Time is running out! There are only two days left to register for this year’s Congress on Architecture. Register before September 20th 5:00pm ET to join us in the beautiful St. Andrews, NB. You will not want to miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, network, and celebrate World Architecture Day.  

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 

Join the RAIC today!

The RAIC provides the high-quality resources you need while offering a wide range of opportunities from networking and volunteering to education, practice support, and advocacy. The RAIC’s purpose is to create a better world for all by empowering Canada’s architectural community.

If you are a registered/licensed architect and are not currently a member of the RAIC, you can join for just $100. 

Memberships are active for the remainder of 2024 (to December 31, 2024).

This offer expires on October 11, 2024. 

Questions? Contact our Membership Department at 613-241-3600 ext. 2000 or membership@raic.org. 

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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: 

• 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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Latest Resources Available: 

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• Retired Architects: How to Protect Yourself once you've Retired 

Learn more about the RAIC’s Insurance Program in partnership with BMS Canada Risk Services Ltd. 

As part of “Ottawa Architecture Week”, The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada is sponsoring a children’s workshop in partnership with the Ottawa Regional Society of Architects. This is a creative and educational event for children ages 4-8 that will allow the children to paint birdhouses.  

During the event, the children, accompanied by an adult, can express their creativity while they paint the birdhouses and learn about architecture, the importance of green spaces and the use and meaning of colour. To participate, you must register your child and an adult must be present.

Are you looking to volunteer?

This youth workshop for children ages 4-8 will need some enthusiastic volunteers to help guide the children as they paint birdhouses. Each volunteer would host and assist a table of 5 children to paint their birdhouses. Your role will be to guide, explain, help and ensure that the experience is enjoyable for the children.  An adult must accompany the child. 

Event details 

• Date: September 28th, 2024
• Time: There are 3 Workshops from10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
• Location: Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 2K2 

Volunteers in the Ottawa region that are able to join: please contact Gerrie Doyle, FRAIC gdoyle@tiree.ca. 

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