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by MIKE BRENNAN RAIC Chief Executive Officer M A R C H 2 0 2 3 | 5 MARCH 2023 VOLUME 37 | NUMBER 1 PUBLISHER Dan Chapman dchapman@canadawide.com 604.473.0316 EDITOR Natalie Bruckner nbruckner@canadawide.com SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Scott Laurie slaurie@canadawide.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Robin Brunet Laurie Jones Jessica Kirby Stacey McLachlan SUBSCRIPTION INQUIRIES 604.299.2116 1.800.663.0518 subscriptions@canadawide.com CEO & GROUP PUBLISHER Ryan Benn GROUP VP, PUBLISHING & OPERATIONS Nina Wagner VP OF HR & ADMIN Joy Ginete-Cockle GROUP VP, FINANCE Conroy Ing, cpa, cga VP OF FINANCE Sonia Roxburgh, cpa, cga EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR Rick Thibert DIRECTOR OF CIRCULATION Tracy McRitchie DIRECTOR OF SALES Anna Lee PRODUCTION SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Ina Bowerbank ACCOUNTING Eileen Gajowski Terri Mason CIRCULATION Kelly Kalirai OFFICE MANAGER/SALES COORDINATOR Lori North EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Hanna Dewar CEO EMERITUS Peter Legge, obc, lld. 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The statements, opinions and points of view expressed in articles published in this magazine are those of the authors and publication shall not be deemed to mean that they are necessarily those of the publisher, editor or Canada Wide Media Limited. The acceptance and publication of advertisement of products and services does not indicate endorsement of such products or services. The publishers cannot be held responsible for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs. P E R S P EC T I V E Adapting To A Changing World T he RAIC is excited to be headed to Calgary to host the 2023 Conference on Architecture, May 2 to 6, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency. Each year the Conference on Architecture brings together architects, interns, students, and associates from across Canada, for an opportunity to build and share knowledge and connect with others in the design and architecture community. This is our first in-person conference since 2019, and we anticipate a strong turn-out as our community is eager to engage, connect, and collaborate. As the RAIC's flagship in-per- son annual event, Conference 2023 is designed to reflect and support our com- mitment to provide the tools, educational opportunities, and practice supports that empower Canada's architectural com- munity. The RAIC's mission emphasizes the role of architecture in creating a bet- ter world and in helping humans adapt to major changes faced by communities and societies worldwide. At Conference 2023, we'll come together for discussions about the built environment that spark new ideas, projects, and partnerships, and open up fresh perspectives on long-standing issues. Our 2023 program is tailored to promote professional and educational success, offering high-quality continuing education sessions focused on eight streams that address key issues in architecture, and provide examples from the forefront of the field. The streams are Indigenous- Led Architecture; Climate, Justice, and Resilience; Health, Safety and Accessibility; Equity and Justice; Housing, Planning and Urbanism; History, Heritage and Culture; Innovation in Materials, Technology and Construction; and The Practice and Business of Architecture. Alongside these educational sessions, Conference 2023 offers many opportunities to learn about the latest developments in the field, find out more about local architecture in Calgary, and meet new colleagues and collaborators. We've planned a series of professional and social events where participants can catch up with friends and colleagues, and extend their professional networks. Our distinguished guests this year include Keynote Speaker and RAIC Fellow Wanda Dalla Costa, whose groundbreaking work bring- ing Indigenous ways of knowing and being into architectural practice has created waves in the field. We are also pleased to announce that Her Worship, Jyoti Gondek, Mayor of Calgary will be opening the 2023 Conference, and we will be joined on opening night by Kate Thompson, President and CEO Calgary Municipal Land Corporation. Conference attendees can join one of eight Architectural Tours that focus on themes such as Calgary Modern Architecture and Downtown Public Art, highlighting local landmarks including the Calgary Central Library and the Platform Innovation Centre and Parkade. Outside of office hours, the Conference 2023 social events are a great way to relax and enjoy what Calgary has to offer. "Open Access" is an evening event and exhibition that explores themes of social and spatial justice in the contemporary city through the work of three Calgary-based architecture firms - MBAC, Spectacle, and MODA. Our closing event, The Parti, is co-hosted with the University of Calgary School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape and features the inspir- ing work of the next generation of architects. Conference 2023 promises a packed five days of learning, networking, socializing, and celebrating the past year's accomplishments and innova- tions in Canadian architecture. We hope to see you in Calgary in May! A

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