RAIC E-Broadcast 10: October 28, 2004
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RAIC EVENTS & NEWS
Ontario members elect new representative
Ralph Wiesbrock, Architect, B.Arch., OAA, MRAIC, LEED™ Accredited Professional, has been elected to the Board of Directors as Regional Director for Ontario North and East/Nunavut. Ralph is a principal in KWC Architects Inc. and his volunteer efforts include editing the ORSA Quarterly Newsletter; the OAA’s Community Assist for an Urban Study Effort; the Urban Forum lecture series steering committee; board member of the artist run Gallery 101; co-chair of the ORSA Official Plan Consultation Committee; and current chair of the ORSA Design Review Task Force.
RAIC Awards of Excellence
Check out the RAIC web site for more information on the call for submissions for the Awards of Excellence – Contract Documentation, Innovation in Architecture, Architectural Firm, Advocate for Architecture, The Allied Arts Medal and, new this year, the Prix du XXe siècle / XXth Century Award. The deadline is November 30, 2004. Nominations for the RAIC Gold Medal are due December 31, 2004.
Due to mail house difficulties the RAIC inserts are making sporadic and very delayed appearances across the country. To counter this RAIC contacted the provincial and territorial associations to help spread the word regarding the awards as deadlines are fast approaching. We wish to extend our deepest appreciation for the cooperation and generosity unanimously received from Associations, all of which went out of their way to provide immediate support in getting the message to Architects.
2004 RAIC Professional Development Program well underway
Space is still available for the RAIC courses – SDCB 302 Sustainable Building: Making the Case for Building Integrated Photovoltaics and Natural Stone and Marble in Modern Architecture. Don’t be disappointed – register now for this fall’s RAIC professional development courses.
Board of Directors reviews Strategic Plan
In a special session before its October meeting the RAIC Board of Directors reviewed and reaffirmed its commitment to its strategic plan and the following adjustments.
- Acting as a clear Voice for Architecture – which means enhancing advocacy and communications activities;
- Strengthening the National Framework – building on various relations and relationships with the many organizations the RAIC sees as allies and forms partnerships with or lobbies eg. provincial associations; colleagues in the design and construction industry – engineers and contractors; and international associations, such as the AIA and UIA; and various levels of governments.
- Continuing to Recognize and support the Development of Excellence, including the Architecture of everyday through awards programs and their publicity. This year the Prix du XXe siècle / XXth Century Award was introduced to the RAIC Awards of Excellence – Contract Documentation, Innovation in Architecture, Architectural Firm, Advocate for Architecture, The Allied Arts Medal and the prestigious RAIC Gold Medal.
- Membership growth – by bringing value to the membership to increase the number of architects in Canada who voluntarily become members of the RAIC. This year the membership voted on several new categories. More details will be available on the RAIC web site in the near future.
This commitment supports the RAIC mission to be the voice for Architecture and its practice in Canada, and its goal to provide the national framework for the development and recognition of architectural excellence.
RAIC makes Submission to Parliamentary Secretary's Task Force on Federal Procurement
President Chris Fillingham, FRAIC and Executive Director Jon Hobbs, MRAIC made a submission to the Parliamentary Secretary's Task Force on Government-Wide Review of Procurement, chaired by the Honourable Walt Lastewka, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines. The Task Group had prepared a Preliminary Paper and Concepts for Discussion. The RAIC believes it is important to constantly advocate to the Federal Government about appropriate selection and contracting procedures for architects.
Key points of the submission
- Procurement of architectural services (and other design service and construction) cannot be treated as commodities - procurement within the public service of design and construction must be managed by design professionals (architects and engineers);
- Procedures and documents should be standardized across all Federal Government departments;
- Efficiencies in procurement methods must nevertheless ensure that all architects can continue to compete for federal government work.
The Task Force welcomes further input from the RAIC. For more information: Concept Paper, RAIC Submission
There’s still time to invite your MP to this year’s Parliamentary Reception
Good news! Just weeks after the first invitation letter more than 70 Senators, MPs and Ministers have already confirmed their attendance at the Parliamentary Reception being held November 24, 2004 in association with the Canada Green Building Council, the Canadian Construction Association, the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada, Construction Specifications Canada and the Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada. Personalize the attached letter and encourage your local Member of Parliament to join us. To see who your riding representative is follow this link.
