RAIC 2009 Annual Report - Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

2009 Annual Report

The RAIC quite simply provides the most appropriate vehicle to growing the insight
and relevance of the architectural community.
I have had an opportunity to serve on both provincial and federal boards and I
understand the fundamental difference between the two. As architects we need a
national voice, and this does not come from the collective efforts of the provincial
associations. Growing and advancing our profession is something that is most
effectively and visibly achieved through a national body.
The RAIC is tireless in being the voice of both Canadian architects, and those aspiring
to be part of this profession.
Conrad Boychuk
MRAIC, UIA, AIBC, OAA, MAA
“A common professional body, such as the RAIC, allows opportunities to develop
consistent standards of practice that extend beyond the interests of the individual
provinces.
”
Membership to the RAIC is invaluable to any practicing architect in Canada.
I have found the RAIC invaluable to my practice and often refer to them for assistance.
Over the years they have assisted our firm with contract documents and employee
recruitment.
Nicholas Bevanda
MRAIC, MAIBC, AIA, NCARB
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in Canada – seeks to build awareness and appreciation of the
contribution of architecture to our physical well-being and
cultural development of Canada. Our mission is:
• To affirm that architecture matters;
• To celebrate the richness and diversity of architecture in Canada; and,
• To support architects in achieving excellence.
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Table of Contents
President’s Report 1
Executive Director’s Report 3
2009 RAIC Board of Directors 5
RAIC Staff 5
Report on RAIC Activities 6
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Awards 6
Honours 10
2009 Festival of Architecture 14
Professional Development 17
Practice Support 19
Advocacy 21
Communications 23
Membership 25
External Relations 25
Financial Statements of the RAIC 30
RAIC Foundation 31
2009 Foundation Awards 32
Financial Statements of the RAIC Foundation 33
COVER: Gleneagles Community Centre | Patkau Architects | photo: James Dow
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President’s Report
I am the 70 th president to serve at the helm of our Institute since RAIC
was formed now 103 years ago. That is a lot of history to follow and I am
happy to look back on the year and see how much has been done. This
report gives you all the details – I can only laud the efforts and cheer the
accomplishments.
Becoming RAIC President has been the capstone of my long volunteer
service and words fall short of expressing my gratitude to the numerous
professional colleagues, Board members and the staff of RAIC who have
assisted in making it possible and with such success.
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As I quoted Gropius in Montreal when I took office it was “a point of fresh departure– not arrival”.
And the year so far has been quite a journey.
To start I learned I would stay on for a little longer than expected as President, as the Board
decided to change the Terms of Office for Directors to align them with the fiscal year which will allow
coordination with the management and operations of the RAIC and avoid summer elections. The
result is that I’ll be able to once again update readers in the next year’s Annual Report on the whole
of activities for 2010.
My goals as I took office included concentrating efforts to advance recent successes in increasing
the membership base through chapter development and other initiatives. Our growing membership
shows that those efforts are paying off as we report more than 4,200 members – and that last year
only 67 chose not to renew. That is a figure unprecedented in the last decade.
I have also been preoccupied with expanding RAIC’s policy of inclusiveness and encouraging more
involvement of diversity to students, interns and women. And once again I can point to another
of RAIC’s successes, this time in outreach and a close working relationship with the Architecture
schools. Over 115 graduates and students have joined us through the year. Yes their memberships
are free – but what an effective way to literally grow our future.
The draw to join is the products and programs of the RAIC. The evidence is outlined in this
document.
Key is the work that was completed producing the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects
Second Edition – a totally new CHOP, the original edition of which has become the bible of any
architect’s office. Sales are steady and the updates it contains have been well received.
A new and pan-Canadian initiative for the RAIC is the Guide for Determining Appropriate Fees for
the Services of an Architect. In 2009 a task force was struck to develop this document; and following
its success, a second task force was established to create a plan to guide it into the hands of the
owners and managers – the decision makers behind all new buildings. Their work continues and I
am confident we will see their efforts pay off and more and more decision makers understanding the
benefits of engaging architects at a reasonable and fair fee.
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They are both the product of the leadership of RAIC Executive Director Jon Hobbs, FRAIC
whose retirement at the end of this June will leave a big void in the organization. His passion for
Architecture, commitment to and understanding of the Institute supported by his untiring dedicated
service, define his legacy to the Institute and the Profession in Canada. Jon has earned the universal
respect and admiration of the membership, Board members, co-workers and all others that he has
worked with in Canada and Internationally. The process of recruiting a replacement began in late
2009 and is expected to be concluded by late spring.
The year also saw efforts to rebrand the Institute as Architecture Canada, encompassing all the
things RAIC does for its members and the public. As you can see in the design of this report and
many of our materials the migration to the new “look” has begun. The fruits of those labours will
be rolled out throughout 2010 and I am certain next year Architecture Canada will be part of the
profession’s lexicon.
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Our continuing efforts on (1) concluding the agreement to set up the RAIC Centre of Architecture at
the Athabasca University; (2) the 2030 Challenge; (3) harmonization of continuing education with the
provincial associations; (4) Integration of Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects with assistance of
Federal Government through Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Citizenship
and Immigration Canada; and (5) improving and developing working relationships internationally; are
all generally on target.
Enjoy the details of the RAIC’s many programs, committees and task forces and their
accomplishments contained herein. It is all part of RAIC | Architecture Canada’s efforts to spread
the word that architecture matters...
Ranjit (Randy) K. Dhar, FRAIC
President
Peterborough Health Centre | Stantec Architecture Ltd. | photo: Richard Johnson
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Executive Director’s Report
As this will be my last Annual Report, I would like to outline some of the
accomplishments we have made at the RAIC as well as some of the
challenges I believe lie ahead for RAIC and for the profession.
In 1996 I was originally hired by the RAIC to develop a new Canadian
Handbook of Practice for Architects as one of my main tasks. It actually took
longer to develop a business case and get all of the provincial associations
on board for this project than it took to create the Handbook itself. Several
years later I was honoured to be able to edit the second edition of this
unique and bilingual document that I believe has served the profession well.
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In January 2001 I was selected to become RAIC Executive Director and what a journey it has been.
I am proud to say that we now have more members than ever before – in 2001 we had just over
2,500 members and now we boast just over 4,200 members. In 2001, we had a slight deficit and
now we have reserves which amount to nearly one-half of our annual administrative expenses (a
goal for every not-for-profit). The RAIC has also advanced in both technology and office facilities.
In 2001 we were able, in part with support from Teknion, to refurnish the very dated office furniture
and provide state-of-the-art office furniture systems for every staff member. More importantly for
our members we developed, and continue to develop, a web presence including new systems for
electronic commerce. In fact, most members now renew online and purchase documents online.
