Members who renew by January 18, 2024 are automatically entered into our exclusive draw to win one of five prizes including an all-access pass to the 2024 Conference on Architecture in Vancouver, BC. Find out more about what you could win here. 

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'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.

The building sector is responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions. As part of a larger national capacity and skill-building project, the RAIC held a training program during Congress 2023 to increase low-carbon awareness among architects. To increase access to a larger audience, the RAIC will be hosting a live webinar version of the training over four Tuesdays in February: 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024. Each module is 90 minutes in duration.

This workshop is a collaboration with the Canada Green Building Council as part of the Low Carbon Training Program. This program is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.

Governor General’s Medals in Architecture – Deadline is 10 pm ET, December 14, 2023

Annual Awards – Deadline is 10 pm ET, January 11, 2024:

National Urban Design Awards – Deadline is 10 pm ET, January 11, 2024

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.  

Join us at the 2024 Conference on Architecture in Vancouver, BC, from May 14th to 18th! With over 50 education sessions, renowned speakers, networking opportunities, an Expo on Architecture, and much more, there's something for everyone! For more information, please visit the 2024 RAIC Conference on Architecture website or email krussell@raic.org. Registration opens early 2024! 

Interested in volunteering at the Vancouver event? Submit your interest today. 

ON DEMAND SESSIONS

• Resilient Buildings Are Sustainable and Protect Life 

• A Bottom-Up Approach to a Healthier City 

• 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!

Decarbonization has become a top priority for the concrete industry in Canada. The Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI) and the allied concrete associations, have set a goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. As of 2022, approximately 3 million tonnes of precast products will be produced annually in Canada. Over the next thirty years, the precast concrete industry in Canada is expected to grow significantly as the demand for new prefabricated infrastructure, commercial and residential structures continues to increase. If no action is taken now, carbon emissions will continue to increase with industry growth.

CPCI has developed a net-zero roadmap in consultation with industry partners and regulators. This roadmap outlines the steps necessary for the precast concrete industry to achieve net-zero by 2050. It also aligns with the net-zero roadmaps developed by the Cement Association of Canada (CAC) and the Global Concrete and Cement Association (GCCA). 

Download the Canadian Precast Concrete Industry Roadmap to Net-Zero by 2025 document here.

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