http://www.aia-nj.org
Brian M. Taylor Architects is a member of the American Institute of Architects. This website focuses on New Jersey architecture and local issues.
http://www.aia.org
This website is an excellent and comprehensive resource for architecture on a national level. There are articles about hiring, working with and what to expect from an architect. The bottom center of the home page will direct you to this area.
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/hpo/
New Jersey's Historic Preservation Office, located within the Department of Environmental Protection, brings expertise in a variety of fields essential to preserving historic resources.
http://www.usgbc.org/
An excellent resource for the sustainable design of buildings and environments, as well as information about Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
http://www.notsobighouse.com/
The Not So Big House books by Sarah Susanka, bring to light a new way of thinking about what makes a place feel like home—characteristics that many people desire of their homes and their lives, but haven't known how to verbalize.
http://architecture.about.com/od/housestyles/tp/housestylesindex.htm
An online reference outlining different home styles to assist in assessing the style or time period of your home. I also recommend this “A Field Guide to American Houses” for a more in depth understanding of this topic. Simply cut and paste the title into your browser to find a bookseller.
http://www.wdbp.com/
Dependable local supplier of doors and windows.
http://www.accelevator.com
A company specializing in the installation and maintenance of residential elevators, dumbwaiters and platform lifts. A value added feature becoming more popular in Today’s well designed homes.