But most important of all, is the development of our human resources and the RAIC staff is indeed
a great team. I believe their collective dedication and corporate history will help to weather any
changes ahead.
The RAIC (soon-to-be known as Architecture Canada) is a 103-year-old institution, and it is blessed
with an excellent foundation and a rich history. Nevertheless, we must face head on some of
the challenges to come. Firstly, it is important to recognize that our members, just as with other
professions, are rapidly aging and retiring; therefore institutional renewal is critical. We must
communicate and serve younger architects and interns if we are to remain relevant. And that may
mean changing the way we do business and adjusting some of our priorities.
Since I began here at the RAIC 14 years ago I have witnessed a general public who have become
much more in tune with architecture and design; but on the contrary, the role of the architect in
society and on building projects and in the construction sector seems to be diminishing. There are
no clear answers on how to reverse this trend but advocacy of a different sort must be considered.
External relations have been strengthened in many ways. Working relations with all collateral
architectural organizations, such as provincial and territorial associations of architects is at an all
time high. Because we are such a small profession it is imperative that we work together, collaborate
and avoid overlap. There is no room for big egos or power struggles. This effort to work together can
never be overlooked.
Internationally we have also grown, and the RAIC is once again a member of the Union
internationale des architectes (UIA) and we lead the way for the architecture profession in
international relations and often we give a friendly push to our regulatory counterparts to conclude
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mutual recognition agreements. In a global society and in a profession that is, I believe, more
international than any other profession, we must tap into this strength but also we must be on guard
to deliver member value.
Although the RAIC has been able to provide timely and relevant practice support to members, this
is no longer as simple as in the past with the ever-present world wide web, building information
modeling, and seemingly endless internet services and resources. The challenge will be to
determine what relevant practice support we as a committee-driven, consensus-type association can
provide to members who are very nimble and technologically savvy.
Finally, I must confess that this job has definitely been an enormous amount of work but it has also
been a very great privilege, and I have been lucky to have met many, many great architects and
seen many great buildings across Canada and around the world. I wish to thank all RAIC Members,
the many Boards of Directors I have served, and my professional colleagues coast-to-coast-to-coast.
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Jon F. Hobbs, FRAIC
Executive Director
Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre | architect: Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners | photo: Ben Rahn, A-Frame Photography
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2009 RAIC Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Ranjit (Randy) K. Dhar, FRAIC
Stuart B. Howard, FRAIC
David Craddock, MRAIC
Paule Boutin, AP/FIRAC
President
First Vice-President / President-Elect
Second Vice-President
Immediate Past President
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Regional Directors
Wayne De Angelis, MRAIC
Wayne Guy, FRAIC
Charles Olfert, MRAIC
David Craddock, MRAIC
Ralph Wiesbrock, FRAIC
Claude Hamelin Lalonde, FIRAC
Paul E. Frank, FRAIC
Director Representing
Intern Architects
Chancellor – College of Fellows
Chair – Council of Canadian
University Schools of Architecture
RAIC Staff
British Columbia / Yukon
Alberta / Northwest Territories
Saskatchewan / Manitoba
Ontario Southwest
Ontario North, East and Nunavut
Quebec
Atlantic
W. Stephen Boulton, MRAIC
Alexander Rankin, FRAIC
Eric Haldenby, FRAIC
Chantal Charbonneau Awards and Honours Manager /
College of Fellows and Foundation Coordinator
Jon Hobbs, FRAIC
Nathan Medema
Graham Murfitt, MRAIC
Jonathan Ouellette
Sylvie Powell
Nathalie Samson
Angélique Sauvé
Etienne Sicotte
Executive Director
Manager, Web Development & IT / Privacy Officer
Practice Specialist
Financial Officer
Communications
Professional Development and Executive Services
Coordinator
Membership Coordinator
Graphic/Web Designer and Coordinator
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Report on RAIC Activities
Awards
RAIC Awards of Excellence
The winners of the 2009 RAIC Awards of Excellence were presented in Montreal.
Allied Arts
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Jury:
Philip Gabriel, FIALD, PLDA, FIES
Cornelia Hahn Oberlander,
LMBCSLA, CM, LLD (HON) FCSLA, FASLA
Jerry Grey, Visual Artist
Award Recipient:
Paul Raff, MRAIC Architect / Visual Artist
Innovation in Architecture
Jury:
Guy Gosselin, P.Eng.
Pierre E. Gallant, MIRAC
Barry Sampson, FRAIC
Award Recipients:
130 Bloor Street West
Quadrangle Architects Limited
(Toronto, ON)
Prince George Airport
McFarlane | Green | Biggar Architecture
+ Design Inc. (Vancouver, BC)
Supported by:
130 Bloor Street West |
illustration: DesignStor
Cascade House | architect/visual artist: Paul Raff, MRAIC |
photo: Steven Tsai
Prince George Airport |
photo: McFarlane | Green | Biggar Architecture + Design Inc.
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Richmond Olympic Oval
Cannon Design (Vancouver, BC)
Honourable Mentions:
Richmond Olympic Oval
Bluepoint Louver Facade System
Paul Raff Studio (Toronto, ON)
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Diamond and Schmitt Architects Incorporated
(Toronto, ON)
Advocate for Architecture
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Jury:
Larry Beasley
Larry Wayne Richards, FRAIC
Manon Asselin
Award Recipient:
Greg Hayton,
Chief Executive Officer,
Cambridge Libraries and Galleries
Architectural Firm
Jury:
Alexander Rankin, FRAIC
Adrienne Clarkson, Hon. FRAIC
Mario Saia, FIRAC
Bruce Kuwabara, FRAIC
David J. Simpson, PP/FRAIC
Award Recipient:
Saucier + Perrotte architectes,
Montréal, QC
Bluepoint Louver Facade System | photo: Paul Raff Studio
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts | photo: Tom Griffith
Greg Hayton | photo: Tom Vogel The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics |
Saucier + Perrotte architectes | photo: Marc Cramer
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Green Building
Administered in partnership with:
Jury:
Thomas Auer
Lisa Bate, FRAIC
Jonathan Westeinde
Award Recipient:
Dockside Green Synergy
Busby Perkins+Will Architects
(Vancouver, BC)
Dockside Green Synergy | photo: Enrico Dagostini
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Governor General’s Medals in Architecture
In fall 2009, the RAIC issued a Call for Submissions for the Governor General’s Medals in
Architecture. The Awards will be adjudicated in early 2010.
RAIC Gold Medal
The RAIC Gold Medal is awarded in recognition of significant contribution to Canadian architecture,
and is the highest honour the profession of architecture in Canada can bestow. It recognizes an
individual whose personal work has demonstrated exceptional excellence in the design and practice
of architecture; and/or, whose work related to architecture, has demonstrated exceptional excellence
in research or education.
