Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

Abbreviation	RAIC
Formation	1907
Legal status	Active
Purpose	Advocate and public voice, educator, and network
Headquarters	Ottawa, Ontario
Region served	Canada
Official language	English, French
Patron	Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada
Website	www.raic.org

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), also known since 2012 as Architecture Canada, is a Canadian association, founded in 1907, that represents over 3,600 Canadian architects and faculty and graduates of Canadian schools of architecture. 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.

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 fellows (FRAIC(hon)).

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

See also

• List of Canadian organizations with royal patronage

References

• "Architecture in Canada" The Canadian Encyclopedia
• Kalman, Harold D. A History of Canadian Architecture. Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1994.

External links

• RAIC Official site
• The 2030 Challenge