Research Guides: Interior Architecture and Design: Professional Associations

Interior Design Professional Associations, Societies, etc.

ALA - American Lighting Association
ALA is a trade association representing the lighting industry. Its membership, which includes lighting designers, is dedicated to providing the public with the proper application of quality residential lighting.
ASID - American Society of Interior Designers
Represents practicing professional interior designers, students, and industry partners. The ASID Educational Foundation sponsors scholarship competitions, finances educational research, and awards special grants.
CIDA - Council for Interior Design Accreditation
An independent, non-profit accrediting organization for interior design education programs at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.
IALD - International Association of Lighting Designers
The IALD strives to set the global standard for lighting design excellence by promoting the advancement and recognition of professional lighting designers.
IDS - Interior Design Society
One of the country's largest design organizations dedicated to serving the residential interior design industry.
IIDA - International Interior Design Association
Represents professional interior designers, conducts research, student programs, and continuing education programs for members.
NCIDQ - National Council for Interior Design Qualification
An independent, nonprofit organization of state and provincial credentialing bodies, NCIDQ establishes standards of competence for interior design/interior architecture professionals.
USGBC: U.S. Green Building Council
A non-profit community committed to the adoption of green building practices, technologies, policies, and standards.