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June 16, 2008
Festival Reflects Changing World

Architects gather in Fredericton next week with the environment as a key focus of the AANB/RAIC Conference and Festival of Architecture.
Conference Co-Chair, Gaye Kapkin, MRAIC, said, "The theme for the conference is 'Architects: Steering the Current'. As a result, the green theme is strong at the conference - from continuing education sessions on the role of architects in greening our world to the launch of the RAIC 2030 Challenge Wiki site." The Wiki site resembles wikipedia.org with a focus on information needed to achieve net zero carbon emissions in buildings by 2030.

The keynote speaker for the RAIC Fellows Convocation ceremony on Thursday night at Christ Church Cathedral is Bob Berkebile, FAIA, one of the world's leading green architects. Berkebile is known for projects that go beyond sustainable development to restorative design.

During the convocation on Thursday evening, New Brunswick's Lieutenant Governor, The Honourable Herménégilde Chiasson, a patron to the AANB, will be recognized for his support of architecture in New Brunswick with an Honorary Fellowship, the highest recognition bestowed by the RAIC.

Delegates begin arriving on Wednesday. An Aboriginal Sunrise Ceremony and Breakfast on Thursday begins a packed three days of speakers, continuing education sessions, tours and awards. The wrap-up event will be an outdoor Maritime kitchen party, held at the Holiday Inn, on the shores of the Mactaquac Head Pond.

The festival and conference will be the largest gathering of architects in Canada in 2008, attracting more than 400 participants, guests, suppliers and friends. 2008 is also the 75th Anniversary of the Architects' Association of New Brunswick and the Association is using the conference as a launch for a year of celebration.
 

June 9, 2008
Architects Host National and Provincial Award Ceremonies in Fredericton

When architects gather in Fredericton later this month, there will be no shortage of excellence open for public viewing. Some of the most sought after awards in Canadian architecture will be unveiled or presented in Fredericton during the AANB/RAIC Conference and Festival of Architecture, which runs June 25-28.

Included are the Governor General's Medals, the Urban Design Awards and Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick's Awards for Excellence in Architecture. It is the first time entrants for all three awards will be displayed at one time In New Brunswick.

Event co-chair, Gaye Kapkin, MRAIC, said, "More than 30 entrants for the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick's Award for Excellence in Architecture will on be display for the public to view at Old Government House - the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor - during the meetings and will remain on exhibit through the summer." The RAIC President's Dinner/AANB Award Ceremony will be held Friday evening, June 27, to be emcee'd by comedian Marshall Button, at which The Honourable Herménégilde Chiasson, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, will speak.

Displays for the Governor General's Medals and Urban Design Awards will be exhibited at the host Delta Fredericton Hotel during the festival. All displays are open for public viewing during the festival. Kapkin said, "Since this is also the 75th Anniversary of the Architects' Association of New Brunswick, we will use the conference as a way to launch celebrations by inviting the public to see outstanding provincial and national work."

During the festival, the 2008 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Gold Medal will be awarded to Montreal architect Dan S. Hanganu, FIRAC. Mr. Hanganu www.hanganu.com will present a session on his career and projects. The RAIC Gold Medal is awarded based on achievement and contribution to the profession.
 

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April 17 2008

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June 5 2007
National Festival of Architecture in Fredericton in 2008.
Fredericton will host the largest national gathering of architects in 2008 as the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Architects’ Association of New Brunswick (AANB) stage the annual national Conference and Festival of Architecture. “Steering the Current” will be the theme of the festival which runs from June 25-28.

AANB President and festival co-chair, Gaye Kapkin, MRAIC, Saint John Architect says, “Members have been active in raising the importance of architecture in New Brunswick and they have attracted interest from the RAIC. The winning ingredients are the St. John River, interesting architecture and Maritime hospitality,”

The Festival offers delegates an opportunity to exchange ideas, participate in professional development according to RAIC Executive Director, Jon Hobbs, FRAIC. Hobbs says, “The festival presents an opportunity to hear the professions’ most forward thinkers from Canada and around the world. Exhibitions of architecture, social events and architectural tours of Fredericton will be the highlights at a gathering that draws architects together for a truly international gathering.”
AANB Executive Director and event co-chair, Karen Chantler added, “Every available room at the host hotel (Delta) has been booked and meeting space will be needed in various locations. We anticipate attracting more than 300 delegates with an attendance that will double that figure. This event is a coup for New Brunswick and for Fredericton. It is usually held in larger cities.”

The RAIC is a voluntary national association established in 1907 as the voice for architecture and its practice in Canada. Representing more than 3,700 architects, the RAIC provides the national framework for the development and recognition of architectural excellence.
AANB is the provincial licensing body governing the licensing of architects and the practice of architecture in New Brunswick. As a self-governing body, AANB is dedicated to excellence in the profession of architecture while safeguarding the public and the profession

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