Many of you continue to support the RAIC’s advocacy efforts by writing or calling your member of parliament—or federal ministers. Your efforts are crucial during this time. Our voices are more important than ever, and we encourage you to continue to participate and amplify the voice of the architectural profession.  
 
Please let us know the results of your efforts by emailing info@raic.org so we may assist you in any way possible.   

The RAIC is committed to working through these challenging times and supporting the community as best possible. For a limited time, the RAIC is offering a Pay Later option for all continuing education offerings. The Pay Later option allows participants to defer payment until September 30, 2020, at which time a credit card will be automatically charged. 

If you would like to select the Pay Later option, please contact Pamela Burke, Education Administrator at (613) 241-3600 x 205. 

Construction Contract Administration and Field Review for Architects (24 credits)  
This course explores the theoretical and practical aspects in performing the CCA and FR, including preparations leading to this phase, as well as best practices.

Introduction to Successful Accessible Design (24 credits)  
This course introduces the concepts and applications of inclusive design as it applies to Canadian architecture and its built environment. 
  
Project Risk Management (24 credits) 
This course has been designed by drawing on bodies of knowledge of Risk Management, Project Management, and Architectural Practice. A structure is then created that is relevant to architectural practice and outlines an easy to follow process for managing risk during projects.

The Foundations of Practice Mini-Series is a NEW webinar-based learning opportunity comprised of multiple webinars that include tailored content unique to the new professional.

Each webinar is presented by a different subject matter expert in the field being explored. The Foundations of Practice Webinar Mini-Series takes place on the last Thursday of the month.  

Upcoming:

Project Management – April 30, 2020 (7:00 pm ET)
Presented by Don Ardiel  
 
DETAILS: 2 CEU | Introductory | Project Management 

Fundamentals of Social Media  – May 28, 2020 (7:00 pm ET)
Presented by Monika Idzior

DETAILS: 2 CEU | Introductory | Practice

Human Resources Management – June 25, 2020 (7:00 pm ET)
Presented by Tania Dominguez

DETAILS: 2 CEU | Introductory | Practice

Through lectures and case studies, the April series will look at the past, current, and future of accessible architecture and universal design.

Upcoming:

How do we know when a design is accessible? – April 22, 2020 
Presented by Lara Pinchbeck 

SESSION DETAILS: 
As designers, we have been aware of Universal Design principles and goals that Ronald Mace encouraged us ot integrate into our work. As users with disabilities we have continued to be frustrated because we still experience so many gaps in our environment because our places, buildings, streets, and communities are not completely inclusive. This session will explore various approaches to measure if we got it right. The presentation will include recent research into methods including future steps. 

The RAIC is pleased to announce its free May Corporate Affiliates Webinar Series hosted every Friday in May at 1:00 pm ET.

Upcoming:

Daylighting From Above: Design Strategies Operators – May 1, 2020 
Presented by Monica Bulos and Russell Ibbotson,  P.Eng, LEED AP, CTR

SESSION DETAILS: 
We may not initially realize it, but as humans, we are innately drawn to spaces that are well daylit. This learning opportunity will focus on the core principles of daylighting in buildings and how to best achieve the desired quantity and quality of light in each design. Design strategies will be presented that pertain to the density of openings, scale, and light shaft design and how they were used to achieve a certain quality of daylight.

Members are invited to submit to the upcoming 2020 RAIC Foundation Scholarships and Bursaries. Details for the submissions are as follows:

RAIC Foundation Bursary

Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2020, at 11:59 PM

– Open to all members

The RAIC Foundation Award has been established for a project that relates to Architecture in its broadest sense that encourages public education or makes possible significant scholarly research that results in publication, exhibitions, symposia, lectures, and/or conferences.

College of Fellows Centennial Fund for Intern/Intern Architect

Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2020, at 11:59 PM

– Open to any RAIC member who is registered as an intern architect or a team of RAIC members who are all interns

The College of Fellows Centennial Fund for Interns or Intern Architects was created with donations received from Members of the College of Fellows and Members of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada to support a deserving Intern or Intern Architect or group of Interns/Intern Architects wishing to promote the value and image of the profession.

Canada Green Building Council Scholarship for Sustainable Design and Research

Deadline: Monday, April 27, 2020, at 11:59 PM

– Open to full-time students registered in a Master’s degree program leading to a professional degree in architecture at an accredited University in Canada or the RAIC Syllabus program

This scholarship was established through an endowment from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) in June 2006. The main purpose of the fund is to nurture the next generation of “green” designers by promoting and encouraging sustainable research and design in Canadian Schools of Architecture.

