For the third year in a row, the RAIC is planning to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a special online event.   

We are honoured to welcome David Fortin, PhD, OAA, SAA, Architect AAA, AIBC, MRAIC, Leed AP who will be speaking on the topic” Reconciling Reconciliation Through Design.” 

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Architecture can contribute positively to societal change. This session will explore how architectural practices in Canada can positively contribute to reconciliation and asks what this may mean.  

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. 

The RAIC is grateful for and honours the generosity of the members of the RAIC Truth and Reconciliation Task Force who have been supporting the development of this commemoration event. 

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

Register before September 25, 2024, at 5:00 pm ET 

Be a leader of conversations about architecture at the RAIC Conference taking place in-person in Montréal, QC from June 1 to 4, 2025! 

Each year the Conference provides an opportunity for architects to connect and collaborate with colleagues from across Canada, sharing ideas and keeping up to date with the latest trends and knowledge in the field. It is our largest event of the year and one of the largest architectural events in the country.  

If you have an idea for an education session, architectural tour, or special event, make sure to send in your proposal before September 6, 2024, at 5pm PT.  

Click here to submit your proposal.  

Join us in St. Andrews, NB, for this year’s Congress on Architecture. This year we are focused on a conversation on the intersection of Housing, Affordability, and the Climate Crisis. We will also be hosting a training session on Life Cycle Assessment. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of the conversation and help improve our future.  

Purchase the All-Access Pass to get the most value out of your Congress experience! Also, make sure to view the newly added October 7 Congress schedule here.

Want a Free Ticket?  

We have a few complimentary tickets for Congress activities on October 7 and October 8. Drop us a note as to why you’d like to attend for a chance for one of these sponsored tickets.

Louis Edward John Cooke FRAIC, RIBA, OAA. Known to some as “John” set sail to the great beyond on July 11, 2024 at LHSC – University Hospital in London, Ontario after a brief illness. Louis went to be reunited with his beloved wife, Sally whom he missed dearly since her departure in 2015.

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.

"We were very pleased to welcome Ha/f Climate Design to our office for an informative workshop on Embodied Carbon and Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment (WBLCA) training. Ha/f's expertise and leadership in the field have significantly influenced our internal embodied carbon guidelines and standards and will help propel us towards more low-carbon architectural practices. We applaud the RAIC and NRC for their embodied carbon training initiative and strongly encourage architects to participate and contribute to our collective environmental responsibility." - Participant from KPMB Architects 

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 

Want a Free Ticket?

We have a few complimentary tickets for each location. Drop us a note as to why you'd like to attend for a chance of one of these sponsored tickets.  

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.  

The Southwest Ontario (SWO) Regional Committee of the RAIC College is looking for two new FRAIC members in the region to complement their existing group.

Save on your next project with a 10% discount on select print and marketing services at Staples, available to RAIC members. For inquiries about the RAIC Staples discount, contact your local Staples store or reach out to our dedicated representative, Patty Denault, at patty.denault@staples.ca. 

Orders can be made online at staplesprint.ca. 

Login to get your discount code. 

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