SSAC - SEAC

MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY

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The Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada (SSAC) is a registered charitable organization, founded in 1974 by a broadly-based group of people interested in encouraging a greater understanding and development of the study of Canadian architecture. Included in this study is an examination of both historical and cultural issues relating to buildings, streetscapes, cities, and the countryside.

The SSAC's principal role is to serve as a means of communication among members of the architectural community. It has also been involved in encouraging the collection and preservation of the country's architectural records, has stimulated and supported important scholarly publications, and, through both its members and its Journal, has been active in the preservation of the built environment. Canadian architectural studies have increased remarkably since the founding of the SSAC. Much of this work has come from SSAC members who have pursued their interests at the national and regional levels and have provided the general perspective necessary for the proper evaluation and assessment of Canadian architecture. One of the opportunities for communication has been the Society's annual conference, which is held each year in a different region of the country. At these meetings a wide range of topics has been discussed: studies of technology and materials, the building industry, settlement patterns and urban design, art and architecture. Tours of regional architecture and special guest speakers are important features of each meeting.

SSAC's members include individuals, organizations, institutions, and corporations that have a particular interest in architecture in Canada. Among these are architects and archivists, folklorists and geographers, architectural historians and heritage conservationists, planners and public servants, heritage enthusiasts, and students from a wide range of disciplines. The membership brings together people with professional, amateur, and academic interests in the field: people who have made major contributions to the increased awareness of Canadian architecture.

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To join the SSAC is to join an active network of people engaged in various types of architectural work. It is the only group of its kind in Canada for those interested in the study of architecture. In the Journal (which comes free with membership) papers from the Society's conferences are published as are reports of research in progress, regional activities, and book reviews.

MEMBERSHIP FEES (DOMESTIC / FOREIGN)
Individual/Family: $50.00 / $55.00
Student: $30.00 / $35.00
Organization/Corporation/Institution: $75.00 / $80.00
Patron: $20.00, plus a donation of not less than $100.00
Low Income membership: $35.00

DONATIONS:
Contributions over and above membership fees are welcome and tax-deductible.

METHOD OF PAYMENT:
Please make your cheque or postal order payable to the SSAC and send to:

Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada
P.O. Box 2302, Station D
Ottawa, ON K1P 5W5 Canada