Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
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The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), founded in 1907, is a Canadian
association representing over 3,600 architect
s, and faculty and graduates of Canadian Schools of Architecture.
RAIC is the voice for architecture and its practice in Canada. It provides the national framework for the development and recognition of architectural excellence.
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, Fellows (post nominal
FRAIC), and Honorary Fellows.
Governor General's Medals in Architecture (administered by RAIC)
RAIC President's Medal
RAIC Student Medal
RAIC Certificate of Appreciation
RAIC Architectural Firm Award
RAIC Urban Design Award
RAIC Young Architect Award
RAIC Prix du XXe siècle
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
association representing over 3,600 architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
s, and faculty and graduates of Canadian Schools of Architecture.
RAIC is the voice for architecture and its practice in Canada. It provides the national framework for the development and recognition of architectural excellence.
In 2006, the RAIC signed on for the 2030 °Challenge
The 2030 °Challenge
The 2030 °Challenge is an initiative by Edward Mazria and Architecture 2030 asking the global architecture and construction community to adopt a series of greenhouse gas reduction targets for new and renovated buildings....
, 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, Fellows (post nominal
Post-nominal letters
Post-nominal letters, also called post-nominal initials, post-nominal titles or designatory letters, are letters placed after the name of a person to indicate that the individual holds a position, educational degree, accreditation, office, or honour. An individual may use several different sets of...
FRAIC), and Honorary Fellows.
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 Certificate of Appreciation
RAIC Architectural Firm Award
RAIC Urban Design Award
RAIC Young Architect Award
RAIC Prix du XXe siècle