American Institute of ArchitectsThe American Institute of Architects is the national association for architects, with over 66,000 members. American Planning AssociationThe American Planning Association is a non-profit public interest and research organization representing 30,000 practicing planners, officials, and citizens involved with urban and rural planning issues. APA's objective is to encourage planning that will contribute to public well-being by developing communities and environments that meet the needs of people and society more effectively. American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning EngineersThe American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers is an international organization of more than 50,000 persons with chapters throughout the world. The ASHRAE advances the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standard writing, continuing education and publications. American Society of Interior DesignersThe American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is the oldest and largest professional organization for interior designers with the largest residential and commercial membership. With more than 30,000 members, ASID establishes a common identity for professionals and businesses in the field of interior design. Cyburbia.orgCyburbia (formerly called PAIRC - The Planning and Architecture Internet Resource Center) contains a comprehensive directory of Internet resources relevant to planning, architecture, built environment. Cyburbia also contains information about architecture and planning related mailing lists and Usenet news groups, and hosts several interactive message areas. Flack & KurtzFlack + Kurtz provides complete planning, design, and construction engineering services for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety and fire protection systems. Since 1983, Flack + Kurtz has also provided comprehensive telecommunications, data, audio/visual, security, and lighting systems design with services ranging from planning to comprehensive bid documents and construction administration. Gruzen SamtonGruzen Samton is distinguished as a firm with broad architectural, planning and interior design practices. Gruzen Samton has an international reputation for the design of residential, educational and hotel facilities, as well as government, transportation, office and commercial complexes, urban revitalization programs and other public and private facilities. International Facility Management Assoc.The National Facility Management Association was founded in October, 1980 at Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America, by a group of forty (40) professional facility managers. Its professional growth in 1982 led to changing the name to the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) to reflect the International make-up, scope and membership of the Association. The purpose of the Association is to actively promote the practice of a distinct philosophy of organizational workplace management which recognizes the integrative influence of facilities on human behavior, productivity and organizational goals. National Building MuseumCreated by an act of Congress, the National Building Museum is America's premier cultural institution dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. Through engaging exhibitions and education programs including innovative curricula for school children and stimulating programs for adults the Museum is the forum for exchanging ideas and information about such topical issues as managing suburban growth, preserving landmarks and communities, and revitalizing urban centers.
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