Architecture Associations

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Develops and recommends standards regulating the practice of architecture.

AIA Minnesota

AIA North Dakota

 

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)

A national association representing 23,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms in 79 chapters across the United States.

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

U.S. Green Building Council

The official Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) website and the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.

Other Helpful Links

Art & Architecture Thesaurus Online

A searchable database of art and architectural terms maintained by the J. Paul Getty Trust.

Minnesota Building Codes and Standards

North Dakota State Building Code

You and Your Architect

An AIA document providing guidance on how to establish professional, business, and personal relationships between owner and architect.