John Patkau, FRAIC and Patricia Patkau, FRAIC were the recipients of the 2009 Gold Medal.
Photo: Normand Huberdeau,
NH Photographes Ltée
In bestowing the award, the Gold Medal Selection Committee noted:
“They fulfill the dream that ordinary people have about architecture: that
life can be more whole, more harmonious, more livable because such a
building exists.”
“Their work as architects and teachers has inspired generations of aspiring
architects across Canada.”
“They create architecture that matters.”
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Prix du XX e siècle
The Prix du XX e siècle recognizes the enduring excellence of nationally significant architecture,
such as landmark buildings in the historical context of Canadian Architecture. The award can go to a
building in Canada, designed by an architect from any country, or a building anywhere designed by a
Canadian architect.
Due to the limited amount of entries in 2009, the Prix was not awarded.
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National Urban Design Awards
Urban design plays an important role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in Canadian
cities. In fall 2009, RAIC, the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), and the Canadian Society of
Landscape Architects (CSLA) partnered together and issued a Call for Submissions for the National
Urban Design Awards.
The Awards will be adjudicated in early 2010.
President’s Award in Architectural Journalism
This annual award recognizes a unique story, article or radio or television piece for its contribution
to the wide-spread dissemination of Architectural values and ideas. It is presented to the Publisher,
Editor, Producers as well as the individual journalist of a given story for “excellence in the coverage
of an Architectural issue or idea”.
In 2009, Christopher Hume of the Toronto Star was selected by the jury to receive this award.
Jury Members
President, Paule Boutin, FIRAC
Immediate Past President, Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, PP/FRAIC
Past President, Vivian Manasc, PP/FRAIC
The RAIC would like to thank the Awards Committee:
Alexander Rankin, FRAIC, Chair
Yves Gosselin, AP/FIRAC
Gene Kinoshita, FRAIC
Florian Maurer, MRAIC
Stephen Teeple, FRAIC
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Honours
Gifts of Appreciation
At the 2009 RAIC Annual General Meeting during the Festival of Architecture in Montreal, gifts of
appreciation were given to acknowledge those individuals who have volunteered considerable time
in support of the RAIC and its programs.
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Members of the Editorial Board of the Second Edition of the
Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects
D. Greggwood Brown, FRAIC, MAIBC Louis Lessard, MIRAC, OAQ
Catherine Capes, MRAIC, OAA
Rick Linley, FRAIC, MAA
Pierre Corriveau, MIRAC, OAQ
Robert J. Ojolick, MRAIC, NSAA
Task Force responsible for the preparation of the new A Guide to
Determining Appropriate Fees for the Services of an Architect
Terence Williams, PP/FRAIC
Alain Fournier, FIRAC
Paul-André Tétreault, AP/FIRAC
Vivian Manasc, PP/FRAIC
Honorary Membership
David Simpson, PP/FRAIC
Gerrie Doyle, MRAIC
Chris Fillingham, PP/FRAIC (Chair)
At the Presidents’ Gala during the 2009 RAIC Festival of Architecture in Montreal the following
individuals received the President’s Medal and Honorary Membership in the RAIC:
Louise Cox, Hon. MRAIC
President
International Union of Architects
Photos: Normand Huberdeau,
NH Photographes Ltée
Arq. Lizandro de la Garza Villareal, Hon. MRAIC
President
La Federacion de Colegios de Arquitectos
de la Republica Mexicana
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The following were not present to receive their medals:
Melinda Dodson, Hon. MRAIC, RAIA
President-Elect
The Australian Institute of Architects
Gordon E. Mills, Hon. MRAIC, FAIA
President
National Council of Architectural
Registration Boards
2009 RAIC Student Medals
Every year the RAIC bestows a medal on the top graduate or individual, who in the judgment
of the faculty of the respective school achieved the highest level of academic excellence, in the
professional degree program at each of the ten University Schools of Architecture.
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School of Architecture
University of British Columbia
University of Calgary
University of Manitoba
Carleton University
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
McGill University
Université de Montréal
Université Laval
Dalhousie University
2009 RAIC Honour Roll
Medalist
Nicolaas Neisingh
Jessie Andjelic
Matthew McFetrick
Nathan Tyler Jensen
Richard Unterthiner
Michael Votruba
Elizabeth Paden
Annick Brassard
Samuel Bernier-Lavigne
Jason Mrdeza
The RAIC Honour Roll recognizes those students from an accredited professional degree program in
Architecture in Canada who have achieved high academic excellence. For each University School of
Architecture, a maximum of four students from the top ten per cent of the graduating class, receive
Honour Roll certificates from the RAIC.
School of Architecture
University of British Columbia
University of Calgary
University of Manitoba
Carleton University
Honour Students
Nicolaas Neisingh, Aiden Callison, Ronald Hart,
Courtney Healey
Jessie Andjelic, Travis Davidson,
Nicholas Standeven, Dion Lassu
Matthew McFetrick, William Alston,
Afsaneh Karamizadeh, Karen Nelson,
Jason Robbins
J. Alan MacCracken, Richard Kellner,
Renee Hynes, Sean Joseph Solowski
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University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
McGill University
Université de Montréal
Université Laval
Dalhousie University
Richard Unterthiner, Vesna Kann,
Luke Alexander Stern, Fiona Lim Tung
Michael Votruba, Jonah Humphrey,
Justin Perdue, Kristina Duynisveld
Elizabeth Paden, Andrew Chau,
Laurie Damme Gonneville, Candace Wiersema
Annick Brassard, Andrée-Anne Boucher,
Maude Hallé Saint-Cyr, David Nadeau,
Karine Vincent
Samuel Bernier-Lavigne,
Jean-Bruno Morissette,
Marianne Gaudreault-Charbonneau
Jason Mrdeza, Logan Amos, Shane Andrews,
Joshua Lunn
Graduates on the Honour Roll and those that receive the RAIC Student Medal enjoy one year’s free
membership in the RAIC.
College of Fellows
2009 Fellows convocation ceremony | photo: Normand Huberdeau, NH Photographes Ltée
The Chancellor and the National Committee of the College of Fellows administer the affairs of the
College of Fellows and act as the Trustees of the RAIC Foundation.
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2009 National Committee
Chancellor
Dean
Registrar
Past President
Past President
replaced by
Alexander Rankin, FRAIC
Paul Polson, FRAIC
J. Robert Thibodeau, FIRAC
Vivian Manasc, PP/FRAIC
Yves Gosselin, AP/FIRAC
Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, PP/FRAIC
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2009 Regional Chairs
The Regional Advisory Committees of the College coordinate the preparation of 2009
nominations for Fellowship.
