Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Abbreviation	RAIC
Formation	1907
Type	Organizations based in Canada with royal patronage
Legal status	Active
Purpose/focus	Advocate and public voice, educator and network
Headquarters	Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Region served	Canada
Official languages	English, French
Website	http://www.raic.org www.raic.org

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), founded in 1907, is a Canadian association representing over 3,600 architects, 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.

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