Links to a number of electronic resources found on the Web organized by topic.  Every site listed here was accessed and reviewed 12/03

AIA Chicago
Job postings, event announcements, and a good resource for and about local architects

AIA Illinois
AIA information for the state with good resources on state and local legislation and impact on the profession

e-Architect Online
AIA sponsored site

Architecture Accreditation Information

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
One stop shopping on information for registering as an architect and some information on competitions

How to Become Licensed to Practice Architecture in Illinois
Step by step compendium by Frank E. Heitzman, IDP Coordinator--required reading for all IIT COA students (I thought you just had to hang a shingle)

Professional Architecture Associations

AIAS
Please join the American Institute of Architecture Students--plenty of important and relevant information

Architects Designers Planners for Social Responsibility
Site of architects and like to share concerns over disarmament, natural environment, and fair and balanced urban planning

Chicago Society of Architectural Historians
Established in 1954 with over 200 members, this is the local chapter of the Society for Architectural Historians that sponsors lectures and events around the city

Chicago Women in Architecture
Primary goal of the CWA is to "advance the status of women in the profession"  Has a listserve

National Organization of Minority Architects
Founded in 1971, dedicated to increasing the professional development and education of the minorities in the field of architecture

The Society for Marketing Professional Services
They say it best,"to be the premier source for education, information, and resources in marketing professional services for the built and natural environment"