What if I told you we spent over 20 hours creating something that will save you hundreds of hours over your career? And what if I told you it's yours...completely free...right now? Here's your Construction Drawing Checklist PDF. 👉 Download Your Free PDF Checklist This isn't some thrown-together template. We invested serious time researching, testing, and perfecting every single line item to make sure you never miss a critical detail again. Instead of scrambling through code books and...
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Compare cities by salary, housing, safety, and more My Account | Job Search | Manage Resumes | Job Alerts Find the Right Job and the Right Place to Live Your next job is about more than just the role, it's about where you'll live, work, and thrive. That's why we created Community Intel, a new feature on the AIBD Career Center that gives you key insights into cities across the country. With Community Intel, you can explore: Median salaries Housing and rent costs Safety ratings Utility and...
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Hello Reader, Congrats on surviving Monday and crushing Tuesday. Now, Wednesday beckons you to take a break and celebrate this week's Midweek Vibe! When you think of residential architecture, you might picture floor plans, elevations, or renderings. You might imagine structural elements, rooflines, and material choices. But for those of us who live and breathe home design, we know something deeper: every line drawn in a residential plan is a future moment waiting to happen. A window isn't...
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You’re invited to the next series of AIBD Residential Design Webinars: powerful learning opportunities for all professionals in residential design. Free for Everyone: CE Watch Party – The Art of Wood Finishing: Techniques, Applications, and Biophilic Design August 26, 2025, 2:00pm EDT Uncover the latest in biophilic design, innovative wood finishing, critical codes, and inspiring sustainable case studies. Free for AIBD Members, $25 for Non-Members: Is it time to go out on my own? August 28,...
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August 25, 2025, Edition Ignite your mind and improve the way you are #CreatingWherePeopleLive This weekly newsletter is created by and for those designing homes in North America. Its editorial staff is the American Institute of Building Design, Inc., the premier association of residential design professionals. Here's what you get: Industry News Announcements Events & Training Recent Committee Activities Amazing sponsors who help keep this newsletter free for the industry. Let's dive in....
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Dear Reader, As you're thinking about starting your weekend, we have some words for you to ponder. “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” — Winston Churchill What a cheesy way to start an email. Right? What if, when you gave, we could guarantee you would get? Give a few hours of your time and gain access to hundreds of hours of personal and professional development resources. You'll learn how to navigate project management software while accessing a vast...
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This webinar was originally set for August 5th, but due to technical difficulties we have had to reschedule to today, August 21st at 3:00 Eastern. If you registered for the original session, you do still have to register yourself for this one as well. Ready to take your plans to the next level? Today, we continue our Chief Architect webinar series by moving from floor plans and roof layouts to polished, professional exterior elevations. Join us as award-winning designer Joey Martin of...
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Hello Reader, Congrats on surviving Monday and crushing Tuesday. Now, Wednesday beckons you to take a break and celebrate this week's Midweek Vibe! Today, we celebrate Eero Saarinen, a legendary architect who pushed boundaries with bold and creative designs. Saarinen (August 20, 1910 - September 1, 1961) was a Finnish-American architect known for his daring, sculptural designs and his ability to combine beauty with function. There is no evidence that he ever formally obtained an architectural...
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Hello Reader, This is your reminder that our next session is happening today! Today's Event: Join us for an engaging presentation by the High-Performance Homes Team: The Best Ways to Insulate & Ventilate Shed Roofs. We'll explore what the pros specify for different climate zones, plus how to avoid condensation risks and stop heat buildup that kills roof life. We hope you can join us for valuable insights and discussion. Registration info below. Looking ahead, we invite you to next week’s CE...
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August 18, 2025, Edition Ignite your mind and improve the way you are #CreatingWherePeopleLive This weekly newsletter is created by and for those designing homes in North America. Its editorial staff is the American Institute of Building Design, Inc., the premier association of residential design professionals. Here's what you get: Industry News Announcements Events & Training Recent Committee Activities Amazing sponsors who help keep this newsletter free for the industry. Let's dive in....
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