Design Resources on the Internet
The following is a selected list of non-commercial informational or educational resources related to interior design available on the World Wide Web. If you would like to recommend a resource to add to the list, please send your suggestion via e-mail to asid@asid.org.About.com: Designer Resources Although slanted toward the construction industry, this site has some useful links to design-related areas.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is an independent federal agency that provides a forum for influencing federal activities, programs and policies as they affect historic resources. ACHP's Web site includes the text of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended.
Brittanica.com - Interior Design A good overview of interior design, covering principles, components, styles, and historical and cultural expressions.
Center for Health Design The Center for Health Design seeks to demonstrate that supportive building design can enhance health and well-being. Its Web site includes research results and other resources.
Center for Universal Design The Center for Universal Design is a national research, information and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities, and related products. Its Web site has some sample projects and information about standards and regulations.
Centre for Sustainable Design The Centre for Sustainable Design facilitates discussion and research on eco-design and broader sustainability considerations in product and service development.
Color Marketing Group CMG's major focus is to identify the direction of color and design trends.
Dezignaré Interior Design Collective Neither an association nor a commercial venture, Dezignaré offers one of the most comprehensive Web sites for would-be or practicing interior designers, with lots of information and links to other resources.
