Effective January 1, 2024, the BEFA online application system will use a new set of templates for the Demonstration of Competency application stage as a result of the update of the Canadian Standard of Competency for Architects. Applicants currently in the Demonstration of Competency Stage must log into their accounts to download and use the new Demonstration of Competency Templates.

Building upon its recent research initiatives on trends in Canadian architectural education, the CACB is excited to release its first call for research proposals and partnerships to conduct research with interest in architectural accreditation and academic certification.

Please read/download the Call for Research Partners below.

For questions please email us at research@cacb.ca

Call for Research Partners

The Board of Directors at the Canadian Architectural Certification (CACB) recently signed an Equitable Climate Action Commitment formalizing the organization’s responsibility to address climate change mitigation and adaptation through timely and ethical climate planning and action.

This commitment sets a course for this organizational priority, with carbon neutrality and equity as the primary outcomes.

“The climate commitment is only the first step for our national organization,” said CACB President Nathalie Dion. “Future work will involve taking a closer look at our greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) baseline and then implementing a plan to reach our target for zero emissions.”

The CACB is mandated by the Canadian Architectural Licensing authorities and the Canadian Council of University Schools of Architecture to develop, implement, and maintain programs and standards for certification required for the practice of architecture in Canada. The CACB certifies educational qualifications of architectural graduates; accredits professional architecture programs at Canadian universities; certifies qualifications of broadly experienced foreign architects; and conducts research on architectural accreditation.

As a national leader in architecture in Canada, the CACB acknowledges that the architectural profession’s direct influence on the building industry is a significant contributor of GHG emissions and that practitioners must be leaders in climate action. The CACB Board recognizes the ethical and practical implications of climate change and commits to advancing the awareness, education, practice and policies that support Equitable Climate Action.

According to Dion, the CACB hopes to motivate other groups to also create their own climate commitment and action plan.

“Importantly, equitable Climate Action can save time and resources, increase returns on investment, and generate economic, environmental, social, and health co-benefits,” she said. “We see this as an excellent opportunity to work nationally with other architectural organizations, universities, professional groups, levels of government, and the building trades”.

For more information, please download the Canadian Architectural Certification Board Equitable Climate Action Commitment.

At its fall Board Meeting held on November 17-18, 2023, in Wandake, QC, the Canadian Architectural Certification Board welcomed three newly elected Directors to the Board: Vivian Lee, Philippe Lemay, and Adhira Ravi.

Peter Osborne’s term was renewed for a second three-year with the provision to move from his current position as the Vice President to the President role in 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

The Board expressed its deepest thanks and recognition to the departing Directors for their leadership dedication, and contribution during their terms:

The 2023-2024 Board Composition consists of: