Following are some resources, organizations and links to supplemental information that may prove useful to builders, architects and installers working in today's digital homes.

We'll be adding to this list as new information sources turn up. If you know of a Web link that you think will prove valuable, please submit the information to DIGITAL HOME Web Editor Jason Linkins.

AES: (Audio Engineering Society): professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology.

AIA ( American Institute of Architects): organization representing "the professional interests of America's architects"

ANSI (American National Standards Institute): "oversees the creation, promulgation and use of thousands of norms and guidelines that directly impact businesses in nearly every sector."

ASA (Acoustical Society of America): "dedicated to increasing and diffusing the knowledge of acoustics and its general applications."

BICSI: "a professional association supporting the information transport systems (ITS) industry with information, education and knowledge assessment for individuals and companies."

CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association): International trade assocation devoted to companies that design and install home electronic systems.

CEA (Consumer Electronics Association): Trade association representing "companies within the U.S. consumer technology industry."

CSI (Construction Specifications Institute): "national association of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, building materials suppliers and others involved in commercial and institutional building design and construction."

EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance): "a partnership of electronic and high-tech associations and companies whose mission is promoting the market development and competitiveness of the U.S. high-tech industry through domestic and international policy efforts."

ICIA (International Communications Industries Association): "non-profit association serving the professional AV communications industry worldwide."

IEEE (Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers): "professional association for the advancement of technology."

NAB (National Association of Broadcasters): "trade association that advocates on behalf of more than 8,300 free, local radio and television stations."

NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association): "national organization serving the management interests of the entire technical contracting industry."

NSCA (National Systems Contractors Association): "not-for-profit association representing the commercial electronic systems industry."

Pro AV Online: The Web site for PRO AV magazine (a sister publication of DIGITAL HOME magazine), the "solutions magazine for the professional AV industry."

SID (Society for Information Display): represents those who work in "the technical and business disciplines that relate to display research, design, manufacturing, applications, marketing, and sales."