We look forward to receiving your comments at info@raic.org.
Schedule of RAIC Professional Development Program – Fall 2004
Be sure to plan NOW to attend one or more of this fall's exciting new offerings.
Wanted Ontario Northeast and Nunavut representative for RAIC Board of Directors
The RAIC Board of Directors is composed of 13 voting directors and with the election of Yves Gosselin, MIRAC, of Ottawa to the position of 1st Vice President/President-Elect, the Ontario Northeast and Nunavut seat is now vacant. Members in this region are asked to send in nominations using the form soon to arrive in the mail or the attached form.
New membership category vote underway
A proposed bylaw amendment on new membership categories was approved at the RAIC Annual General Meeting in June and letter ballots are now in the mail. Please take a moment to review the rationale behind the amendments and return your ballot with your confirmation vote.
College of Fellows calls for nominations
All members are encouraged to take some time and consider whether their colleagues and/or mentors should be considered for Fellowship. Nominations must reach Chairmen of Regional Advisory Committees no later than Oct. 1, 2004. To simplify the process, the RAIC communications team has developed the attached electronic nomination form.
RAIC Distance Learning Module
The RAIC and ICHU are trying to determine the market for an on-line course on Quality Management – please take a moment to complete this short on-line survey.
RAIC Looking for Consulting Team for new Professional Development Course for winter 2005
The RAIC is looking for a team of architects and engineers to develop and deliver a new course in the SDCB series. If you are interested and have experience in retrofitting buildings refer to this Request for Proposals.
PSMJ seeking volunteer for advisory board
In October 2004, PSMJ Resources Inc. will launch PSMJ International, a new monthly newsletter relevant to architects and engineers outside the USA. RAIC members will receive a discount on this new publication.
The RAIC is looking for a volunteer member to appoint to the to the PSMJ International’s Advisory Board. Responsibilities include providing input as warranted on the layout, usability, and content as well as suggesting article ideas and/or providing finished pieces for the newsletter.
PSMJ Resources Inc. publishes the monthly newsletters Professional Services Management Journal and PM Tactics, which offer business advice to principals and project managers in the architecture and engineering industries. The mission of these publications is to help architects and engineers run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.
If interested please email a résumé to jonhobbs@raic.org.
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The following architects have been selected to receive an RAIC scholarship to attend a continuing education course on stone materials during MARMOMACC, the world’s leading trade fair for the marble and stone industry in Verona, Italy this October:
Congratulations and Buon Viaggio!
Bill C-45 - Amendments to the Criminal Code affecting the Criminal Liability of Organizations
Principals, Directors and Managers of Architectural Practices should be aware of new federal legislation which addresses the criminal liability of organizations, Bill C-45. For more information: http://canada.justice.gc.ca/en/news/nr/2003/doc_31024.html
Survey on building energy controls
The NRC's Institute for Research in Construction and the Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), are investigating building energy controls. The NRC invites architects to participate in an online survey to gather information from representatives of decision-makers who help manage, own, or design commercial buildings. For more information: Anna-Maria Tosco, AnnaMaria.Tosco@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or (613) 993-9681.
New AIA Continuing Education Course
The AIA has launched a new continuing education program credit course - Solar Heating Metal Wall Systems - on the unglazed solar air heating system (SOLARWALL). For more information: www.ronblank.com/cei13a.htm.
Canadian Centre for Architecture announces its 2005-2006 Visiting Scholars Program
The Program welcomes applications from scholars and architects conducting research at post-doctoral or more advanced academic levels. Scholars should submit a research proposal in any area of architectural history, theory, or criticism that takes into account the mandate of the Program and the scope of the CCA's library and collections. Applications must be received by the Study Centre no later than Nov. 15, 2004. For more information: www.cca.qc.ca/studium.