Veronafiere course and Marmomacc get A+
The following quotes highlight the benefit of receiving 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.
“Course content ranged from tours of quarry and manufacturing sites, to seminars, lectures and case studies of buildings and sites featuring natural stone in design. Case studies included: the DZ Bank by Gehry, designed in stone for the area of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin; Tomba Brion, designed by Architectura Carlo Scarpa; the Palladian Villa Barbarbo, the headquarters of the Banca Populare also by Carlo Scarpa; and, the Museum of Modern Art in Rovereto, designed by Architect Mario Botta. I would truly like to thank the RAIC for this incredible and memorable opportunity.”
Michael Richard, MRAIC, Richard & Co. Architecture Inc., Saint John
“The continuing education activities presented by Vince Marazita and his colleagues, which consisted of seminars and tours dealing with the extraction and production of architectural stone products, were extremely informative and delivered in very interesting ways. For instance seminars on quarrying methods and the D Z Bank by Frank Gehry took place deep inside the underground quarry that supplied the stone for the Berlin project and were followed by a demonstration of the machinery used to extract stone blocks from the tunnels. Tours of landmark modern buildings were conducted by people closely associated with the design and construction of them, while historic sites were presented to us by very knowledgeable local art historians.”
John Featherstone, MRAIC, Diamond and Schmitt Architects, Toronto
| Highlighting member benefits
One of the benefits of membership is access to services at preferred rates. The following are just a few of these benefits. For more information: see www.raic.org/membershipEpub.htm.
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PSMJ offers second issue
Check out the November 2004 (Volume 1, Number 2) of Professional Services Management Journal International (PSMJ International). RAIC members qualify for a special subscription rate.
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EXECUTIVE SPEAK
Your Board on Your Behalf
This section of e-broadcast is an effort to keep members informed of the work done for the Institute, and indeed the profession, by members of the Board of Directors.
Christopher T. Fillingham, FRAIC President made an address during the presentation of the Medals of Architecture at Rideau Hall, October 22, 2004. Medal recipients, the RAIC Board of Directors, guests and media were also in attendance. Click here for the speech, including Governor General Adrienne Clarkson’s words of support for the profession.
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RAIC MEMBERS WATCH
Do you know of any other RAIC members in the news? Let us know at info@raic.org and we’ll try to include a mention in future E-broadcasts.
See attached for a photo of the RAIC President and members taken with the Governor General at Rideau Hall October 22, 2004.
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PROFESSIONAL NEWS
Grants for Housing Research - Oct 31 deadline
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has an External Research Program that enables researchers in the private and non-profit sectors to receive grants for research projects on topics related to housing. Those eligible to apply are researchers in Canadian universities, private consulting firms, and the housing industry. Application deadline is October 31, 2004 for a grant of up to $25,000. To obtain guidelines and an application form (product #62964) visit www.cmhc.ca or call 1-800-668-2642.
Architecture for Humanity
For the first time Architecture for Humanity has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This is the first major grant received to date and it is earmarked for the next international design competition and workshop. Details will be available this spring. More information: cameron@architectureforhumanity.org
Canadian Urban Institute: Urban Leadership Awards
Nominations open from October 15, 2004 - February 1, 2005
To recognize urban leaders, the Canadian Urban Institute is proud to announce its second annual Urban Leadership Awards on May 26, 2005 that will help pay tribute to the people, groups or organizations that have made a significant impact upon the quality of our urban life. For more information: www.canurb.com
Building the West publication on sale through RAIC
Copies of Building the West are available through the RAIC. For more information: www.raic.org/publications
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COMPETITIONS
UBC Expressions of Interest for the Architectural Competition
Architects are invited to enter the University Boulevard Architectural competition for the Campus Entrance of the University of British Columbia. The project has a budget of $100 million and will be conducted in two stages with funding of 30 per cent for the fee for schematic design for each of the final three submissions. The winning design will be announced in May 2005. For more information: Linda Moore, 604-822-8831 or fax: 604-822-8102.