Atlantic
Québec
Ontario (Northeast & Nunavut)
Ontario (Southwest)
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta & Northwest Territories
British Columbia
British Columbia (Victoria)
2009 Honorary Fellows
Jan Gehl, Hon. FRAIC
John K. Dobbs, FRAIC
N. Jean-Pierre Pelletier, FIRAC
Robert Webster, FRAIC
Gordon Grice, FRAIC
Stephen Cohlmeyer, FRAIC
William Kelly, FRAIC
Douglas Sollows, FRAIC
Larry S. McFarland, FRAIC
Terence J. Williams, PP/FRAIC
Bernardo Gómez-Pimienta, Hon. FIRAC
Photos: Normand Huberdeau,
NH Photographes Ltée
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2009 College of Fellows
Russell Acton, FRAIC
Pierre Jodoin, FIRAC
Line Belhumeur, FIRAC
Jonathan Kearns, FRAIC
Christopher Bozyk, FRAIC
Peter J. Kindree, FRAIC
Stanley Britton, FRAIC
Marc Laurendeau, FIRAC
D. Greggwood (Gregg) Brown, FRAIC William M. Locking, FRAIC
Tom Bunting, FRAIC
Robert Mellin, FRAIC
James Alphonse Colizza, FRAIC Sean Patrick. O’Reilly, FRAIC
Darryl Condon, FRAIC
Reid W. Pattison, FRAIC
Louis J. E. Cooke, FRAIC
Whitford A. Petch, FRAIC
Terry Danelley, FRAIC
Stephen Pope, FRAIC
Giovanni De Paoli, FIRAC
Jean-Yves Richard, FIRAC
Tye Farrow, FRAIC
Edwin J. Rowse, FRAIC
Paul Faucher, FIRAC
Thomas Sutherland, FRAIC
Alain Fournier, FIRAC
Dean Syverson, FRAIC
Ronald James Goodfellow, FRAIC Bruno Verenini, FRAIC
James R. Goodwin, FRAIC
F. Grenville Weis, FRAIC
Chris Gower, FRAIC
2009 Festival of Architecture
The 2009 Festival of Architecture and Forum was held in
partnership with the Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ) and
the Association of Architects in Private Practice of Québec
(AAPPQ). More than 600 members of the profession came to
celebrate the theme of the Festival, Vision and Commitment, with
colleagues at the Hilton Bonaventure Hotel in Montreal. Delegates
participated in courses, guided tours and attended many social
functions that made up this year’s Festival of Architecture and Forum. It proved to be a great
success and a very memorable few days.
Sponsors
The RAIC, OAQ and the AAPPQ would like to thank the following
sponsors for supporting this year’s conference:
Platinum
McGraw-Hill Construction
Pomerleau
Gold
Tourisme Québec
Vicwest
Canadian Precast/Prestressed
Concrete Institute
Lambton Doors
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Silver
Hanscomb Limited
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
RBC Royal Bank
Bronze Plus
Hydro Quebec
Soprema
Autodesk
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Bronze
Kingston Byers Inc.
Les Membranes Hydrotech
Provencher Roy + Associés Architectes
Canadian Precast/Prestressed
Concrete Institute
REED Construction Data
Marmomacc
ProDemnity Insurance Company
Fournier Gersovitz Moss
& Associés Architectes
BC Log and Timber Building
Industry Association
Supporter
Groupe Cardinal - Hardy, Architectes
Daubois Inc.
MP Reproductions Inc.
Fichten Soiferman et Associés Architectes
Smith Carter Architects & Engineers Inc.
Skyfactory
Keynote Speakers
Photos: Normand Huberdeau,
NH Photographes Ltée
Supporter Plus
The Arcop Group Architects
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Kuwabara Payne McKenna
Blumberg Architects
Réjean Savoie Architecte
Cohos Evamy | Integratedesign
Cement Association of Canada
Pasquin St-Jean & Associés
Fonds des Architectes
Thibodeau Architecture + Design
Jodoin Lamarre Pratte et Associés architectes
Magil Construction Corporation
Nelligan O’Bryan Payne LLP
Naylor Publications
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Canadian Architect
A founding partner of Gehl Architects – Urban Quality Consultants and
Professor (Retired) of Urban Design with the School of Architecture at the
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Jan Gehl, Hon. FRAIC
presented his keynote address following the Fellows convocation ceremony at
McGill University – Pavillon Leacock Building.
Bernardo Gómez-Pimienta, Hon. FRAIC, Dean of the School of Architecture
at the Universidad Anahuac and a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor is based
in Mexico but with a reputation that extends worldwide, Mr. Gómez-Pimienta
presented his address at the RAIC Foundation Luncheon.
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John Patkau, FRAIC and Patricia Patkau, FRAIC presented during the RAIC Gold Medalist
Luncheon followed by a panel discussion with previous medal winner Dan Hanganu, FIRAC (2008)
and Raymond Moriyama, FRAIC (1997) moderated by David Covo, FRAIC, former Director of the
School of Architecture at McGill University.
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Seated right to left, in order as mentioned above | photo: Normand Huberdeau, NH Photographes Ltée
Festival Local Organizing Committee
The 2009 Festival of Architecture and Forum Local Organizing Committee held in partnership with
the Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ) and the Association of Architects in Private Practice of
Québec (AAPPQ) was co-chaired by Paule Boutin, FIRAC, André Bourassa, MIRAC and Alain
Fournier, FIRAC.
Committee Members
Mounir Abed
Mélissa Arcand
Lucie Langlois, MIRAC
Nathalie Lessard, MIRAC
Stéphan Vigeant, MIRAC
Suzanne Bergeron
Raja Husseini, MIRAC
Claude-Hélène Lehoux
David Smith, MRAIC
J. Robert Thibodeau, FIRAC
Claude Hamelin Lalonde, FIRAC
Edwin Bruce Allan, FRAIC
Réjean Savoie, MIRAC
Laurent Jetté
Sylvie Perrault, MIRAC
Left to right: Alain Fournier, FIRAC, André Bourassa, MIRAC, Bernard McNamara, MIRAC, Paule
Boutin, FIRAC, Raja Husseini, MIRAC, Suzanne Bergeron, Robert Lacoste, MIRAC, David Smith,
MRAIC, Claude Hamelin Lalonde, FIRAC, Bruce Allan, FRAIC | photo: Normand Huberdeau, NH
Photographes Ltée
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photo: Normand Huberdeau, NH Photographes Ltée
Professional Development
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Once again in 2009, the RAIC provided several courses and workshops at the Festival of
Architecture in Montreal.
The RAIC also offered two courses in the fall of 2009 in several cities across Canada.
