Renewing your RAIC membership is a commitment to our shared mission of driving positive change through architecture. Your support enables us to address critical issues and foster an empowered community that shapes a lasting legacy. 

If you renew before January 18, you are automatically entered into a draw for a chance to win prizes such as an:

• All-access pass to the Conference on Architecture 2024 or Congress on Architecture 2024
• Annual Award submission
• Five on-demand webinars
• Digital copy of the 2023 Canadian Architectural Practices Benchmark Report

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.   

We are excited to announce that the library feature on RAIC Connects has been updated to make it more user-friendly and innovative. As a community member or manager, you can now share resources more easily and enjoyably with others. 

We have added some exciting features to the library, including: 

• A fresh and modern look: We have updated the library interface to make it look better and more attractive. 
• Better organization: Community managers can now manage resources more effectively with new tools. 
• An improved user experience: You can now navigate and view resources more efficiently and enjoy a smoother experience overall. 
• Priority Pinning: This feature allows you to see the most viewed resources and other important documents pinned to the top. 

 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at connects@raic.org. We are eager to hear how this upgrade enhances your experience and welcome any feedback. 

Accessibility is an important issue in Canada, with almost 50 percent of adults experiencing a permanent or temporary physical disability or living with someone who has it. As a society, it is our responsibility to ensure that our communities are accessible, allowing everyone to fully participate and enjoy life. 

Join Canada’s growing accessibility movement with the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™. The digital course provides participants with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to rate a site according to RHFAC standards. 

Next session: January 22, 2024 - March 31, 2024. Register before January 12, 2024, and enjoy a $200 discount.

This offer is only valid for registration through the RAIC store. 

Read the November 2023 edition of the RAIC Journal, published by Canadian Architect.

Articles include:

• Benchmarking Success
• Why Raymond Moriyama Matters
• John Di Castri, Architect: A Retrospective

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Stanford Paul Downey, a founding partner of Stanford Downey Architects Inc. and a distinguished Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Stanford was a renowned architect who served on several architectural committees, including the Ontario Association of Architects. He will be remembered for many of his buildings designed during his years with various architectural firms, including the iconic 1 King Street West in downtown Toronto. Remembrances can be left for his family, friends, and colleagues at: Stanford Paul Downey | (wordpress.com)

It is with sorrow we announce the passing of Jerome Markson. Mr. Markson was a true pioneer in the Canadian housing industry and was recognized for his contributions as a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) as well as the RAIC Gold Medalist in 2022. Markson was a progressive architect known for his humane designs that positively affected the post-1970s immigration boom in Greater Toronto. His notable works include The Smith Residence (1955), Market Square Condominiums (1980), Group Health Centre in Sault Ste. Marie (1962), and Alexandra Park Public Housing (1965). To read more about his many contributions, please visit:  Archinect

The RAIC opened its call for submissions 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 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.

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

For students: 

• Vince Catalli Scholarship in Sustainable Design Innovation *- $5,000 
• Canada Green Building Council Scholarship for Sustainable Design and Research * - $5,000
• The Arts and Letters Club of Toronto Foundation’s Award for Architectural Conservation - $1,000
• Kiyoshi Matsuzaki Scholarship (for RAIC Syllabus students only) - $3,000 

For Interns/ Intern Architects/ Architects: 

• RAIC Foundation Bursary - $2,500
• College of Fellows Centennial Fund for Interns/Intern Architects - $5,000 

Deadline for the Canada Green Building Council Scholarship for Sustainable Design and Research, the RAIC Foundation Bursary and the College of Fellows Centennial Fund for Interns/Intern Architects is February 26, 2024. 

Deadline for the Vince Catalli Scholarship in Sustainable Design Innovation, The Arts and Letters Club of Toronto Foundation’s Award for Architectural Conservation and the Kiyoshi Matsuzaki Scholarship is April 26, 2024. 

* Submissions for these awards are limited to one or two for each accredited school. Schools will select student(s) to apply.  

We're pleased to continue our partnership with NBS, offering RAIC members discounted access to NBS Chorus. This web-based software simplifies specification writing, organization, and collaboration, reducing errors and omissions compared to traditional Word documents.

NBS Chorus purchases through the RAIC store include all National Master Specification (NMS) content libraries in both English and French (DDN). Additionally, Word document purchases over $1500 through RAIC now come with a complimentary NBS Chorus license.

Curious? Visit the NBS website for more info or to express your interest in a demonstration NBS website.

Are you interested in supporting the RAIC in achieving its purpose of creating a better world for all by empowering Canada’s architectural community?  

We invite RAIC members to submit expressions of interest to join one of the following working groups: 

• Professional Practice 
• Continuing Education 
• Fees and Procurement 
• Long Term Care Design 
• Promoting Equity and Justice Advisory Committee
• Truth and Reconciliation Task Force
• Membership Committee (NEW)

Learn more and apply today.  

Deadline to submit extended – December 8, 2023.

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• Resilient Buildings Are Sustainable and Protect Life 

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• NBCC Part 3 & 9 Bundle

• RAIC 2023 Conference on Architecture is now On Demand!

• The Sum of all Parts: Disability Culture as a key component of Inclusive Design

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

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