Government Forum

The Government Forum enhances the quality of interior design in public and government facilities (at the federal, state, city and local levels) through professional advocacy, member services, and member interaction. Typically, a government designer works for the government in-house as a facility planner and designer, or may be a private interior designer working under contract for the government. The Government Forum provides a venue for discussion and exchange of knowledge related to government design.

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IIDA and GSA Sign Agreement

As the United States General Services Administration strives to deliver excellence in design, the organization has reached out to the International Interior Design Association to support its Design Excellence programs, encouraging collaboration with IIDA peer design professionals in all future work. With an additional 300 new projects and $5.5 billion in stimulus expenditures for modernization of existing buildings, the integration with interiors professionals will include lighting, furnishings, floor coverings and interior elements.

“Federal workers deserve well designed spaces and a partnership with IIDA and its professional Members will ensure the best possible interiors," according to Les Shepherd, AIA, Chief Architect, US General Services Administration. “We signed charters with the American Institute of Architects and the American Society of Landscape Architects, and we are pleased to add the International Interior Design Association to our formal partnership."

Specifically, the Partnering Agreement states that GSA Interior Designers will participate in IIDA Chapter Government Forums, share knowledge of GSA Policies and Initiatives through presentations and guest speaking engagements, serve on IIDA committees, participate in local events, provide access to GSA internal experts, and share trends and practices. IIDA and its Members will promote the role of interior design within GSA, develop partnerships with regional GSA designers, add professional credibility to GSA and the individual designer, provide educational opportunities through IIDA Chapter events, provide exposure to other designers and increase GSA membership and involvement in IIDA.

The Partnering Agreement was signed by Les Shepherd, AIA and Cheryl Durst, Honorary FIIDA, LEED AP, CEO/Executive Vice President, IIDA, during the Government Forum Meeting at NeoCon Worlds Trade Fair, Wednesday, June 17, 2009. The Forum plans to meet again during NeoCon East in Baltimore, October 28 & 29.
 

• U.S. General Services Administration
• Whole Building Design Guide
• Department of Defense Interior Design Resources
• USACE Center of Expertise For Preservation of Historic Buildings & Structures