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 The Next 100 Years Healthy Buildings Healthy Communities
OAA/RAIC Conference and Festival of Architecture
May 9 - 12, 2007
Sheraton Centre Hotel, Toronto
*On-line registration ended on Friday May 4, 2007.
The OAA and RAIC combined forces to host a joint Annual Conference/Festival of Architecture which was be held in Toronto from May 9th to May 12, 2007. 2007 marked the first centennial year for the RAIC.
*2007 Pocket Guide
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Tour Details *Please note that there have been several changes to the Conference Tour Schedule
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Conference Theme:
The Next 100 Years: Healthy Buildings, Healthy Communities
This year’s Conference explores the fact that Canadian cities, and indeed all cities around the world, are in crisis. This crisis means uncontrolled growth, traffic congestion, sprawl, lack of a sense of community, sick buildings, poor air quality and the production of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. The Centre for Disease Control and others predict that for the first time children will not live as long as their parents. Climate Change is affecting the world and humankind in ways never predicted. Architects are ideally positioned to take the lead in turning around the crisis and create better buildings and better communities and in turn ameliorate the effects of climate change. The next 100 years, the second century for the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, will be critical for mankind and our civilization. Architects as visionaries, leaders and designers of buildings and communities, must rise to the challenge. Architects must prepare a blueprint for Canada.
The Conference will engage architects to debate and propose a blueprint that will:
- Improve the quality of life for Canadians
- Contribute to and enrich Canadian culture and heritage
- Promote innovation, research and improve building technology
- Achieve sustainability
With the wide appeal of this conference, we encourage delegates from a diverse range of interests, experiences and viewpoints. Be sure to be part of it and help rejuvenate a focus on the importance of building healthy buildingsand healthy communities.
Highlights:
RAIC College of Fellows Convocation featuring Francine Huben Hon. FRAIC
Prof. Francine Houben, Hon. FRAIC, Architect-Director of Mecanoo Architects in Delft (The Netherlands) is one of Europe’s most active architects with many publications, conferences, exhibitions and the curatorship of the First International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam.
Opening Keynote Luncheon featuring Robert Ivy, FAIA
Delegates will be treated to words from Robert Ivy, FAIA, Vice-President and Editorial Director, McGraw-Hill Construction and Editor-in-Chief of the Architectural Record. Ivy oversees the editorial quality of 15 publications, in print and in digital form, including Architectural Record’s a new quarterly publication in China. He also oversaw the development of McGraw-Hill Construction’s new publication for sustainable design, GreenSource, launched in print and on the Web in May 2006.
2007 Sponsors:
The OAA and RAIC wish to thank our generous sponsors for supporting the OAA/RAIC Conference and Festival of Architecture:
PATRON LEVEL
PLATINUM LEVEL
  
Pro-Demnity Insurance Company
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Dial One Wolfedale Electric Ltd.
SUPPORTER
Nelligan O'Brien Payne
Ontario General Contractors Association
Smith Carter Architects
Stantec
Unilock
Hospitality Suite: Shimmerman Penn LLP, Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors
After a long day at the conference, come join us in our hospitality suite for some refreshments and rejuvenation. Mingle with colleagues, enjoy a cocktail and unwind.
Day: Thursday May 10, 2007
Time: 5.30 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Location: Kenora Room, 2nd Floor, Sheraton Centre Hotel
Sponsorship opportunities are available
The sponsorship campaign is being administered by Absolute Conferences & Events Inc. For more information, please contact Jacqui Sullivan at (416)595-1414 ext#222 or by e-mail at jacqui@absolutevents.com. Click here to download the Sponsorship Opportunities Package (PDF File, 9 pp., 362 KB) and the Sponsorship Application/Contract (PDF file, 1 pg, 54 KB)
Hotel Details: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is offering a corporate rate of $255 for a single or double room and $315 for a club room (per night + taxes). T: 416-361-1000, 1-800-325-3535, or e-mail reservations@sheratoncentretoronto.com and request the OAA Conference rate. Be sure to book your hotel room early. For hotel information and location, visit: www.sheratoncentretoronto.com The official final date for booking under the corporate rate is April 16, 2007
Special Dietary Requirements? Please email Janice Fendley at janice@absolutevents.com with your special requirements noting the events you will be attending.
 
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