Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
AbbreviationRAIC
Formation1907
Legal statusActive
PurposeAdvocate and public voice, educator, and network
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Region served
Canada
Official language
English, French
Websitewww.raic.org

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is a not-for-profit, national organization that has represented architects and architecture for over 100 years, in existence since 1907. The RAIC is the leading voice for excellence in the built environment in Canada, demonstrating how design enhances the quality of life, while addressing important issues of society through responsible architecture. The RAIC’s mission is to promote excellence in the built environment and to advocate for responsible architecture. The organization national office is based in Ottawa with a growing federated chapter model. Current chapters and networks are based in British Columbia, Alberta and Nova Scotia.