RAIC 2021 Congress on Architecture

CONGRESS | WORLD CAFÉ| PODCAST
CLIMATE ACTION COMMUNITY | TAKING ACTION

ABOUT | REGISTRATION | PROGRAM | KEYNOTE
PANELISTS | SPONSORSHIP

The RAIC Congress on Architecture will take place virtually on October 4^th which is World Architecture Day. The RAIC Congress on Architecture brings professionals together to ignite action, strengthen connections, and share ideas on a single issue of importance to the profession. The inaugural RAIC Congress on Architecture will address Climate Action and Architecture in Canada. Over the past year, the RAIC hosted a series of virtual events leading into the 2021 Congress on Architecture including a kick-off virtual event on World Architecture Day 2020, a four-episode podcast series, and a panel discussion at the 2021 RAIC Virtual Conference on Architecture. This final event will feature a panel discussion from subject matter experts on climate action, and a World Café dialogue.

The World Café methodology is a flexible format for hosting a large group dialogue through rounds of conversation for small groups within breakout rooms. Each round is prefaced with a question specially crafted for the specific context and desired purpose of the World Café. After these rounds of conversations attendees are invited to share their insight or other results from their conversations with the rest of the group. Continuing education certificates for 5 (five) hours will be issued to participants after completing the feedback survey–through the RAIC Learning Management System (RAIC LMS).

This is a virtual event being hosted through Zoom.

Registration for the RAIC 2021 Congress on Architecture is now closed.

Sheila Watt-Cloutier

Environmental, Cultural and Human Rights Advocate

Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier is in the business of transforming public opinion into public policy. Experienced in working with global decision-makers for more than a decade, Watt-Cloutier offers a new model for 21st century leadership. She speaks with passion and urgency on the issues of today — the environment, the economy, foreign policy, global health, and sustainability — not as separate concerns, but as a deeply interconnected whole. At a time when people are seeking solutions, direction, and a sense of hope, this global leader provides a big picture of where we are and where we’re headed.

Wanda Dalla Costa

Institute Professor, Arizona State University
Principal, Tawaw Architecture Collective

Director and founder of the Indigenous Design Collaborative

Wanda is a member of Saddle Lake Cree Nation, is the director and founder of the Indigenous Design Collaborative, a community-driven design and construction program. Indigenous Design Collaborative brings together tribal community members, industry and a multidisciplinary team of students, and faculty to co-design and co-develop solutions for tribal communities. Her practice, Tawaw Architecture Collective, is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Cristina Gamboa

CEO, World Green Building Council

Cristina Gamboa is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) — a global action network comprised of 70 Green Building Councils, catalyzing the uptake of sustainable buildings for everyone, everywhere. An influential and inspirational leader in the field of sustainability, Cristina is passionate about radical cross-sector collaboration to bolster systemic change and make this the decade for net-zero emissions. She practices a holistic approach to sustainability, focusing on the social and economic benefits as well as environmental impacts. Cristina leads WorldGBC’s coordination of the monumental Cities and Built Environment Day at COP26.

Dr. Harriet Harriss
Dean of the Pratt Institute School of Architecture

Dr. Harriet Harriss (RIBA, ARB, Assoc. AIA, Ph.D., PFHEA, FRSA) is a qualified architect and Dean of the Pratt School of Architecture in Brooklyn, New York. Prior to this, she led the Architecture Research Programs at the Royal College of Art in London. Her teaching, research, and writing focus upon pioneering new pedagogic models for design education, and for widening participation in architecture to ensure it remains as diverse as the society it seeks to serve. Dean Harriss has won various awards including a Brookes Teaching Fellowship, a Higher Education Academy Internationalisation Award, a Churchill Fellowship, two Santander Fellowships, two Diawa awards, and a NESTA (National Endowment for Science Technology and Art) Pioneer Award.

Seth Klein
Author, A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency (ECW Press, 2020)

Seth Klein is a public policy researcher and writer based in Vancouver, BC. Between 1996 and 2018, Seth served as the founding British Columbia Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, a public policy research institute committed to social, economic, and environmental justice. In 2020, Seth published “A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency.” In this book, Seth explores how we can align our politics and economy with what science says we must do to address the climate crisis.

If your company touches sustainability, innovation, climate action in architecture, the Congress on Architecture is the event to sponsor! To view the sponsorship prospectus, click here.

How do I access this virtual event?
The virtual event will be broadcast live through Zoom. You will receive a pre-event email with details on how to access the live broadcast a minimum of one week prior to the live broadcast. This information is also available through the course on the RAIC Learning Management System (RAIC LMS).

How do I access the RAIC LMS?
After registering for the event, you will be able to log in to the RAIC LMS through lms.raic.org. You will then be able to access this event through your Education Dashboard.

Can I cancel my registration?
Your access begins as soon as payment is processed. Please note, a refund is only available if you cancel within 5 business days of your initial order, and you have not accessed any content. An amount equal to *10% of the registration cost will be retained as an administration fee. Should you cancel after 5 business days, your payment is non-refundable. There are no exceptions to the cancellation/refund policy. Webinars and courses are not transferable. To cancel your registration contact congress@raic.org.

How do I access my continuing education certificates?
The event attended in its entirety is eligible for five (5) structured continuing education learning units. A certificate of completion will be generated automatically after the completion of the feedback survey through the RAIC LMS following the live broadcast of the event.

Do sessions qualify for AIA CES learning units?
Continuing Education sessions will not be reported to the AIA by the RAIC staff. AIA members may self-report their attendance and record their earned learning units.

Do I need special software to attend the virtual event?
For the best audio-visual experience, we recommend accessing Zoom through a desktop or laptop computer with a hardwired internet connection.

Will I earn credits for attending this session?
The event attended in its entirety is eligible for five (5) structured continuing education learning units. A certificate of completion will be generated automatically after the completion of the feedback survey through the RAIC LMS following the live broadcast of the event.

Can I access a recording of this event?
A recording of the keynote address will be made available on-demand for participants through the RAIC LMS for up to 30 days following the live broadcast.

What if I need more help?
If you require any assistance, contact congress@raic.org.

RAIC Congress on Architecture World Café Guide

RAIC Congress on Architecture World Café Workbook

Host a World Café conversation at your workplace or with your colleagues.

Our facilitator guide and workbook has been developed to ensure you have a voice in the development of the RAIC Climate Action Plan. The workbook can be completed by anyone who is interested in providing input, whether you are an architect (retired and licensed), intern, student, allied professional, client, or member of the public. Facilitator Guide and Workbooks are available in English and French.

Workbooks must be submitted before February 28, 2022. All workbooks submitted before January 31,2022 are eligible to win a prize pack*.

*One prize pack consisting of up to six (6) RAIC continuing education vouchers for World Café participants will be awarded following a draw from registered World Café conversations. Maximum value of prize pack is $500.

All four episodes of the first season of the RAIC Podcast on Architecture are now available to access.