London's New Centre for Architecture: Call for Entries
Competition has begun for London’s New Centre for Architecture dedicated to the promotion of architecture with exhibitions, events and other activities, which is aimed at strengthening the cause of Architecture centres internationally. For more information: www.architecturefoundation.org.uk
Student Competition 2005
This competition by the XXII UIA Congress offers the UNESCO Prize for Architecture of $7,000 and a number of other prizes. The international jury is composed of: Brigitte Colin, representing UNESCO, Wolf Tochtermann; and UIA representatives: Karl Ganser (Germany), Nazil Gonensay (Turkey/USA), Bonnie Maples, PP/FRAIC (Canada), Chong Chia Goh (Singapore), Omar Mohammed Kamal RAbie (Eygpt), Can Elmas (Turkey), Nevzat Sayin (Turkey) and Sevki Pekin (Turkey). For more information: www.uia2005istanbul.org or a copy of the Rules and Regulations.
2005 International Garden Festival at the Jardins de Métis
The International Garden Festival is preparing its sixth edition and calling for entries to select some of the designers who will be invited to create temporary gardens for the 2005 Festival. Deadline for submissions of entries: November 15, 2005. For more information: www.jardinsmetis.com
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AWARDS
Last chance - Cityscape Architectural Review Awards (CARA)
Cityscape has joined forces with The Architectural Review to provide a thorough and transparent awards process that will highlight design excellence. There is no cost to submit designs to the Cityscape Architectural Review Awards, which will be announced November 29, 2004. All submissions must be received by October 31, 2004. Short-listed finalists will be notified in mid-November. For more information: Click to view the Awards information online.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| RAIC Festival of Architecture
May 4-7, 2005
Edmonton
Watch this space – more information in coming issues! |
CAGBC LEED® CANADA TRAINING LEVEL I
Calgary – November 4, 2004
Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre (Plaza 4) |
Edmonton – November 5, 2004
Coast Terrace Inn, Edmonton South (Imperial) |
Halifax – November 16, 2004
Pier 21 (Heritage Hall) |
Saskatoon – November 18, 2004
Wanuskewin Heritage Park (Awi-Paskwaw’ Room) |
Montreal – November 30, 2004
Centre Mont Royal (International I) |
Ottawa – December 7, 2004
Carleton University, School of Architecture
Room 204 |
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www.cagbc.org |
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| National Research Council Canada offers 2004 seminars on Building a Better Cubicle
Anyone involved in the design, manufacturing, distribution and management of open-plan offices will benefit from this one-day technical seminar where experts will provide advice and tools to improve workplace environment and occupant satisfaction, with consequent benefits to an organization’s bottom line. For more information, visit http://irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/bsi/2004/index.html |
Shouldice Designer Stone 2004/2005 Lecture Series
Ongoing
Faculty of Architecture Landscape and Design
University of Toronto
For more information : T 416 978 5038, enquiry.ald@utoronto.ca, www.ald.utoronto.ca |
| design hope*
Now in its fourth year, Design Hope is poised to make a difference for the homeless in our community once again. With an eclectic mix of architects, artists, sculptors and designers, and a band of volunteers, Design Hope is busy raising money to help homeless men and women through the cold winter ahead. Discover how you can help www.designhope.ca/ |
Construction Specifications Canada MasterFormat 2004 Seminars
Enjoy early bird savings before November 18, 2004. See attached for courses taking place November 24 -26. |
Fifth International Conference on Justice Design
Delivering Design Excellence in Justice Architecture October 27-29, 2004
Chicago, Illinois
Presented by The American Institute of Architects Committee on Architecture for Justice, www.aia.org/caj |
22° Panamerican congress of architects Oct. 24-30, 2004
Guadeloupe
For more information: www.caribarchi.com |
| 4th Biennale de Montréal – Montréal Sept. 24 – Oct. 31, 2004
As an Office for Contemporary Art, the Centre international d'art contemporain de Montréal - a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting visual arts exhibitions and events - offers the fourth edition of the Biennale de Montréal.
