We look forward to receiving your comments at info@raic.org.
2004 Festival of Architecture – Deadline fast approaching
Time is running out! Early Bird Registration ends June 1 and so does the opportunity to save $50 off the Festival registration fee. Space is filling up! To ensure the best selection of professional development programs and professional study tours, register now!
Companion tours
A visit to Québec City just wouldn’t be complete without a few excursions. Check out the tours offered in conjunction with the Festival of Architecture.
Introducing the 2004 Fellows
New Fellows being welcomed to the College during the Festival of Architecture will be featured in the next issue of e-broadcast. If you are not able to join us in June for the beautiful convocation ceremony to welcome new Fellows, please contact Bryde Kelly for a convocation booklet. Booklets will be available on request. All members can “meet” the new Fellows following the Festival in a newly created section of the RAIC web site listing names, citations and photos.
RAIC international relations a continued success
RAIC Member and UIA Director for the Public Health Work Programme, Martin Fiset, MRAIC has organized an international seminar being held in São Paulo - May 29 - June 4, 2004. Join us at the Festival where he will no doubt impart some of his findings during a mini-conference he coordinated entitled New Trends in Canadian Healthcare Architecture.
Visit Italy and attend Marmommacc for RAIC!
Once again the RAIC will be sending three architects to Italy for a week of terrific professional development. The course, “Designing with Natural Stone” provides a comprehensive overview of architectural stone and marble. Architects learn how stone and marble is quarried, treated, cut, selected for specific jobs, and then installed using the latest technologies. The course will include field trips to quarries and stone cutting factories, a tour of Palladian villas, and ample time for a thorough exploration of MARMOMACC.
RAIC architects are eligible to compete for scholarships covering tuition, meals, accommodations and local transportation and the RAIC will also pay the administration fee for selected architects. Those selected will be responsible for their travel to and from Verona. Selected participants should plan to arrive in Verona on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004 in time for a welcoming dinner and may depart Sunday Oct. 10, 2004.
RAIC members who are interested should submit a résumé to jonhobbs@raic.org before June 30, 2004.
NMS discounts - an RAIC benefit
In a continuing effort to provide members with the highest quality membership benefits, the RAIC recently signed an agreement with Innovative Technologies Inc., making ITI the preferred supplier for the National Master Specification (NMS). All members receive a 10% discount on the purchase of the new NMS and the NMS-Edit Professional specification-writing software.
For more information, please visit the ITI web site or, to order visit RAIC publications.
Final Stock - SDCB 101 Manuals on SALE !!
The RAIC has acquired the remaining stock of various documents from the Committee of Canadian Architectural Councils (CCAC) and is offering the following at a "fire sale" price.
SDCB 101 - Sustainable Design Fundamentals for Canadian Buildings $20 (marked down from $110) Order yours today!
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New Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS III) launches May 31
Public Works and Government Services Canada will be replacing the MERX service with the new federal government's electronic tendering service (GETS III) on May 31, 2004. This new service will be offered by the federal government at significantly lower costs than its predecessor (only for federal government opportunities).
The new system will make entire Requests for Proposal available for viewing in order to allow firms the opportunity to make an informed decision as to whether to invest in preparing a proposal. The second significant change of interest to RAIC members, deals with the tendering of construction projects. GETS III is based on the premise that almost all information will be prepared and distributed electronically. Therefore PWGSC will require that drawings, specifications and addenda be prepared and submitted not only in paper copy but also in electronic portable document format (PDF). Until this requirement is written into scopes of work PWGSC will arrange to have the document scanned and converted into PDF files for the tendering process. For more details, view the following document in PDF format.
Statscan issues results of Architectural Services Industry survey
The results of the Statistics Canada – Annual Survey of Architectural Services show architectural service firms are:
To learn more, please see the complete document in PDF format.
CBIP top-up program Alberta Plus Initiative extended
Please note that last week Climate Change Central announced that their CBIP top-up program, the Alberta Plus Initiative, has been extended until June 30, 2004. Alberta projects approved by CBIP between the period April 1, 2004 and June 30, 2004 will be eligible for an additional financial incentive. For details, visit www.climatechangecentral.com/default.asp?V_DOC_ID=1453.
New Carnet model to be introduced
Effective May 2004, a new Carnet model will be implemented in Canada as part of a worldwide system upgrade. Due to the tightening of the Canada-U.S. border, U.S. Customs more often demands a Carnet for business travelers wishing to enter the U.S. with their goods. These information sessions will be particularly important for Canadians traveling to the United States. To brief clients on the new model, and to ensure that their experience using it will be positive, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a number of information sessions in April, May and June in 10 major cities across Canada.
For more information or to request a copy of the provisional agenda and registration details, contact: carnet@chamber.ca
Design-Build Conference call for presentations
The Canadian Design-Build Institute's next Design-Build Conference will be held in Edmonton Sept. 22-24, 2004. For more information: www.cdbi.org/events/index.html.