SDCB 325: Integrating Sustainability:
Selecting and Designing for Low-Energy Comfort Systems
The course focused on how
to achieve human comfort
in buildings using natural
ventilation and energy-efficient
mechanical systems. The RAIC
would like to extend its sincere
gratitude to the presenters Steve
Kemp, P. Eng, M.A. Sc., LEED ®
AP, and Erik Olsen, P. Eng, M.
Sc., LEED ® AP and to Natural
Resources Canada for sponsoring the seminar.
Desmarais Building, University of Ottawa
Moriyama & Teshima Architects |
Photo: John Fowler, P. Eng
Restoration Services Centre, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority | Montgomery Sisam Architects
Concrete Thinking
Sponsored and developed by Canadian Precast/Prestressed
Concrete Institute and Cement Association of Canada, this
seminar offered practical details on how to maximize the
benefits of concrete and the course dealt with sustainability,
energy efficiency, strength, fire/sound resistance and building
envelope performance.
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The RAIC would like to thank the speakers, including local presenters:
John Archer, MRAIC
Robert Burak, P. Eng.
Brian Hall
Roger Bayley
Wade Wheeler
Don Zakariasen
John C. Petersmeyer, FRAIC
Stanford P. Downey, FRAIC
Alexander Rankin, FRAIC
Professeur Roger-Bruno Richard
Pierre-Louis Maillard
Christopher Young, MRAIC
Andrew Levatte
Cement Association of Canada
Canadian Precast/Prestressed
Concrete Institute
Canadian Precast/Prestressed
Concrete Institute
Merrick Architecture (Vancouver)
Gibbs Gage Architects (Calgary)
Lafarge (Calgary & Edmonton)
Architecture Stantec (Winnipeg)
Stanford Downey Architects Inc. (Toronto)
GRC Architects (Ottawa)
Université de Montréal (Montréal & Québec)
Cement Association of Canada (Québec)
Duffus, Romans, Kundzins and Rousefell Ltd.
(Halifax)
Strescon (Halifax & Charlottetown)
Our deepest appreciation to all those who assisted with the on-site registration:
Concrete Thinking SDCB 325
Vancouver Wayne De Angelis, MRAIC Kiyoshi Matsuzaki. PP/FRAIC
Stuart B. Howard, FRAIC Karl W. Gustavson, MRAIC
Calgary Bob Stirling, MRAIC Bob Stirling, MRAIC
Edmonton Basel Abdulaal, MRAIC Jessica Roder
Winnipeg Rudy Paul Friesen, PP/FRAIC Melanie Gagnon
Gatineau/Ottawa Jon Hobbs, FRAIC Ralph Wiesbrock, FRAIC
Toronto David Craddock, MRAIC David Craddock, MRAIC
Halifax Donald R. Lohnes, FRAIC John C. Doucet, MRAIC
Montreal Jean-Pierre Pelletier,FIRAC Claude Hamelin Lalonde, FIRAC
Laurent McComber
Charlottetown
Quebec
William W. Chandler, MRAIC
Michel Gagnon, FIRAC
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Veronafiere
photos by Christian Zarka, MRAIC and Honorata Pien’kowska, MRAIC
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In 2009 the RAIC was able to send six members to the week-long course on stone and marble in
Verona, Italy – one additional architect compared to the previous year. The following participants
represented the RAIC and Canadian architects:
Dean Russell, MRAIC
Christian Zarka, MIRAC
Luc Jean-Paul Bouliane, MRAIC
Honorata Pien’kowska , MRAIC
Daryoush Firouzli, MRAIC
Gregory Starratt, MRAIC
Edmonton, Alberta
Longueuil, Quebec
Toronto, Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario
Nanaimo, BC
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Veronafiere’s continuing education courses take place during MARMOMACC, the world’s leading
trade fair for the marble and stone industry. The course included tours of quarries and factories, as
well as classroom sessions held with architects from all over the world.
Testimonials from course participants vouch for the success of this RAIC scholarship and travel
experience.
Practice Support
The RAIC provides a wide range of practice support services to its members – this is achieved
through the development and dissemination of contract documents and other practice tools and the
development and delivery of professional development courses related to architectural practice.
Practice Support Committee
The Practice Support Committee continued to provide direction on revisions to various standard
contract documents and coordinated the review of new or revised CCDC documents.
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Committee Members
J. David Simpson, PP/FRAIC (Chair) James R. Anderson, MRAIC
John E. Emmett, FRAIC
Rodney Kirkwood, MRAIC
Edwin Bruce Allan, FRAIC
Ralph Wiesbrock, FRAIC (Board liaison)
Pierre Gallant, MIRAC
Canadian Construction Documents Committee
The RAIC appoints three architects to serve on the Canadian Construction Documents Committee
(CCDC).
2009 Appointees
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Brian Aitken, MRAIC
François Hogue, MIRAC,
Pierre Gallant, MRAIC (Board liaison)
In 2009, the CCDC completed a review of the two documents, CCDC 4 – Unit Price Contract and
CCDC 21 – A Guide to Construction Insurance and the RAIC issued a letter endorsing the revisions.
The CCDC continues work on the Construction Management series of documents:
CCDC 5a – Construction Management Contract for Services,
CCDC 5b – Construction Management Contract for Services and Work, and
CCDC 17 – Stipulated Price Contract Between Owner and Trade Contractor for
Construction Management Projects
The CCDC continues work on the CCDC 2 – Stipulated Price Contract to incorporate enabling
language to accommodate the new provisions in RAIC Document Six regarding Alternate Dispute
Resolution.
Practice Builder
In 2009, the RAIC started work on Practice Builder on the Transfer of Electronic Documents. This
document, which will be available in 2010 and will be free to RAIC members, discusses copyright
issues and makes recommendations for the procedures for transferring electronic files to clients,
contractors and other building authorities.
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Canadian Handbook of Practice for
Architects
In 2009, the RAIC completed work on the update and review of
the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects. This important
document has been published and is available in downloadable or
hard copy format from the RAIC website.
Jon Hobbs, FRAIC acted as Editor-in-Chief, and wishes to thank
the Editorial Board for their generous and valued contributions:
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D. Greggwood Brown, FRAIC, MAIBC Pierre Corriveau, MIRAC, OAQ
Rick J. Linley, FRAIC, MAA
Barbara Shipman, FRAIC, AAA
Catherine A. Capes, MRAIC, OAA Louis Lessard, MIRAC, OAQ
Robert J. Ojolick, MRAIC, NSAA
Guide for Determining Appropriate Fees for the
Services of an Architect
This document, which has support from most provincial associations of Architects in
Canada, was completed in 2009. It is available in downloadable or hard copy format
from the RAIC website.
