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Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties
The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBA),
founded in 1909, takes an active role in all facets of home construction
in the Puget Sound region. Members of this professional organization are
dedicated to providing a wide range of housing choices and, thanks to
its active approach to the region's housing needs, the group has grown
to become the second-largest local homebuilders association in the United
States.
Key features of the mba-ks.com
website include:
· How to find a home builder
· How to find a remodeler
· Built Green
· How to find a related service or product
The American Institute of Architects
Established in 1857, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) now counts
more than 74,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals and allied
partners among its members. They adhere to a strict code of ethics and
professional conduct, assuring clients that they will abide by the highest
standards of their professional practice.
Key features of the aiaseattle.org
website include:
· Need an architect?
· Membership
· Professional tools
· Calendar of events
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American Society of Interior Designers
Professionals that make up the American Society of Interior Designers
(ASID) include not only designers but also industry representatives, educators
and students-all dedicated, in one way or another, to interior design.
With a membership greater than 38,000, the organization has 48 chapters
throughout the United States and Canada, including one here in Seattle.
Look for the “find a designer” feature on the asidwashingtonstate.org.
website.
National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)
With more than 25,000 members nationwide, this nonprofit trade
organization provides resources for consumers and industry professionals
alike. NKBA hosts an impressive industry trade show each year and offers
ongoing educational programs. Additionally, the association monitors legislation
pertaining to the industry.
Key features of the nkba.org
website include:
· Inspirational kitchens and baths
· Online design/remodeling guides
· Consumer workbook (including "Manage your project” &
“Control your budget”
· Find an NKBA professional
International Interior Design Association
Founded in 1994, IIDA is a professional networking and educational
association with more than 10,000 members and more than 240 of those in
the Northern Pacific chapter. Committed to excellence in the field of
interior design, IIDA provides industry information, maintains educational
standards and translates trends. Check the iida-wa.org.
website for event listings as well as news and articles pertinent to interior
design and IIDA.
Northwest Society of Interior Designers
A regional organization of design professionals, NWSID is dedicated to
promoting excellence through career development, networking, continuing
education and a regard for the highest ethical standards.
Key features of the nwsid.org
website include:
· Find our designers (including "Why hire a designer" and "Ways designers
set fees")
· NWSID calendar
· Professional resources
American Society
of Landscape Architects
Now 107 years old, ASLA represents more than 16,000 landscape architects
through 48 chapters. The society works to forward the profession and practice
of landscape architecture through advocacy, education, communication and
fellowship, and actively advocates locally, statewide and nationally regarding
issues such as livable communities, surface transportation, historic preservation
and the environment. It also promotes awareness and understanding of landscape
architecture.
Key features of the asla.org
website include:
· Firm Finder
· Landscape Architecture Magazine
· Landscape links
· Government Affairs
Washington Association
of Landscape Professionals
WALP was founded in 1984 to develop professionalism and educational programs
and to affect legislation concerning the landscape industry. Members represent
everything from irrigation and maintenance to design. The association
publishes Northwest Landscape Professional magazine and hosts educational
seminars as well as an annual conference and award program.
Key features of the walp.org
website include:
· Links
· Publications
· WALP Calendar
Washington State
Nursery and Landscape Association
Formed in 1937, WSNLA represents all facets of the “green industry”
with membership including grower and retail nurseries, landscape services
(design through maintenance), educators, students, garden writers and
individual professionals within the industry.
Key features of the wsnla.org
website include:
· Events
· Locate a nursery
· Locate landscape services
· Landscape gardening tips
· Literature
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