Syllabus Bulletin - July 2023

To register for Studio Term 2, 2023, login to your RAIC Syllabus Student Portal here, go to Courses and Registration, and select "Enroll Now" beside the next design studio level, scroll to the bottom of the page and select "Continue."

If you cannot select Enroll Now, you might not have completed the pre-requisite courses. These courses must be completed before registering for the next Studio Term. See here for the Syllabus Course Sequence Chart.

The registration deadline is July 31st, 2023.

Term 2, 2023 will begin September 1, 2023. 

We are looking forward to the start of the next term. In preparation for that, the RAIC Syllabus National Office will be hosting a welcome meeting open to everyone in the Syllabus community. This is an excellent networking opportunity where you will get the chance to talk to students from other studios.    

In addition, we welcome any ideas and questions that you would like discussed in the meeting. You may send your suggestions via email to info@raic-syllabus.ca

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 9th from 7pm to 8pm EST. The meeting is open to everyone. Pre-registration is required.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you have any questions, please submit them in advance via email to info@raic-syllabus.ca 

October 3, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.   
Fairmont Chateau Whistler   
4599 Chateau Boulevard, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5  

This architect-specific workshop consists of modules that will provide knowledge of low-carbon principles in the following areas:  

1. Climate Change Literacy Foundations
2. Climate-Responsive Design Foundations 
3. Making the Case for Change 
4. Integrative Design Thinking and Regenerative Design 

This workshop has been developed in collaboration with an advisory committee and key subject-matter experts and is part of a broader project to train and upskill the building design and construction workforce in low carbon skills. 

Registration – The workshop is FREE for architects, interns, technologists and students. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. The workshop includes breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks. The session will be eligible for 5.5 hours of continuing education. 

This workshop is a collaboration with the Canada Green Building Council and funded in part by the Government of Canada. 

The RAIC invites proposals for continuing education sessions, architectural tours and special events for the RAIC 2024 Conference on Architecture taking place in person in Vancouver, BC May 14th to May 17th, 2024. 
 
The Conference program is designed to promote professional and educational success, and will feature high-quality learning opportunities with interactive content, innovative ideas, and engaging discussions. The program will also feature local architecture tours and special events. Participants at all career levels will take away inspiration, insights, and ideas for practical application. 
 
The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PT 

RAIC Connects is a virtual community where members can share ideas, discuss practice challenges, post questions, read and share blog posts and news articles, learn about fellow RAIC members, and benefit from shared knowledge, resources, and information.  

Syllabus students have access to a Syllabus student-only community on RAIC Connects, where they can share content, ideas, and network. Discussion boards for studio levels have also been added to the community. We encourage students to visit the community and introduce themselves!

Join the latest conversations on climate change:

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ENGAGEMENT- QUESTION 1 "FUTURE HOPES"

• What gives you the most hope or inspiration for a just, healthy future?
• What do you hope for the future? What gives you hope to realize it? What action/s do you hope your grandkids remember you for?

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ENGAGEMENT- QUESTION 2 "PRACTICE"

• Thinking about the context of practice, what is most needed to respond at the pace & scales of action required?
• What supports does this require? How might we help enable them?

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ENGAGEMENT- QUESTION 3 "EDUCATION"

• Thinking about the context of education, what is most needed to respond at the pace & scales of action required?
• What supports does this require? How might we help enable them?

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ENGAGEMENT- QUESTION 4 "ADVOCACY"

• Thinking about the context of advocacy, what is most needed to respond at the pace & scales of action required?
• What supports does this require? How might we help enable them?

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ENGAGEMENT- QUESTION 5 "THREE WISHES"

• What are your top three wishes for the RAIC Climate Action Plan and its enablement?

Access free Syllabus resource webinars at your convenience

RAIC Syllabus Moodle Tutorial

RAIC Syllabus Work Experience Webinar

RAIC Syllabus Thesis Proposal Webinar

RAIC Syllabus Senior Student Webinar

RAIC Syllabus Webinar

Athabasca registration

The registration deadline is the 10th of each month for history, theory, and technical courses with our educational service provider, Athabasca University. Courses will start on the 1st of the following month. 
 
Remember to register on the Syllabus Student Portal as well. Our systems are not linked with Athabasca University, so this does not register you twice or result in any fees. This simply allows us to maintain the student records and transcripts in our own system.