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BEZEK DURST SEISER :: Architects and Planners Serving Alaska and the Arctic North -- In Anchorage: 907-562-6076
About BDS: Resources

Here is a list of organizations focused on architecture and construction, as well as resources providing information about Alaska.

AIA Alaska – American Institute of Architects, Alaska Chapter
Organization providing resources for AIA Alaska members and information about architects, architecture, the design profession, and the built environment in Alaska.               www.aiaak.org

AIA National – American Institute of Architects
Organization serving as the voice of the architecture profession and providing resources to members, as well as the public.                                                                        www.aia.org

Alaska Design Forum
The Alaska Design Forum is a non-profit organization of architects, artists, and designers formed to broaden the range of discussion of the design of the built environment. www.alaskadesignforum.org

Construction Specifications Institute
Organization focused on advancing non-residential building design and construction. www.csinet.org

Council of Educational Facilities Planners International
This organization is an advocate for excellence in student learning environments. www.cefpi.org

Municipality of Anchorage – Newcomer’s Guide to Anchorage
Guide to Anchorage stats, events, colleges, recreation, and leisure. www.muni.org/homepage/newtoanc.cfm

State of Alaska – Relocating to Alaska
Information on Alaska communities, weather, stats, cost of living, relocating services. www.labor.state.ak.us/research/relocate/relocmap.htm

State of Alaska – Visitor Information
Information on Alaska cities, maps, events, and activities.                    www.travelalaska.com

U.S. Green Building Council
Organization of building leaders dedicated to promoting buildings that are environmentally responsible and healthy places to live and work.                                             www.usgbc.org