Publications

Find all your Woodwork Institute publications here, from NAAWS to Affiliate Rosters and even our Cabinet Design Series.

North American Architectural Woodwork Standards

The North American Architectural Woodwork Standards is sponsored by the Woodwork Institute and the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada as the successor of and replacement for the Architectural Woodwork Standards, Edition 2.

Programs and Services Manual

The Programs and Services Manual is the place to find information on Woodwork Institute policies and procedures, Quality Assurance Programs, affiliation information, and much more.

Cabinet Design Series

The NAAWS Cabinet Design Series is a set of design standards provided to simplify the request for more typical cabinetry.

Cover image of the Architectural Woodwork Standards Edition 2

Architectural Woodwork Standards – Edition 2

The North American Architectural Woodwork Standards replaced AWS, edition, as of July 1, 2016. Information on AWS 2 is provided as historic reference as needed for previous projects.

Guide Specifications

These sample millwork specifications can be copied and pasted into your specs to assure quality woodworking results and adherence to NAAWS. Click on the button to access the specs.