RAIC Report

The Path to a More Just and Inclusive Community

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is committed to promoting equity and justice within the architectural community. To achieve this goal, the Promoting Equity and Justice Advisory Committee (PEJ-AC) was established in mid-2021. The seven members of the PEJAC are working to integrate equity and justice into the infrastructure, programs, and services of the organization. One of the committee's first actions was to create a Glossary of Terms and Resource Guide.

The Glossary of Terms is a foundational resource for discussions on equity and justice. It is a living document that can be amended as necessary.

The Resource Guide, which is open access and available on the RAIC website, will complement the Glossary of Terms. Both resources will help educate the architectural community.

The PEJ-AC has also initiated an environmental scan of architectural firms engaged in social issues and implementing actions into their practice. They have advised on the accessibility of content on the RAIC website, promoted genderneutral language use across all programs and services, and shared key awareness days with the community. The RAIC seeks to establish a high standard and create an inclusive environment that welcomes everyone, especially those from historically under-represented communities.

Architecture has the potential to be a transformative force in creating a more just and inclusive society. Buildings and spaces can shape our experiences and impact our social interactions. It is therefore critical that the architectural community actively promotes equity and justice. To learn more about the work of the PEJ-AC and the resources they have developed, visit raic.org/raic/promotingequity-and-justice-advisory-committee] (http://raic.org/raic/promoting-equityand-justice-advisory-committee.

If you would like to get involved or provide feedback, contact the committee at pej@raic.org.

Canada ranks third globally in LEEDcertified buildings

The Canadian Green Building Council (CAGBC) has announced that Canada has ranked third globally on the annual list of Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED in 2022. The global LEED ranking, released annually by the U.S.

Green Building Council (USGBC), highlights countries and regions outside the US that are making significant strides in healthy, sustainable and resilient building design, construction and operations. In 2022, Canada certified 248 projects, representing more than 5.3 million gross square meters (GSM) of LEED space.

Mainland China topped the list with more than 16 million GSM certified to LEED in 2022 and India raked second with more than 10 million GSM. Brazil and Sweden rounded out the top five.

Atlantic FOCUS 2023

The 2023 issue of Atlantic FOCUS, a joint publishing project of the CAGBC and SABMag, covers projects in the Atlantic Region such as the Adsum Sunflower Community, the LEED Gold Canadian Coast Guard Headquarters, and the conversion of a derelict heritage house to mtalink.com a high-efficiency office. Other articles include the importance of commissioning, innovation in the Atlantic, and accelerating to zero carbon.

Making tomorrow better than today.

We bring a unique, purposeful approach to design thinking through thoughtful placemaking that inspires human connection, community vibrancy, and social wellbeing.

People are at the heart of everything we do.

See the digital version at: https:// www.cagbc.org/news-insights/regional-focus/#atlantic-focus

Canadian Directory Of Products And Services

FOR SUSTAINABLE, HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDING

Products

Visit SABMag's Directory of Sustainable Products and Services for Sustainable, High-Performance Building. Examples of featured listings include: ACO Systems

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Filterra Bioretention Systems/Langley

Concrete Group

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Cascadia Windows & Doors - Cascadia offers high-performance fiberglass solutions for window wall, windows and doors, and storefront glazing. From Passive House projects to high-rise buildings, Cascadia’s fiberglass windows offer unparalleled thermal and structural performance. www.cascadiawindows.com

Events

CBC Metals and Processing - Muntz Metal, Architectural Bronze, Silicon Bronze, Coppers, Brasses, Aluminum; Stainless Steels: Satin, Hairline & Mirror; Coloured Stainless Sheet: Black, Bronze, Brass & various others. Anodized Aluminum; CBC EZ Metal (matte finish Stainless for Roofing & Cladding). www.cbcmetals.ca

Nats Nursery Ltd. - Green Roof and Living Wall Plants, including native grasses and perennials as well as site specific custom grows. Licensed growers of the LiveRoof Hybrid Green Roof System™. www.NATSnursery.com

Duxton Windows & Doors - The Future is FIBERGLASS: Super low U-values; Tough frames; Beautiful aesthetics and Passive House Applications. duxtonwindows.com

- May 2-6: 2023 RAIC Conference on Architecture, Calgary https://raic.org/conference2023

- May 8-10: Passive House Canada Conference, Hamilton https://www.passivehousecanada.com

- May 24-26: CSC Conference, Calgary https://www.csc-dcc.ca/Conferences/

- June 1-2: CAGBC Building Lasting Change Conference, Vancouver https://harlowagency.swoogo.com/buildinglastingchange2023