The work of the following members of the Fee Schedule Task Force is greatly valued
and appreciated:
Chris Fillingham, PP/FRAIC (Chair) Paul-André Tétreault, AP/FIRAC
Leonard Rodrigues, FRAIC
Daniel Goodspeed, FRAIC
Gerrie Doyle, MRAIC
Terence Williams, PP/FRAIC
J. David Simpson, PP/FRAIC Vivian Manasc, PP/FRAIC
Alain Fournier, FIRAC
Wayne Guy, FRAIC (Board liaison)
Advocacy
Federal
The RAIC Board of Directors and Executive Director were especially vocal in advocating for a wide
range of issues.
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Letters were sent as follows:
• To Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Environment Minister Jim Prentice regarding the
need for Canada to take a strong leadership role at COP15 and adopt the 2030 Challenge to
create carbon neutral net-zero energy buildings by 2030.
• To Finance Minister James Flaherty regarding the federal budget requesting that stimulus
spending include buildings and requirements that all projects be sustainable.
• To Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore calling for Financial Tax Incentives for Historic
Places.
• To the Larry O’Brien, Mayor, City of Ottawa, Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, and
Larry Beasley, Chair, Advisory Committee on Planning, Design and Realty, National Capital
Commission regarding the importance of Lansdowne Park in Ottawa and the need for an
architectural competition.
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Federal Government Procurement
The RAIC Federal Government Procurement Committee continues to be active and attends regular
Federal Industry Real Property Advisory Committee (FIRPAC) meetings with representatives from
various departments.
RAIC representatives
Ralph Wiesbrock, FRAIC
Peter J. Kindree, FRAIC
Deborah Farrow, MRAIC
Client Groups
Task Force to Promote the New Fee Guidelines
John Hackett, FRAIC
Graham Murfitt, MRAIC (Staff support)
At the October 2009 Board meeting it was agreed to establish a Task force to promote the Guide
to Determining Appropriate Fees for the Services of an Architect to owner and client groups was
struck. Work began immediately and is ongoing.
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Task Force Members
Nick Bevanda, MRAIC - BC
Wayne Guy, FRAIC - AB/NWT
Jeff Jurzyniec, MRAIC - SK/MB
Claudio Brun del Re, FRAIC - ON NE
Alain Fournier, FIRAC - QC
William Knorr, FRAIC - Atlantic
Gerrie Doyle, MRAIC - OAA
Rick Linley, FRAIC - MAA
Keith MacGillivray, MRAIC - NS
Charles Henley, MRAIC - NL
Bill Chandler, MRAIC - PEI
Chris Fillingham, PP/FRAIC - ON SW
Task Force Chair
Alexander Rankin, FRAIC
Board Liaison
Advocacy Magazine
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Two issues of the RAIC’s advocacy publication, Architecture: A magazine
for public and institutional administrators, promoted the profession of
Architecture and quality design to the MASH sector – municipalities,
academia, school boards and health care clients.
The winter/spring issue focussed on high performance schools and the
summer/fall issue on health care architecture. Each was distributed to
the administrators of public institutions responsible for decision making
in that sector. A copy of each magazine was also sent to all RAIC
members as an illustration of the Institute’s efforts on their behalf. The goal is to inform clients and
owners about the important role of architects and the importance of architectural design and quality
in their sector.
Communications
Introducing Architecture Canada
2009 saw the beginning of efforts to rebrand RAIC as Architecture Canada.
Members need not worry about designations and they can continue to use MRAIC and FRAIC with
pride. The legal name and corporate registration remains the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
Licensed architects are encouraged to emphasize the many
roles of the profession in society by using the title “Architect”
too.
The new look will be rolled out throughout 2010.
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Every Building Has an Architect
Threaded throughout RAIC’s message is the basic tenet that Architecture matters… Copies of the
Every Building Has an Architect postcard and an electronic version on the website continue to be
available to members for distribution to media organizations. Members are encouraged to spread the
word.
Canadian Architect
Canadian Architect serves as the Journal of Record for the RAIC. The RAIC
newsletter insert Update/En Bref appeared quarterly in 2009 highlighting the
activities of the RAIC to all architects in Canada.
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Subscriptions to Canadian Architect are available to RAIC members residing
in Canada at no cost.
The Bulletin – RAIC’s Electronic Newsletter
This electronic newsletter continued to be well received as a monthly e-mail to each RAIC member
fostering a sense of community and keeping everyone informed of news related to the profession,
the activities of the RAIC and the RAIC Board of Directors.
Electronic notices
Electronic notices were sent throughout the year as needed to members reminding them of important
events and deadlines.
Website
A new section of the Order Centre was created for the Canadian Handbook of Practice allowing
copies to be purchased directly from RAIC.
Two new web sites were designed and added – one for
the BC Chapter and the other for the annual Festival.
The Calendar of Events was revamped using the much
more accessible Google calendar. During 2009 a
thorough content review of the web site began and is
expected to be completed in 2010.
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RAIC Columns in Industry Journals
In an effort to spread the RAIC’s message across many audiences, arrangements have been made
which allow articles with RAIC editorial content as written by various members of the RAIC Board of
Directors to be inserted into several professional trade journals.
The RAIC appeared monthly in the Daily Commercial News/Journal of Commerce, bi-monthly in
Sustainable Architecture & Building (SABMag) and AWARD Magazine. Copies of the columns are
highlighted each month in the electronic Bulletin.
Membership
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As of December 31, 2009 the RAIC had 4,138 members.
The RAIC offered free membership to all 2008/09 graduates from an accredited professional
degree program in Architecture in Canada. By December 31, 2009, 34 graduates had responded
to the offer. The RAIC also offered free student associate membership to students in a Master of
Architecture program – 81 students responded to the offer.
See all Membership benefits on RAIC’s website.
2009-2010 Membership Directory
For the fifth year, the RAIC published an annual membership directory through
an arrangement with Naylor publications. This agreement allows the Naylor sales
team to promote the RAIC and enables all costs to be recovered. In return, RAIC
members receive a printed annual directory.
External Relations
National Affairs
Roundtables with Provincial Associations
Once again the RAIC hosted a roundtable with representatives from all the provincial and
territorial associations of architects along with representatives from the Canadian Architectural
Certification Board (CACB) for day-long discussions on a wide range of national projects. The
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meeting was in Winnipeg in conjunction with a regular RAIC Board of Directors meeting and a
meeting of the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities.
The agenda included reports on the following projects:
• The RAIC Syllabus Renewal – to be called the RAIC Centre for Architecture at
Athabasca University;
• The ongoing work to complete the Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA)
process and the integration of internationally trained architects in Canada;
• International relations and mutual recognition agreements.