www.ciac.ca |
OECD Programme on Educational Building (PEB) October 31 – November 3 2004
Montreal
View details and registration form. For more information : Association des gestionnaires de parcs immobiliers institutionnels, secretariat@agpi.org, Tel.: (514) 747 5961, www.agpi.org |
| 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 |
2004 Architectural Record Innovation Conference November 15-16, 2004
New York, NY
McGraw-Hill Construction Architectural Record, in association with The American Institute of Architects invites members to attend the 2004 Architectural Record Innovation Conference. For more information: www.construction.com/
event/innovation/registration.asp. |
| International Centre for Creativity, Innovation and Sustainability NeWS - Sustainable Architecture Days November 4, 12, 18 2004
In collaboration with AA, Association for Academic Architects, Copenhagen. For more information: view details in PDF format, www.iciscenter.org, (45) 49 70 43 64 or info@iciscenter.org |
Build Boston Nov. 16-18, 2004
Seaport World Trade Center
For more information: www.buildboston.com |
| Interest-Based Problem Solving for Urban Professionals: Negotiating Solutions and Relationships that Work
November 19-20
Vancouver, BC
This course will be of interest to local government officials, property owners, real estate developers, lawyers, community advocates and leaders of community organizations, designers, planners, architects, landscape architects, and engineers. Instructor/facilitator: Michael Fogel, LLB, JD, MEd, Conflict Resolution Educator and Practitioner, Principal, Michael Fogel & Associates. This course qualifies as an elective in the Urban Design Certificate Program. To register: www.sfu.ca/city or 604.291.5254. |
Cityscape Nov 29 – Dec 3 2004
City of Dubai, Dubai
For more information: www.cityscape-online.com |
| “Architecture and Identity” Dec. 6-8, 2004
Berlin
For more information: www.architecture-identity.de |
Designing for the 21st Century Dec. 7-12, 2004
Rio de Janeiro
For more information: www.AdaptiveEnvironments.org |
| Urban Children and Youth in the MENA Region April 17-19, 2005
Dubai
www.araburban.org/childyouth | AIA 2005 National Convention - The Power of Architecture
May 19-21, 2005
Las Vegas, Nevada
For information www.aia.org. |
| Australia’s Designbuild 2005
June 5-8, 2005
Sydney, Australia
Canadian Export Development (CED), in cooperation with the Canadian Consulate Trade Office in Auckland, New Zealand, invites Canadian exporters to participate in Designbuild 2005, Australia’s international building and design exhibition. For more information: www.designbuildexpo.com.au and Robert Grison, CED (613) 825-9916 or cced@sympatico.ca |
XXII World Congress of International Union of Architects (UIA)
July 3-7, 2005
Istanbul
Note new agenda and call for papers. 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. |
Canadian Society of Landscape Architects
Congress 2005 EXPOSED!
August 17-20, 2005
Winnipeg
Promoting interaction between delegates and presenters representing different perspectives of the architectural profession. Call for papers and panel participants: Nov. 30, 2004. For more information: www.mala.net/congress |
| The 60s: Montréal Thinks Big at the Canadian Centre for Architecture October 20 2004 to September 11 2005
The CCA’s exhibition The Sixties: Montréal Thinks Big illustrates the processes that brought about these spectacular changes that were recognized all over the world. For more information: www.cca.qc.ca/exhibitions |
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 |
| Interbuild
April 23 to 27, 2006
United Kingdom For more information: jason.kee@dfait-maecigc.ca |
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ONE LAST THING…
It is important that a PM (project manager) be technically competent and can understand the issues going on in a project. But the PM needs to see beyond technical competency, and look at the project’s bigger picture. Technical experts tend to micromanage in the areas of knowledge where they are skilled, and fail to see the project as a whole.
“The best skills that define PMs are soft skills, not the hard skills. Technical proficiency is important, but not a requirement.”
PSMJ International November 2004 – Michael D’Alessandro, P.E., PMP
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