About IDAD


	AN INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL BODY FOR THEMEING, RESORT HOSPITALITY AND COASTAL SPACE PLANNING
	*ABOUT THE INSTITUTE*


	About the Institute It all began possibly with Architect Vitruvius and his Ten Books on Architecture, in which he outlined in Books Five and Eight, resort and hydrocape architecture by default while discussing some classical precepts of building and landscape architecture. As an ancient architect he discussed entertainment design and hydroscapes as the recognized father of hydrology. Today, resort and hydroscape architects are addressing key social concerns. The evidence is clear concerning international regard for the IDAD discipline, advocating that it plays a significant role in improving education, reducing childhood obesity, juvenile crime, and controlled substance abuse. Many studies also indicate that the public believes that worldwide growth in development of hospitality, travel and tourism facilities would directly benefit the public at large by improving both physical and mental health. In fact, a clear correlation exists between personal health and frequent use of well-designed recreational facilities. Additionally, the discipline and the industry as a whole enjoys the public affirmation of their environmental responsibility, consistently scoring higher in this category than any other industry in numerous surveys. Vitruvius on Water- "For it is the chief requisite for life, for happiness, and for everyday use" -The Ten Books on Architecture IDAD believes that now is the time to invest in designing and rehabilitating recreational facilities by expanding dialog among IDAD architects, local agencies and private sector stake-holders, as well as resource researchers, conservation organizations and travel and tourism executives. Hydroscapes are the major players in outdoor recreation and national economies. Planning and design for tourism and recreation revitalization is the most important ecological and human safety, health and welfare issue facing designers in the foreseeable future. IDAD is focused on developing and disseminating techniques which can make resort and hydro- scape zones more successful: promoting the human equation and access to natural ecosystems, while preserving the natural conditions.