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RAIC College of Fellows to induct 37 architects at Festival of Architecture


Book Review: Beyond Patronage: Reconsidering Models of Practice

Beyond Patronage developed out of a symposium hosted by the School of Architecture and Planning at the University at Buffalo.

Diamond Schmitt's new campus for the Emily Carr University of Art and Design, set to open in September 2017. Rendering by Norm Li.

Diamond Schmitt Architects opens new practice in Vancouver led by Ana Maria Llanos


Halifax architect and cartoonist John Crace, FRAIC, reflects on culture and the environment under a Trump presidency.

RAIC Journal: Designation Decision

After much deliberation, the RAIC Board of Directors has decided to not proceed with a proposed change to the MRAIC membership designation.

Ewa Bieniecka, FRAIC, inducted as 78th President of the RAIC


Timesheets: A Cruel Hoax

Rick Linley, former Chief Operating Officer at Smith Carter Architects and Engineers Inc. in Winnipeg, considers why timesheets are a cruel hoax in the day-to-day workings of an architect.

Because it’s 2017: Gender Diversity in Canada’s Architecture Profession

The state of diversity in the profession has been under increasing scrutiny both inside and outside of Canada.

OAA Legal Opinion: Lowest Fee Not Required in Government Procurement


Designed by CS&P Architects, the Regent Park Community Centre and an adjacent school are integral to their neighbourhood. Photo by Shai Gil

New Visions for Social Housing

Housing affordability is reaching a crisis point in many Canadian cities. How can architects learn from the past to build social housing for a new generation of residents?

Editorial: Crossing Borders

The TPP is most often associated with the free trade of goods, but an important component of the agreement is also the exchange of services—including architectural expertise.