Call for presentations AIA 2005 National Convetion in Las Vegas, Nevada – May 19-21, 2005
Please see the following PDF document for further information.
2004 RAIC Foundation Award
John Leroux, MRAIC, Building New Brunswick / Bâtir le Nouveau-Brunswick has received the RAIC Foundation Award in recognition of his work, which fills a tremendous need in the Maritimes for the promotion of excellence in architecture and the built environment, and has the potential to become a traveling exhibit. As the 400th anniversary of Champlain’s settlement in New Brunswick is approaching, this timely project will help recognize the very rich architectural tradition of Eastern Canada, researching, assembling and curating a substantial exhibition and creating a bilingual publication. The project will promote distinction, importance and value of architecture in New Brunswick and will include works from all regions of the province. Mr. Leroux’s background as an Architect with an Art History degree promises a scholarly approach in keeping with the goals and standards of the RAIC.
RAIC announces Bernard Jodoin Scholarships
The Bernard Jodoin scholarships financially assist students in the Schools of Architecture of the Université de Montréal, McGill University and Université Laval in memory of Bernard Jodoin, FIRAC. The scholarships are funded by a generous endowment from Bernard Jodoin. The following students are the recipients of Bernard Jodoin scholarships: Université Laval, Marie-Louise Germain; Université de Montréal, Céline Leclerc; McGill University, Marianne Leroux.
Announcing A New Design Competition for Emerging Architects
The Emerging Professionals Guest House/Studio Design Competition is a special project intended to encourage and recognize the design skills of emerging architectural professionals. The award-winning projects will receive recognition and cash awards. Finalists will become part of a case study demonstrating cooperative projects between industry, schools, and professional practice. This competition is a partnership between EPIConnection.com, the AIA National Housing Committee, and the sponsor, the Whirlpool Corporation. You're invited to showcase your design skills. General Information & Design Competition Call for Entries (PDF)
International Ideas Competition - Port Louis Urban Development (Mauritius)
The Port-Louis Municipality has announced an open international ideas competition, for the design of a master plan for the urban development of the city. In conformity with the UNESCO-UIA regulations for international competitions in architecture and town planning, this competition has been approved by the International Union of Architects (UIA). Information concerning this competition may be downloaded on the UIA web site: www.uia-architectes.org/texte/england/Portlouis/2portlouis.html.
San Diego Ballpark Village - Design Competition
The San Diego consortium of JMI Realty and Lennar Communities is sponsoring an international design competition to develop an urban design master plan for its Ballpark Village. The project will include approximately two million square feet of residential, retail and commercial uses. The competition winner will receive the opportunity to negotiate a contract with the sponsors for the requisite professional services to refine the winning urban design master plan, and to design at least one signature building of the project.
A briefing and site visit for interested teams is scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at the Omni Hotel, Downtown San Diego. For a Request for Qualifications, list of Jurors, and the Competition Schedule, see the Design Competition link on the sponsor's website: www.jmirealty.com. For additional information e-mail Bill Liskamm at BallparkVillage@aol.com.
Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities 2004
Conference, Awards, and Trade Show
June 2-4, 2004
Portland, Oregon
Register at www.greenroofs.org today!
The American Institute of Architects 2005 National Convention
CHICAGO! LEARN / CELEBRATE / DREAM
June 10-12, 2004
Chicago
For convention information and online registration, visit www.aia.org.
The Canada Green Building Council - LEED Training Workshops
June 16, 2004
Quebec City, QC
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) continues to offer LEED Training Workshops. The next session takes place in conjunction with the RAIC Festival of Architecture - June 16, 2004 in Quebec City, QC.
Big Design in Small Cities Symposium»
June 24-25, 2004
Citadel Theatre, Edmonton, Alberta
For more information, visit www.madeinedmonton.org/bigdesign or contact: bigdesign@shaw.ca, 426-2122, ext 234.
International Student Exhibition: Environmental Architecture & Sustainable Towns
July 4-11, 2004
at the 22nd International UIA Congress of Architecture
Deadline for registration and questions: July 15, 2005 / Submissions: Jan. 15, 2005.
For more information www.arch.ntua.gr/Ares.
XIV Pan-American Architecture Biennal
Nov. 15-19, 2004
Quito, Ecuador
Additional information can be found on the internet site www.cae.org.ec.
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 2004
Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2004
City of Dubai, Dubai
The Cityscape conference and networking exhibition focused on Commercial Architecture & Property Development has evolved to be a truly international real estate event to be held in the vibrant city of Dubai. For more information: www.cityscape-online.com/page.cfm/link=1/SubscriberID=104717/ClickCode=0BD04FE447.
Design for the 21st Century, an International Conference on Universal Design
Dec. 8 – 12, 2004
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
For more info, please visit www.designfor21st.org.
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