Industry Links

International Interior Design Association

American Society of Interior Designers

International Facility Management Association

AIA (The American Institute of Architects)

CSI (The Construction Specifications Institute)

NGA (National Glass Association)

North America-Laminated Glass Information Center

Commercial Glazing

Residential Glazing

Color and Design Links

The American Center for Design is a primary source of information about design and its role in our culture and our economy.

The Pantone Color Institute offers the knowledge of color psychology, science, application and technical expertise to help individuals and companies understand and use color effectively.

The concept of color can be approached from several disciplines: physiology, psychology, philosophy, and art. Color Matters provides some starting points for an exploration of color.

Color and Solutia

You can always depend on Solutia for cutting-edge color analysis and forecasts that set the trends. ColorFolio 2000 links the past with the future with four new color directions.

This exhibit has three main sections: Talking about Color, The Lighter Side of Color, and An Eye on Color.

Marketing psychologists state that a lasting impression is made within ninety seconds and that color accounts for 60% of the acceptance or rejection of an object, person, place, or circumstance. Because color impressions are both quick and long lasting, decisions about color are a critical factors in success of any visual experience. This site can prove to be very helpful.

Publications

Architecture

Architectural Record

Interiors & Sources

Metropolis

Interior Design (currently only buyer's guide)

Hospitality Design

Contract

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