Construction Industry Consultative Committee (CICC)
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In February 2009, RAIC President Paule Boutin, FIRAC, David Simpson PP/FRAIC and
Executive Director Jon Hobbs, FRAIC attending the annual CICC meeting – with the senior
elected and staff officers of the other organizations that comprise CCDC, namely the Canadian
Construction Association (CCA), the Association of Canadian Engineering Companies (ACEC)
and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC). The CICC appointed members to the CCDC and
continued discussions on alternate dispute resolution language which is to be incorporated into
CCDC 2 – Stipulated Price Contract.
RAIC Centre for Architecture at Athabasca University –
RAIC Syllabus Renewal
The Interim Program Advisory Council continues to work on program development and a
transition plan with its institutional partner, Athabasca University, to offer the renewed Syllabus
program. In 2009 the committee engaged Don Ardiel, MRAIC as a project manager for a
contract involving numerous subject matter experts to develop eight technical courses. In
addition, the Council engaged Dale Taylor, FRAIC to write a full course description and course
syllabi for the new program.
Interim Program Advisory Council Members
Ian Macdonald, FRAIC (Chair)
Dr. Lisa Carter, Athabasca University
David Covo, FRAIC
Jay Hiscox, MRAIC
Jon Hobbs, FRAIC
Barry Johns, FRAIC
Vivian Manasc, PP/FRAIC
Michael C. Miller, FRAIC
Len Rodrigues, FRAIC
Carole Scheffer, FRAIC
Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, PP/FRAIC (Board liaison)
Members from the Interim Program Advisory Council held information sessions for students
across Canada to inform them of the work towards Syllabus renewal.
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Canada Council for the Arts
The RAIC has strengthened its relationship with the Canada Council for the Arts (CCA). Now
in addition to working with the CCA on the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture, the
RAIC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CCA regarding the Venice Architecture
Biennale. The RAIC, with funding from the CCA, has engaged a project manager, Helena
Grdadolnik, MRAIC, to develop a framework and a plan for Canada’s ongoing participation in
the Venice Architecture Biennale and to start fundraising for the 2010 exhibition and beyond.
Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and Canadian Society of Landscape
Architects (CSLA)
A Memorandum of Understanding between RAIC, CSLA and CIP was executed outlining the
partners’ responsibilities in promoting and administering the National Urban Design Awards
Program.
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International Affairs
Federación des Colegios des Arquitectos de la República Mexicana
(FCARM)
President Randy Dhar, FRAIC and Jon Hobbs, FRAIC Executive Director attended the FCARM
Annual General Meeting where President Dhar received his medal from the FCARM President,
Lizandro de la Garza Villareal, Hon. MRAIC. Also in attendance for a TriNational meeting
were OAA President, Gerrie Doyle, MRAIC, OAQ President, André Bourassa, MIRAC, and a
representative from the CALA international relations committee, Charles Henley, MRAIC.
President Randy Dhar, FRAIC is greeted by the Governor of
the state of Puebla. FCARM President (at Governor’s right)
Lizandro de la Garza Villareal, Hon. MRAIC looks on.
Left to right: Jon Hobbs, FRAIC, Charles Henley, MRAIC, Gerrie Doyle, MRAIC, André Bourassa,
MIRAC, Randy Dhar, FRAIC
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Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA)
Bonnie Maples, PP/FRAIC remains as a member of the UIA Joint Oversight Committee which
reviews and monitors the development of an international system for continuing professional
development.
UIA Sports and Leisure Group
It has been an active year for the UIA’s Sports and Leisure Group and Canadians have been
central to the events. In recognition of the upcoming 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter
Games, AIBC invited participation from the UIA’s Sports and Leisure Groupat their annual
conference. Honourary President Geraint John was the Keynote Speaker for the conference
and spoke to the topic “The Sustainable Stadium”. Other UIA conference presenters included
President Ian McKenzie, RAIC representative Conrad Boychuk, MRAIC; Italy’s Alessando
Zoppini and the Richmond Oval’s designer Robert James Johnston, MRAIC.
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Europe hosted two UIA sports and Leisure group events: Copenhagen hosted Move2009 – a
World Congress on Active Cities, from October 21 – 24 and included Boychuk’s presentation
“Vancouver: A City in Tune with its Natural Assets”.
The IAKS Congress was held in Cologne from October 28-30. A major highlight of this congress
is the Award for Exemplary Sports and Leisure Facilities and while there were no Canadian
winners this year we
expect that to change
with the next competition
in 2011.
One of the sessions
of the congress was
“Accessible Sports
and Leisure Facilities”
and speakers included
Apoostolos Rigas – IPC
Head of Paralympic
Games Strategic Projects,
Mark Todd of the London
Organizing Committee of
the Olympic Games, and
Vancouver architect Ian
McKay, MRAIC.
Left to right: Dr. Pino Zoppini (UIA representative on the IAKS Executive Board), Philippe Joye (ex-member of the IAKS Executive
Board), Dr. Ching-Kuo Wu (member of the IOC), Karin Schwarz-Viechtbauer (Executive Board member of the IAKS), Prof. Carlos Vera
Guardia (Executive Board member of the IAKS), Marc Todd (representative of the IPC), Conrad Boychuk, MRAIC (Executive Board
member of the IAKS), Klaus Meinel (Managing Director of the IAKS), Prof. Jorg Joppien
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American Institute of Architects (AIA)
The RAIC sent a delegation to AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference in early February
consisting of President Paule Boutin, FIRAC; First Vice President Randy Dhar, FRAIC; Second
Vice President Stuart Howard, FRAIC; Metro Vancouver BC Chapter Chair; Wayne DeAngelis,
MRAIC; Peter Gabor, MRAIC, OAA Advocacy Committee Chair; Ian Chodikoff, MRAIC,
Canadian Architect; Chantal Charbonneau and RAIC Executive Director Jon Hobbs, FRAIC.
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Architects Council of Europe
RAIC President Paule Boutin, FIRAC and RAIC Executive Director Jon Hobbs, FRAIC
attended the Architects Council of Europe General Assembly in Helsinki, Finland. President
Boutin reported, following an international relations committee meeting with representatives
from CALA – the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities – that Canada is ready to
resume negotiations towards a Mutual Recognition Agreement with ACE. The RAIC publication,
Architecture Canada 2008 was distributed to all delegates.
Australian Institute of Architects
Paule Boutin, FIRAC travelled to Australia to accept an invitation from the Australian Institute
President, Melinda Dodson, Hon. MRAIC to attend the national conference of the Australian
Institute of Architects.
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Financial Statements of the RAIC
Note: The following financial information has been extracted
from the December 31, 2009 financial statements audited
by Ouseley Hanvey Clipsham Deep LLP. A complete set
of audited financial statements is available from the RAIC
office upon request.
