Architecture Alberta

July 11, 2007 on 2:00 pm | In general

The RAIC Alberta Chapter is pleased to announce the formation of the chapter’s advocacy / legislative resource action group also known as the Architecture Alberta (A²) Steering Group. Being the advocacy think-tank arm of the RAIC Alberta chapter, Architecture Alberta (among others will spearhead, provide leadership in effectual architectural advocacy and create synergies that will fortify the concept of Good Architecture and strengthen the voice of the Architect among policy makers, politicians and the general public in Alberta and beyond.

The composition of Architecture Alberta (steering group) is as follows:

Malcolm Johnson, FRAIC - Chair
Samuel Oboh, MRAIC - Co-Chair (RAIC Alberta Chapter Executive)
Fred Valentine, FRAIC - Vice Chair
Laura Plosz, MRAIC - Co-Vice – Chair (RAIC Alberta Chapter Executive)
Jane Pendergast, FRAIC
Arthur Ferrari, FRAIC
Vivian Manasc, PP/FRAIC
Len Rodrigues, FRAIC
Brian Oakley, FRAIC
Barry Johns, FRAIC
Loraine Fowlow, MRAIC (Interim Dean, EVDS, University of Calgary)
Thomas Tittemore, MRAIC (AAA VP – Voice)
Naomi Minja, MRAIC
Donna Clare, MRAIC
Tony Luppino (Exec. Dir. Art Gallery of Alberta & Friend of Architecture / Design)
Todd Babiak (Edmonton Journalist & Friend of Architecture / Design)
Stephen Hunt (Calgary Journalist & Friend of Architecture / Design)
Two Non – Architect members interested in Good Architecture / environment

Architecture Alberta will advocate and promote the of importance good architecture, strengthen the voice of architects and encourage the appreciation of the role that architectural excellence play in shaping the quality of life in our province. The RAIC Alberta Chapter look forward to working together with you in making this noble objective of the RAIC, a success.