The links below may help you get a head start on the design process as well as give you some great ideas for you projects. These sites emphasize quality construction techniques and materials.

Architectural Resources

www.architects.org
Official site of The Boston Society of Architects

www.aia.org
Official site of The American Institute of Architects

www.notsobig.com
The site has some great ideas about how to build a house that focus less on size but more on the quality of the spaces in which we live.

www.finehomebuiliding.com
Informative residential design magazine with excellent articles and photos

www.inspiredhouse.com
Another great design magazine with excellent articles and photos

www.sarahsusanka.com
Renowned architect and author, Sarah Susanka looks at the key design concepts behind a well-designed home. She offers great ideas which will help homeowners transform a house from mere shelter into a comfortable home filled with character and beauty

The Boston Society for Architects (BSA), the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) websites also provide helpful information on working with an Architect, along with the design and building process. Please fee free to visit their site as well for more helpful information

http://www.architects.org/portals/homeowners.cfm?doc_id=54
Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA)
52 Broad Street
Boston MA 02109-4301
617-951-1433 x221
800-662-1235 (within MA)
bsa@architects.org

http://www.aia.org/consumer/overview.asp
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-626-7300
infocentral@aia.org


http://www.ncarb.com
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
1801 K Street, NW, Suite 1100-K
Washington, DC 20006-1310
202-783-6500
customerservice@ncarb.org