Approved on behalf of the Board:
Ranjit (Randy) K. Dhar, FRAIC, President
David Craddock, MRAIC, Treasurer
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Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2009
2009 2008
ASSETS
Current
Cash $ 621,100 $ 448,627
Accounts receivable 158,313 73,909
Prepaid expenses 199,617 148,875
979,030 671,411
PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT 74,872 27,044
$ 1,053,902 $ 698,455
LIABILITIES
Current
Accounts payable $ 381,486 $ 138,420
Deferred revenue 274,785 230,869
656,271 369,289
NET ASSETS
Invested in property and equipment 74,872 27,044
Unrestricted 322,759 302,122
397,631 329,166
$ 1,053,902 $ 698,455
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
for the Year Ended December 31, 2009
2009 2008
Invested in property and equipment
Balance – beginning of year $ 27,044 $ 8,535
Purchase of property & equipment 73,836 33,680
Amortization (26,008) (15,171)
Balance – end of year $ 74,872 $ 27,044
UNRESTRICTED
Balance – beginning of year $ 302,122 $ 299,302
Net revenue for the year 68,465 21,329
Purchase of property & equipment (73,836) (33,680)
Amortization 26,008 15,171
Balance – end of year $ 322,759 $ 302,122
Statement of Revenue and Expenditure
for the Year Ended December 31, 2009
2009 2008
REVENUE
Membership $ 1,029,032 $ 937,285
Grants and general sponsorship 250,312 166,850
Awards program 20,925 133,538
Festival of Architecture 427,945 237,827
Practice support 307,128 323,925
Other 47,721 65,515
$ 2,083,063 1,864,940
EXPENDITURE
Membership $ 13,111 32,651
Communications 19,828 26,658
Awards program 47,692 81,030
Festival of Architecture 410,287 240,654
Practice support 262,131 299,041
Advocacy 15,790 20,323
Administration 802,643 773,540
External relations and Board 180,368 227,168
Committees 25,179 33,034
HRSDC Project 237,569 109,512
2,014,598 1,843,611
NET REVENUE FOR THE YEAR $ 68,465 $ 21,329
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RAIC Foundation
The RAIC Foundation is supported entirely by bequests and voluntary donations and includes
endowments that provide financial assistance for worthwhile projects that advance the understanding
and awareness of architecture, both for the public and for the profession. In 2009 all donations
received by the Foundation, totalling $26,935, were allocated to the Centennial Fund.
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Centennial Fund
To celebrate the RAIC’s 100th anniversary a new endowment fund within the RAIC Foundation
was created to provide deserving Interns or Intern Architects with an annual awards program for
years to come. As of December 31, 2009, a total of $138,806 had been raised.
The RAIC Foundation Luncheon raffle ticket sales generated a total of approximately $6,000.
The Foundation’s mission is to develop programs to:
• ensure a vibrant place for architecture in Canadian society;
• advance excellence in architecture; and,
• promote the development of programs to support the architectural profession throughout
Canada.
The Foundation Trustees oversee the administration of, and act as the jury for, the RAIC Foundation
Awards established by bequests from members of the Institute, in addition to the RAIC Foundation
Award. The Trustees are:
Alexander Rankin, FRAIC
Paul Polson, FRAIC
J. Robert Thibodeau, FIRAC
Vivian Manasc, PP/FRAIC
Yves Gosselin, AP/FIRAC replaced by Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, PP/FRAIC
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2009 Foundation Awards
The following are recipients of Foundation Scholarships:
Canada Green Building Council Scholarship for Sustainable
Design and Research
David Long
University of Toronto
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NH Photographes Ltée
Arthur Buckwell Memorial Scholarship
David Long
John Duerksen
University of Manitoba
Bernard Jodoin Scholarships
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Emma Greer
McGill University
Alexandre Guilbeault
Université Laval
Éole Hupé
Université de Montréal
RAIC Foundation Bursary
Cécile Martin, MIRAC
Ernest Wilby Memorial Scholarship
Matthew Vincent Spremulli
University of Toronto
The André Francou Legacy
Martin Lévesque
University of Montreal
Burwell Coon Award
Not available in 2009
The Gerard Venne Bursary
Not available in 2009
Student Award for Justice Architecture
Not available in 2009
Cécile Martin, MIRAC
RAIC Foundation
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Financial Statements of the
RAIC Foundation
Note: The following financial information has been extracted
from the December 31, 2009 financial statements audited
by Ouseley Hanvey Clipsham Deep LLP. A complete set
of audited financial statements is available from the RAIC
office upon request.
Approved on behalf of the Board:
Alexander Rankin, FRAIC, Chair
Jon Hobbs, FRAIC, Executive Secretary
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Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2009
2009 2008
ASSETS
Cash $ 159,803 $ 61,897
Accounts receivable 12,627 8,946
Accrued interest receivable 1,536 1,709
Investments 536,906 599,904
$ 710,872 $ 672,456
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 28,406 $ 1,000
NET ASSETS
Capital reserve 606,675 572,789
Revenue reserve 75,791 98,667
682,466 671,456
$ 710,872 $ 672,456
Statement of Capital Reserve Net Assets
as at December 31, 2009
2009 2008
Wilby Memorial Fund $ 20,000 $ 20,000
Francou Trust Fund 34,402 34,402
Buckwell Memorial Fund 26,575 26,575
Burwell R. Coon Trust Fund 25,000 25,000
Barstow Trust Fund 2,150 2,150
Gerard Venne Bursary Fund 63,619 62,790
Awards in Justice Architecture 55,000 55,000
Bernard Jodoin Scholarship Fund 214,008 213,127
RAIC Centennial Fund 134,806 107,871
Canada Green Building Council Fund 31,115 25,874
$ 606,675 $ 572,789
Statement of Revenue Reserve Net Assets
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
Interest
Balance and Balance
Dec. 31, donations Dec. 31,
2008 revenue Expenditure 2009
Wilby Memorial Fund $ 1,186 $ 420 $ 1,300 $ 306
Francou Trust Fund 2,188 729 2,100 817
Buckwell Memorial Fund 869 1,192 1,800 261
Burwell R. Coon Trust Fund 537 534 300 771
Barstow Trust Fund 1,240 72 - 1,312
Gerard Venne Bursary Fund 1,993 1,363 1,129 2,227
Awards in Justice Architecture 27,792 1,744 300 29,236
Bernard Jodoin
Scholarship Fund 3,161 4,408 8,681 (1,112)
RAIC Centennial Fund 7,081 2,994 4,383 5,692
Canada Green Building
Council Fund - 10,541 10,541 -
Venice Biennale - 260 - 260
General Trust Fund 52,620 987 17,586 36,021
$ 98,667 $ 25,244 $ 48,120 $ 75,791
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