, firms, and projects in this field. 

Beginning this year, up to 12 submissions will be selected from any of the six categories specified. To learn about the updated Terms of Reference, eligibility, and submission requirements, as well as past recipients, please visit the following links:  

• National Urban Design Awards 
• Call for Submissions 

The 2024 submission fees have been reduced as part of our commitment to greater inclusivity. For more pricing and updated submission details, please refer to the NUDA call for submissions.    

The deadline to submit a project for consideration is January 11, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. ET.

Nominate your colleagues and peers for Fellowship and Honorary Fellowship in the RAIC. The College of Fellows formally recognizes members and distinguished laypersons who have made outstanding contributions to the profession in design, scholarship, or service to the profession or the community.

Nominations for Fellowship 
 
A Fellow of the RAIC College is a Member of the RAIC who has achieved professional eminence or has rendered distinctive service to the profession or to the community at large. Nomination and advancement to Fellowship is administered by the RAIC College. A Member must have been a member of the RAIC for at least five (5) non-consecutive years in the last ten years from submission date prior to nomination. Fellowship is bestowed for life and is one of the highest honours the RAIC can confer upon a member.
 
Nominations for Honorary Fellowship 
 
An Honorary Fellow of the RAIC College is an Honorary Member of the RAIC who has achieved international professional eminence or has rendered distinctive service to the profession or to the community at large, nationally or internationally. Architects registered in Canada are not eligible for nomination. Nomination and advancement to Honorary Fellowship is administered by the RAIC College. Honorary Fellowship is bestowed for life and is one of the highest honours the RAIC can confer upon an individual. 
 
We invite all members of the RAIC to nominate an individual. 
 
Please visit the College’s webpage to review the 2024 nomination process and requirements. 
 
Deadline for Fellowship and Honorary Fellowship nominations: October 31, 2023.  
  
All nominations must be submitted on RAIC’s online submission platform.

We're excited to share that a new version of The Path: Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada has been launched.  

Since its creation in 2017, this powerful online course has been highly regarded for its impact in helping members gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture and their relationship with the land.  

The updated course features 25% more content and an enhanced interactive format with plenty of engagement opportunities and new material, including lessons on land acknowledgements, unmarked graves, 'pretendians', urban Indigenous realities, and Canada's UNDRIP Act. 

This platform provides multiple learning resources including videos, texts, exercises, and assessment questions. It uniquely covers all three Indigenous peoples: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, and is accessible in English (Oct.1) and French (Nov. 1).  

The course is on-demand and takes approximately 6 hours to complete with a certificate provided upon successful completion. 

Past participants are not expected to re-register if they have completed the course.  

Sign up today and learn how to create a more culturally safe sector!  

P.S. - Have unanswered questions? Find answers by visiting our Q&A page.

ON DEMAND SESSIONS

• Zeroing In on Net-Zero Recreation Complexes

• Washrooms for All: A Case Study Approach to Gender-Neutral, Accessible Design

• NBCC Part 3 & 9 Bundle

• RAIC 2023 Conference on Architecture is now On Demand!

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

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is Canada’s only source for recognized Canadian standard construction industry documents, offering consensus-built documents and contracts that are transparent, balanced, and standardized. 

The RAIC offers a selection of contracts, contract seals, documents and guides to assist the architectural community with projects. These are available to RAIC members and non-members. RAIC members receive special discounted pricing, please ensure you are logged into the RAIC website before making a purchase. 

Please see our website for further details, and to purchase the documents you need! 

Polymershapes is the premier distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, film, and associated products, with over 70 years of industry-leading heritage. We have the industry’s most knowledgeable and highly trained sales and customer service team. Our network of 70 stocking facilities, located throughout the US, Canada, Mexico and Chile, enables our customers access to extensive local inventory from world-class supplier partners, and we can provide same day delivery in many locations. We offer expert conversion capabilities including cut-to-size sheets, film conversion and CNC routing and machining. We consistently deliver innovative solutions to delight our customers.

A division of Polymershapes, Insulgard^TM Security Products provides architectural security systems built to resist ballistic, forced entry, and wind and impact threats. With the ability to take projects from concept through finished product, Insulgard adds expertise and value every step of the way. The Insulgard portfolio includes a vast array of products and systems, commonly found in banks, convenience stores, commercial and government offices, and retail establishments, such as counterlines, glazing materials, windows, doors, framing systems, transaction windows, and document and package passers. With one of the largest installation networks in the industry, we are able to serve customers across the nation.

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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) announces the Cascadia Grey to Green Conference, to be held in person on November 2-3, 2023. The conference will consist of a hands on training program for the Green Roof Installation and Maintenance certification, tours, and expert speakers from across Cascadia. See the agenda at a glance here, and register here.

The conference is designed for architects, urban planners, engineers, scientists, policymakers, researchers, students, and advocates dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability and addressing the challenges of climate change through the use of green infrastructure.. The event will span two days, offering training on November 2 at the Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia as well as tours, technical presentations, panel discussions, and a small trade show on November 3.

The conference is pending approval for 7 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from professional organizations such as AIA, and ASLA. It is approved for 7 Green Roof Professional (GRP) Credits.

November 2 will feature training and tours, including the new certification "Green Roof Installation & Maintenance Professional Training" (GRIMP) session at the Roofing Contractors Association of BC (RCABC) Workshop, with an admission fee of $425 USD ($575 CAD) and limited spots.  This includes one day of hands on training, 2.5 hours of online instruction, one attempt at the GRIMP exam online, a digital resource manual and a one year individual membership in GrHC.  Tours will be announced soon.

November 3 will feature a full-day plenary-style conference and attached trade show, at the Creekside Community Center and admission fees of $125 USD ($170 CAD) for GRHC members and $150 USD ($205 CAD) for non-members.

Speakers include:

• Jean von Bargen Root, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NOMA, PMP, ASSOC. DBIA - Principal | Director of Sustainability, MWA Architects
• Christine Thuring, PhD, GRP - GRIN-BC/Ecotone: Restoring Biodiversity
• Ryan Vasseur - Manager of Living Architecture Ecosystems, Architek Group of Companies: Maximizing Biodiversity on Green Roofs

See the full agenda here, and register here.

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