ACADIA (Association for
Computer Aided Design In Architecture)
- serves to promote communication and critical thinking regarding the
use of computers in architecture, planning and building science
ACM SIGGRAPH
- dedicated to the generating and sharing information on computer
graphics and interactive techniques, and also sponsors the annual
SIGGRAPH conference
ADDA (American Design and Drafting Association)
- exists to serve the professional growth and advancement of
those dedicated to CAD (and
manual drafting)
buildingSMART alliancenew
- technical, political, financial support for advanced digital
technology in real property, concept, design, construction, operates
within NIBS, based in NW Washington DC
CAD Compass
- focuses on issues pertaining to the development, adoption and
implementation of CAD standards
CAD Society
- not-for-profit association with goal of fostering a sense of community
and encouraging open communication among those who make their living
within the CAD industry
eCAADe (Education in Computer
Aided Architectural Design in Europe)
- dedicated to promoting good practice and sharing information about
the use of computers in the education of architects and other related
professions
International CAD Council (ICC)
- dedicated to providing the CAD industry with support and resources
that furthers the knowledge and use of CAD, focusing on local user
groups, colleges, AIA and other organizations
JT Open - community of
users, software vendors and interested parties spanning the product
lifecycle management value chain, creators of the JT Open Toolkit for
sharing 3D data for the purposes of visualization, collaboration and
data-sharing