"Transnational Spaces" - The New Program of the Bauhaus Kolleg VI
The new academic year of the Kolleg of the Foundation Bauhaus Dessau begins Oct. 18, 2004. This marks the sixth time Kolleg has invited an international group of designers, architects, artists and scientists to engage in postgraduate research on current urbanistic topics. Between Oct. 18, 2004 and July 22, 2005, the program will investigate the issue of transnationalization of urban spaces. In times of economic globalization, multi-media communication and transnational migration, cities exist in parallel worlds. For more information: Ina Goegel, Bauhaus Kolleg Manager, Tel: 0340 6508 403/402, goegel@bauhaus-dessau.de
DFAIT highlights Canadian Design
The latest issue of Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade’s Stories of the Week, which reports on innovative Canadians, focuses on the importance of design in the built environment.
Habitat Scroll of Honour Award 2004
The United Nations World Habitat Day will be celebrated next October 4 on the theme: "Cities: engines of rural development". The deadline for submission is July 31, forms are available at http://hq.unhabitat.org/whd/2004/form/register.asp. For more information: Jane Nyakairu, whd@habitat.org
The 4th DBEW International Design Competition
Design beyond East & West
Deadline for submissions – Sept. 3, 2004.
For more information: www.hanssemcompe.com/english/main.asp.
Project Qatar 2004
Sept. 19-23, 2004
Doha, Qatar
The first international trade show held in Qatar for construction technology, building materials (kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, floor coverings, hardwood flooring, wood products), consulting services, electricity, lighting, air conditioning, environmental and water technology, stone and stone products, technology and equipment. For more information: George Sanderson, george.sanderson@dfait-maeci.gc.ca or Bechara Nacouzi, Tel: (514) 685-3530, bnacouzi@videotron.ca
1st Architectural Biennial - Beijing 2004
Sept. 20 – Oct. 6, 2004
The biennial will feature works of international and Chinese master architects and Chinese architecture students, as well as works on city planning, community art and architecture, interior design, public spaces and the urban environment, and new building materials and technology. For more information, visit the biennial’s website: www.abbeijing.com
Salon Maison Bois
Oct. 1-4, 2004
Angers, France
France's premier wood construction trade show brings together supply and demand on a large scale. Last year more than 170 exhibitors participated and attendance increased from some 32,000 visitors in 2000 to 43,225 in 2003. Team Canada Inc invites Canadian companies to participate in this trade show. For more information: Lorne Smith, Industry Canada Tel.: (514) 283-7864, smith.lorne@ic.gc.ca, www.salon-maison-bois.com
WaterfrontExpo Amsterdam 2004
Oct. 20 – 21, 2004
A combined conference and exhibition format, a platform where professionals involved in urban waterfront design and regeneration, marina development, real estate development, construction and facilities management can examine and share current thinking and experience in the area of waterfront regeneration and development. For more information: www.waterfrontexpo.com.
FABRICATION: a conference examining the digital practice of architecture
Nov. 11-14, 2004
Toronto and Cambridge, Ontario
For more information: www.fabrication.ald.utoronto.ca, or contact@fabrication.ald.utoronto.ca
Cityscape
Nov 29 – Dec 3 2004
City of Dubai, Dubai
For more information: www.cityscape-online.com/page.cfm/link=1/SubscriberID=104717/ClickCode=0BD04FE447
“Architecture and Identity”
Dec. 6-8, 2004
Berlin
For more information: www.architecture-identity.de
AIA 2005 National Convention - The Power of Architecture
May 19-21, 2005
Las Vegas, Nevada
For information: www.aia.org.
XXII World Congress of International Union of Architects (UIA)
July 3-7, 2005
Istanbul
For information: www.uia2005istanbul.org
International Student Exhibition: Environmental Architecture & Sustainable Towns
Exhibition: July 4-11, 2005
at the 22nd International UIA Congress of Architecture
For more information: www.arch.ntua.gr/Ares
2005 World Sustainable Building Conference in Tokyo
Sept. 27-29 2005
International Convention Center PAMIR,
Tokyo, Japan
Abstract submissions: June 10- Sept. 1, 2004
For more information: info@sb05.com, www.sb05.com
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An excerpt from a column in Architecture Week entitled Architectural Stonework by Malcolm Holzman, FAIA
The application of stone can result in architecture unlike that created from any other material. And it can be of greater interest today than it has been in the recent past. If architects redirect their attention to this material, they may discover, as I have, that it is sensuous to the touch, striking to the eye, and pleasing to the soul.