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RAIC EVENTS & NEWS

Members approve new categories of membership

The amendments to RAIC bylaws that would see the addition of several new categories received a total of 908 votes. The votes were as follows.

• 826 out of 908 approved Amendment 1, which subdivides full membership into different categories:
  •  Architects,
  •  Interns or Intern Architects and Architectural Graduates,
  •  Architectural Faculty,
  •  Fellows.
• 628 approved Amendment 2, which allows graduates from a foreign school of architecture at the discretion of the Board, to become members of the RAIC.
• 881 approved Amendment 3, which recognizes long-term support (40 years) of RAIC members to become Life Members.
• 701 approved Amendment 4, which creates a new category of “Affiliate” for those without architectural training but who support the architectural profession and would like to be informed and involved in the activities of the RAIC.
• 847 approved Amendment 5, which creates a “student associate” category for those enrolled in a full-time professional degree program in architecture.
• 845 approved Amendment 6, some “housekeeping” which corrects language in the original by-law.

See report for a complete break down of the vote and amendments for details.

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 to be more energy efficient refer to this Request for Proposals. Deadline for receipt of proposals has been extended to October 28, 2004.

Invite a Local MP to this year’s Parliamentary Reception

All members are encouraged to personalize the attached letter and encourage their Member of Parliament to attend a 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. To see who your riding representative is follow this link.

2004 RAIC Professional Development Program registration now live!

Interested in Sustainable Urban Systems Design, Natural Stone and Marble in Modern Architecture, Building Integrated Photovoltaics? Don’t be disappointed – register now for this fall’s RAIC professional development courses.

PLEASE NOTE the following changes to the locations listed in the printed brochures:

• SBCC 101 - Sustainable Urban Systems Design, October 25 in Halifax, will be held at the CASINO NOVA SCOTIA
• SDCB 302 - Sustainable Building: Making the Case for Building Integrated Photovoltaics, December 2 in Halifax, will be held at the FOUR POINTS SHERATON.

RAIC Awards of Excellence

Check out the RAIC web site for more information on its 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 prestigious RAIC Gold Medal are due December 31, 2004.

Call for Fellowship nominations

Time is running out for members who wish to nominate colleagues for Fellowship as nominations must reach the Chairmen of Regional Committees no later than October 1, 2004. Take a little time and please consider your colleagues, mentors for Fellowship nomination.

Savings on Publications
SDCB 101 Manuals on SALE !!

The RAIC still has some remaining SDCB 101 - Sustainable Design Fundamentals for Canadian Buildings stock offered at the "fire sale" price of $20 (marked down from $110) Order yours today!

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EXECUTIVE SPEAK

Your Board on Your Behalf

This new 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.

RAIC’s new president Christopher T, Fillingham, FRAIC has been spreading the word about architecture through a series of columns under his byline. In addition to a letter to members accompanying the book Architecture Canada 2004, an online message discusses key issues of interest to members and offers access to articles that have appeared in Canadian Architect, the Daily Commercial News and the Journal of Commerce.

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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.

The following members will receive their medals from the Governor General at a ceremony at Rideau Hall in October:

• Brigitte Shim, MRAIC
• Howard Sutcliffe, MRAIC
• Peter Busby, FRAIC
• Bruce Kuwabara, FRAIC
• Gregory Henriquez, MRAIC
• John Patkau, FRAIC
• Patricia Patkau, FRAIC

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PROFESSIONAL NEWS

View the latest edition of the ABN Newsletter – Advanced Building News from iiSBE

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COMPETITIONS

Siyathemba Design Competition

To date the total number of countries participating in Architecture for Humanity projects is 51. From Argentina to Zimbabwe registrations have come from around the world and for the first time ever there are more entries from overseas than from the United States. Register now as fees increase after September.

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AWARDS

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 in Dubai. 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.

• Further information on sponsorship
• Download the complete Awards information pack
• View the Awards information online
• Register to attend the Awards evening

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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 Vancouver – October 7, 2004 Crowne Plaza Hotel Georgia (Regal Ballroom) Edmonton – November 2, 2004 Royal Glenora Club (Braemar Room) Calgary – November 3, 2004 Blackfoot Inn (Heritage Room) Halifax – November 16, 2004 Pier 21 (Heritage Hall) Saskatoon – November 18, 2004 Wanuskewin Heritage Park (Awi-Paskwaw’ Room) Ottawa – December 7, 2004 Carleton University, School of Architecture Room 204   www.cagbc.ca
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
CDBI National Design-Build Conference "Power and Prospects of Design-Build" & Tutorial "Design-Build Fundamentals" Sept. 22-24, 2004 Edmonton, AB The Design-Build Conference will demonstrate the Power and Prospects of Design Build though tutorials, case studies, presentations and panels discussions. www.cdbi.org/events/2004/CDBIBrochure.pdf	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
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	Modern Dutch Housing: A Living Architectural Laboratory October 3-8, 2004 Amsterdam and Rotterdam, The Netherlands Presented by the AIA Committee on Design Knowledge Community. For more information, www.aia.org/ev_cod_fall04_conf
Canadian Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI) 7th Annual National Precast Day October 4 – 8, 2004 A national open house tour of plants across Canada demonstrating how precast is manufactured. For the nearest participating precast plant and the date and time in your area www.cpci.ca or for more information Brian J. Hall, Tel: (877) 937 2724, (613) 232-5139, bhall@cpci.ca	OAA Mini Conference "Working Together - Successful Public Projects" October 14 - 15, 2004 Ottawa Sheraton Hotel Open to anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of Procurement of Service from the Private Sector, Quality Assurance, and Life Cycle Costing. Registration Price: $595. Visit www.oaa.on.ca for more information and registration forms.
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.	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
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
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	AIA 2005 National Convention - The Power of Architecture May 19-21, 2005 Las Vegas, Nevada For information www.aia.org.
Urban Children and Youth in the MENA Region April 17-19, 2005 Dubai www.araburban.org/childyouth	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
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…

Excerpt from … GREEN MUNICIPALITIES – A Guide to Green Infrastructure for Canadian Municipalities

The pattern is becoming clear. Infrastructure systems are evolving into “ecological” forms that are more effective at looping scarce resources, and at cascading energy flows through multiple end uses. Greater emphasis is placed upon achieving thermodynamic efficiency for the systems as a whole, and upon creating systems that are inherently more adaptable and resilient. The net result is an integrated infrastructure system with a reduced ecological footprint over its life cycle, and with significant benefits for the community economy and quality of life. This is referred to as “Green infrastructure".

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