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OF NOTE/ Literature 101 THREE GREAT BOOKS TO ADD TO YOUR REFERENCE LIBRARY/ To order these books, visit the ASID Book Center at www.asid.org/bookcenter. What Now UPCOMING DESIGN EVENTS/ CALENDAR Surfaces 2009 Feb. 2 – 5 Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas www.surfaces-expo.com Surface Fabrication & Design Expo Surface Fabrication & Design Expo Feb. 19 – 21 Orange Country Convention Center, Orlando www.sfdexpo.com Architectural Lighting Design, Third Edition by Gary Steffy, LC, FIALD, IES Published by Wiley 368 pages, $80 _ This third edition includes 25 percent new material and is a comprehensive source for technical skills, aesthetic fundamentals, and practical knowledge to guide designers through efﬁcient and sustainable interior and exterior lighting design for buildings of all types. Steffy, who owns his own ﬁrm, is a founding director of the National Council on Qualiﬁcations for the Lighting Professions and has served on a number of IESA committees. Universal Design for the Home: Great Looking, Great Living Design for All Ages, Abilities and Circumstances by Wendy Jordan Published by Quarry Books 220 pages, $16.95 _ A rich compilation of key universal design standards and references to expert designers, manufacturers and other resources. The book includes ﬂoor plans and resources for whole-house designs, as well as case studies of universally designed kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor spaces. Floor plans and photographs detail hundreds of innovative projects that can make homes more adaptable for any family’s evolving needs, from accommodating very young children to addressing the aging-in-place requirements of elderly homeowners. Building Type Basics for Research Laboratories, Second Edition by Daniel D. Watch, AIA Published by Wiley 272 pages, $75 _ This book details state-of-the-art issues critical to the design of government, private sector and academic research laboratories. The volume not only includes recent updates in research laboratory design, but also contains details regarding mechanical systems, structural concerns, lighting, internal trafﬁc, security, ADA issues and complete coverage of energy concerns. Architectural Digest Home Show March 26 – 29 Pier 94, New York www.merchandisemartproperties.com GlobalShop 2009 March 23 – 25 Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas www.globalshop.com 2009 Environments for Aging Conference March 29 – 31 Boston Copley Marriott www.efa09.com 2009 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® Forum April 1 – 4 Ritz-Carlton Hotel, New Orleans www.cedia.net/elforum For links to these and other industry events, visit the Events section of www.asid.org. COLOR Color Pulse® 2010 322381 -5H -2A 386 112 NCIDQ EXAM DATES & APPLICATION DEADLINES Dec. 10, 2008* Application Deadline for the Spring 2009 exam (for ﬁrst-time applicants only) Feb. 1, 2009* Spring 2009 registration deadline Feb. 15, 2009 Spring 2009 late registration deadline April 3 – 4, 2009 Spring 2009 NCIDQ Examination June 10, 2009 Application deadline for the Fall 2009 Examination (for ﬁrst-time applicants only) *All supporting documents must be received by this date. CUTTING EDGE COLOR INFORMATION FROM BENJAMIN MOORE/ BECAUSE BENJAMIN MOORE, Industry Partner of ASID, believes that color means business, the company has developed new tools, including the ﬁfth edition of its award-winning Color Pulse®, a comprehensive indicator for cutting-edge color information, to aid designers in selecting the right colors for their projects. Designers can order the limited-edition Color Pulse 2010, which forecasts color trends two years in advance, by calling (866) 708-9181. Price per book is $75. Other Benjamin Moore tools, including color sheets, fan decks and paint samples, can be ordered by visiting www.benjaminmoore.com. Visitors to the site can also download color palettes free of charge directly into AutoCAD®, LightWorks® or Photoshop®. www.asid.org january/february/09 icon 9 http://www.asid.org/bookcenter http://www.surfaces-expo.com http://www.sfdexpo.com http://www.merchandisemartproperties.com http://www.globalshop.com http://www.efa09.com http://www.cedia.net/elforum http://www.asid.org http://www.benjaminmoore.com http://www.benjaminmoore.com http://www.asid.org

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ASID Icon - January/February 2009 Contents President's Letter Of Note Innovations Getting it Right Shadowing Design Bearing Up Industry Contrast Up Close Design for Life Environotes Inside ASID Grassroots Showroom Resource Guide/Advertisers Needful Things

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