Note: All Scholarship and Bursaries can now be completed through our new submission platform

The RAIC is seeking educators and course developers to work together on the development and administration of new educational initiatives for the RAIC Continuing Education program in 2020 and 2021.

The RAIC is committed to highly-interactive, hybrid learning experiences. 

RAIC invites proposals for the development of the following courses: 

Architecture Design Management

Human Resources for Architects 

Proposal Writing for Architects  

Business, Firm and Team Management for Architects

Consultant Coordination for Architects

National Building Code  

Regenerative Design for Architects

Architectural Criticism 

*Development of the above courses does not give course developers exclusive right to teach the course. As such, the RAIC also invites applications for educators for all the above courses, as well as currently developed courses. 

In addition to the courses listed above, the RAIC invites applications for educators for the following course opportunities: 

Financial Management for Architects 

Leadership for Architects

Find out more about our continuing education opportunities here

The RAIC is honoured to award the Gold Medal—the highest distinction the Institute can bestow in recognition of a significant and lasting contribution to Canadian architecture—to visionary architect Blanche Lemco van Ginkel. 

"Blanche is a living connection to Canadian modernist roots, bringing her experience from working with Le Corbusier to Canada," said the 2020 Gold Medal Jury.  "Throughout her career, she has woven modernist social ideals through the fabric of our society as a great educator, communicator and architect.  Blanche epitomizes a deep commitment to intellectual rigour and cross-disciplinary dialogue, and continues to be a role model for the Canadian architectural community.” 

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is honoured to announce the 31 individuals named to the RAIC College of Fellows for 2020. There are 13 cities and communities from across Canada represented in the cohort this year. 

The College of Fellows of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) bestows Fellowship to RAIC members in recognition of outstanding achievement. Criteria include design excellence, exceptional scholarly contribution, or distinguished service to the profession or the community. 

Representing Canada coast-to-coast, the 31 new Fellows come from Saint John, NB, Montreal, QC, Ottawa, ON, Toronto, ON. Brantford ON, Winnipeg, MB, Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, Vancouver, BC, Regina, SK, Saskatoon SK, Saanichton BC, and Charlottesville Virginia. 

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic—which has led to the cancellation of the RAIC 2020 Conference on Architecture, and with it the College of Fellows Convocation—the new Fellows and Honorary Fellows will be honoured at the 2021 convocation. The ceremony will occur during the 2021 RAIC Conference in Montreal from June 6 to 9, 2021. 

marc boutin architectural collaborative inc. (MBAC), a Calgary-based multi-scale firm, is the recipient of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s 2020 Architectural Firm Award. 

“MBAC’s collective body of work, framed as the Landscape of Memory, adeptly traverses across scales,” said the 2020 Jury in a collective comment.  “The studio itself operates uniquely within an integrated practice model. Marc and his team embody a true commitment to architectural education, mentorship, public awareness, and the growth of architects.” 

The RAIC Architectural Firm Award recognizes the achievements of a firm for its quality of architecture, service to clients and innovations in practice. It also takes into account the firm’s contribution to architectural education and professional organizations, as well as public recognition. 

Due to the cancellation of the 2020 Conference because of the COVID-19 pandemic, MBAC will be honoured as award recipients at the RAIC 2021 Conference on Architecture in Montreal, QC. 

Proposed Changes 1527 (NECB17 Div.A and Div.B, various), 1617 (NBC15 Div.B 9.36.1.3), 1608 (NBC15 Div.B 9.36.5) 

The RAIC and Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) have worked together to provide feedback on the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) and the National Building Code (NCB).

Both are vital to achieving the Canadian Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction targets, and to advance the building sector’s ability to provide energy-efficient, low carbon and climate-resilient buildings. Letters were sent to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Codes Canada (Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes) and the National Research Council of Canada. 

The CaGBC and RAIC thanked the Government of Canada for the important work of developing regulatory tools that will shape not only the future of Canada’s construction industry but also the livability of homes and buildings in the face of a climate crisis. The CaGBC and RAIC also offered support in promoting the rapid adoption of the updated NECB and NCB through organizational advocacy and communications. 

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Owens Corning is committed to supporting the design community through these difficult times. You are invited to schedule an online educational seminar with the Owens Corning building science team in your region. 

Click here for more information on how to register for the webinar. 

ICC Distribution Group has a proven VOC free unique crystalline waterproofing system that penetrates into the surface of cured concrete to fill and seal pores and capillary voids, creating a long term breathable protective zone within the concrete substrate.

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