IDAD is a human-equation-based organization with initiatives to document and report on data that reflect the status of the design discipline in improving the quality of life and economic viability of communities dependent on tourism. IDAD is concerned not only with internal priorities, but with the development of outreach dialog among key players in the coastal, resort, destination, travel and tourism industries. IDAD is dedicated to optimizing waterscape and environmental sustainability while bolstering economic value of travel and tourism destinations. Diversity is a cornerstone of the architect´s profession; therefore, IDAD remains generalist-focused in order to bring the most comprehensive set of tools possible to problems facing destinations and hydroscapes. IDAD is concerned with polyspecialized issues which are diverse, and include an encompassing knowledge-base which brings clarity to important issues in design, planning and management.  
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