Welcome to IDAD

About Destination Design and Entertainment Architecture

IDAD architects and designers are responsible for the planning and development of all aspects of land/water interfaces that relate to resort, sport and destination development, including marine, riparian and freshwater bodies. This polyspecialized field is concerned with human/water interactions, resort, travel, tourism and hospitality issues at inland, landfall, near-shore and offshore sites. [ MORE ]

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People in the Institute & the IAC

The Institute Advisory Council (IAC) is a seventy-seven member resource group for the Institute of Destination Architects and Designers. Some members of the Council provide advice on pedagogical and educational issues, others assist in the Institute’s execution of effective dissemination of information to the public and professions at large. Some members work to strengthen dialog within their professional areas, reflecting on the design, research, development and administration of destinations.
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Institute Goals, Membership Roles, Non-Member Roles

IDAD is a human-equation-based organization with initiatives to document and report on data that reflect the status of the design discipline in improving the quality of life and economic viability of communities dependent on tourism. IDAD is concerned not only with internal priorities, but with the development of outreach dialog among key players in the coastal, resort, destination, travel and tourism industries. IDAD is dedicated to optimizing waterscape and environmental sustainability while bolstering economic value of travel and tourism destinations. Diversity is a cornerstone of the architect's profession; therefore, IDAD remains generalist-focused in order to bring the most comprehensive set of tools possible to problems facing destinations and hydroscapes. IDAD is concerned with polyspecialized issues which are diverse, and include an encompassing knowledge-base which brings clarity to important issues in design, planning and management.

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Professional Links and Web Resources

One of IDAD's chief online accomplishments is the compilation of THOUSANDS of internet resources for the destination design professional. Each link is hand-picked specifically by IDAD professional staff for the benefit of practicing or studying members of the destination design profession. IDAD "Library 1" Contains around 800 valuable book references on the subjects which concern destination designers internationally.
IDAD "Library 2" Provides access to 150 of the internet's most valuable online services for destination architects, artists, designers, managers, and engineers. The "Destination Links Database" will connect you to 500 of the world's top initiatives, organizations, councils, and companies that fall inside the interests of destination design and entertainment architecture.

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IDAD Newsletter "Latitudes" & the News Bureau

The IDAD Newsletter is provided as a free service to members and non-members alike. Each month's edition includes sensitive destination design topics and immediate access to the editor's top links. Many IDAD services can be accessed directly from the newsletter. One of IDAD's most prominent web services, the News Bureau, is provided free of charge to all newsletter recipients. The News Bureau provides instant access to over thirty live news feeds simultaneously ( including stock ticker ), and links to hundreds of the internet's most popular news, travel, entertainment, and lifestyle websites. Access the News Bureau below, or subscribe to the Latitudes newsletter. Only your email is needed.

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Resort destinations and waterscapes tourism in general represent the largest industries in the world. These predominately waterfront communities are also critical to world environmental welfare. However, a great percentage are deteriorating natural resources: due to a combination of poor design and the inappropriate placement of human constructs, each of which interferes with the natural re- establishment of hydroscapes.

In addition, resorts, recreation and travel are forecast to expand more than other services, therefore stewardship in designing around failed practices calls for architectural prowess. Sensitive inland, landfall, nearshore and offshore projects are positioned to become examples which will move to the forefront of environmental design and planning. Hence, landscape architecture and building architecture are poised to become the professions of necessity. Professionals in recreation/tourism, coastal, resort and waterfront disciplines will need collaborative efforts to be successful.
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IDAD Q&A

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Q. How is IDAD organized?

A. IDAD is guided by a small founding group of independent architectural professionals. Currently, the directors are the spokesmen for IDAD. IDAD has a small staff to oversee administration and member/professional relations. IDAD is, as of yet, not organized into chapters, and does not hold convention meetings. The point of contact for all members is the IDAD website.

Q. Does IDAD have organized chapters?

A. There are already many architecture and design organizations in place which meet as chapters throughout the world and our members attend these group events based on their field of training. IDAD members may form chapters and have support from the Institute.*

Q. What do I really get for my IDAD membership fee?

A. As a working professional, the primary benefit to you is visibility as a member. Additionally, you have a unique credential which defines you as a serious destination professional.

Q. Is IDAD a non-profit organization?

A. The organization is directed towards becoming a non-profit. It was organized to become such in order to keep administrative costs down. As a interim enterprise, IDAD sets membership fees at a level which is adequate to simply cover hard costs. It is not the intent of the IDAD to make a profit, but rather to cover costs.

Q. Do members have a say in how IDAD operates, and the direction it takes?

A. IDAD relies strongly on input from members. However, IDAD is management-driven rather than member-driven in its day-to-day operation.

Q. How does IDAD provide services to its members?

A. IDAD has in place a long-term strategy for building awareness among architectural and destination sectors. This strategy includes IDAD website links, news releases to firm-specific outlets, general information releases, trade show and event activities, contributions to member-related magazines and newsletters, and direct leadership in the field.

Q. Why does IDAD use PayPal for its membership transactions?

A. IDAD chose PayPal as its e-commerce provider in order to keep administrative costs down. Most e-commerce providers charge a monthly maintenance fee in addition to a per-transaction fee. PayPal charges only a per-transaction fee. Additionally, PayPal has been consistently rated superior in customer service when compared to other e-commerce providers and PayPal has a strong reputation for security.

Q. Will IDAD sell my membership information to third parties (email address, etc.)?

A. IDAD does not sell any membership information.

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