Abbreviation RAIC Legal status Active Region served Canada | Formation 1907 Headquarters Ottawa, Ontario | |
Purpose Advocate and public voice, educator, and network | ||
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), also known since 2012 as Architecture Canada, is a Canadian association, founded in 1907, that represents over 4,800 Canadian architects, faculty, graduates of Canadian schools of architecture, and students. It acts as the voice for architecture and its practice in Canada and provides the national framework for the development and recognition of architectural excellence. The RAIC National Office is located in Ottawa, Ontario.
In 2006, the RAIC signed on for the 2030 °Challenge, which urges the global architecture community to adopt targets to ensure building practices are carbon-neutral by 2030.
There are three classes of membership in the RAIC: Members (post-nominal letters MRAIC), fellows (FRAIC), and honorary members/fellows (Hon. MRAIC/FRAIC). There are also associate members (international and student) and affiliate members (corporations and individuals involved in the design/construction field).
Among its many programs, the RAIC administers a job board for members and the public.
The RAIC presents an annual festival of architecture for architects and members to network and earn continuing education credits. The 2016 festival will be held in Nanaimo, B.C.
Awards and honours
RAIC Gold Medal (their highest honour).
Governor General's Medals in Architecture (administered by RAIC)
RAIC President's Medal
RAIC Student Medal
RAIC Architectural Firm Award
RAIC Urban Design Award
RAIC Young Architect Award
RAIC Prix du XXe siècle