11.12.08 | Washington, DC | NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) announced the 2009 Examination testing locations. The list includes some changes from 2008 as well as some additional locations. To view the list, visit:  http://www.ncidq.org/news/index.htm. 

11.12.08 | Washington, DC | ASID Foundation partnered with Rebuilding Together to focus on rehabilitating the houses of low-income active and retired members of the military. Through the partnership, the ASID Foundation will help provide safe, sustainable and accessible housing for those who have given much, yet cannot afford the cost of home maintenance and, in many cases, are physically unable to modify or maintain their homes. For additional information on the Veterans Housing Initiative http://www.rebuildingtogether.org
/section/initiatives/veteran_housing

11.12.08 | Grand Rapids, MI | BIFMA Headquarters office will be moving to anew location.  Effective November 24, 2008 the new addressis:

BIFMA International
678 Front Avenue NW, Suite 150
Grand Rapids MI 49504-5368
 
The phone number and fax number will remain the same.

11.11.08 | Washington, DC | The AIA Center for Communities by Design selected two communities to receive technical assistance under the Sustainable Design Assessment Team program in 2009.

• Orange, MA will receive a plan for revitalizing the existing built environment and deteriorating infrastructure.
  
• Port Angeles, WA will receive assistance with creating an aesthetically pleasing tourist destination. 
  

SDAT brings together architects and other professionals from across the country to provide a roadmap for communities seeking to improve their sustainability.

10.24.08 | Washington, DC | ASID members can help to improve employee well-being. By using their expertise and experience to implement design strategies, companies can increase worker productivity and boost morale. Studies show that today's offices are too bright and that the most frequent employee complaint centers on lack of control over air quality and temperature controls.  ASID professionals know how to employ a more residential approach to lighting and how to improve indoor air quality. To learn more, visit: www.asid.org.