Read the August 2024 edition of the RAIC Journal, published in Canadian Architect.

Articles include:

• Climate Action Plan Launched at Conference 2024
• New Connections and Learning Experiences at RAIC Conference 2024
• Quality in Canada’s Built Environment from Research to Action: Roadmaps to Equity, Social Value, and Sustainability
• Accessibility for All
• Advocating for Better RFPs
• Extra article: 2024 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture

Have you registered for the 2024 Congress on Architecture in St. Andrews, NB October 7-8, 2024? This year’s Congress is focused on Housing, Affordability, and the Climate Crisis. This event will also include a Life Cycle Assessment workshop and two receptions, celebrating World Architecture Day and recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal. 

The RAIC and the National Trust for Canada are seeking to fill several positions for the Prix du XXe Siècle expert panel. The Prix du XXe Siècle celebrates significant modern Canadian architecture from the 20th century. 

Eligible applicants must be subject matter experts in the area of modern Canadian architectural history and heritage. 

Members of the panel will develop and maintain a list of buildings suitable for being considered for the annual Prix du XXe Siècle awards. Buildings nominated by members of the profession and the public will also be reviewed and considered by the expert panel. 

Members will be appointed for three-year terms (renewable). Terms will be staggered to ensure continuity. 

If you are interested in volunteering for this role, please email a letter of interest to ashore@raic.org before October 7, 2024. 

The Prix du XXe Siècle terms of reference can be found here.  

Taking an Indigenous perspective into account provides an opportunity to build awareness about the relationship between reconciliation and design. This is an Indigenous-led session that will explore how Indigenous values can influence design in architecture and how the design process itself can be understood as relationship building in pursuit of common goals.

This session will explore how architectural practices in Canada can positively contribute to reconciliation and asks what this may mean.

The RAIC is grateful for and honours the generosity of the members of the RAIC Truth and Reconciliation Task Force.

DATE: September 27, 2024
TIME: 12:00-1:30 p.m.
COST: Free for members; $15.00 for non-members

Registration is now open.

The RAIC launches a Life Cycle Assessment workshop series in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada. This education is designed for architectural professionals (licensed architects, interns, technologists, students) and anyone who wants to learn about Life Cycle Assessment and how to reduce embodied carbon in real-life projects. 

Upcoming sessions: 

• September 20 - Ottawa, ON 
• October 3 - Toronto, ON 
• October 8 - St. Andrews, NB 
• October 11 - Regina, SK 
• October 16 - Winnipeg, MB 

Space is limited, secure your spot today. 

Cost: $129 / Members $69 

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