If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your time “on the tools” into a long-term design career, today’s AIBD webinar was built for you. This afternoon, we’re hosting “Going from the field (nailing) to the desk (designing) (1.0 P2 CE),” an interactive roundtable on how to move from field operations into the design studio. Led by Dennis Fletcher—who spent 20 years balancing job sites and office work before transitioning fully into design—the session will dig into the real-world challenges of that...
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March 23, 2026, Edition #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: Field Notes Nuts & Bolts Highlights Workshops & Gatherings What We're Up To Amazing sponsors who help keep this newsletter free for the industry. Let's dive in. Email servers may truncate this newsletter...
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We are currently in the Design Development phase for the 2026 AIBD Annual Conference. The site work is complete, though. We’ll be convening at The Metropolitan at the 9 in Cleveland, OH, from July 29 to August 1, 2026. This year’s schedule is being built to balance the "business of design" with the inspiration that fuels your next project, your team, and your career. The current specifications: Governance & Growth: We kick things off on Wednesday with the essential annual meetings of the...
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ARDA 2026 is officially live, and we’re now accepting submissions for this year’s awards. If you or your firm are doing outstanding work in residential design, this is your opportunity to gain international recognition, connect with peers, and showcase your projects on a global stage. As we open the call for entries, we’re also excited to introduce one of our distinguished judges, George Zhang. George is a member of the Real Estate Investments team at the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of...
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Hello Reader, Congrats on surviving Monday and crushing Tuesday. Now, Wednesday beckons you to take a break and step into a pattern of discovery. Welcome to the Midweek Meander. Did someone forward this to you? Please consider subscribing. “Excuse me, sir. Please come with me inside.”That was the reaction of a security guard while I stood on a Buffalo sidewalk, pointing my phone at a 19th‑century office building and taking lots of photos. Some very close up. I must have looked like I was...
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We have three March webinars designed to support your residential design practice and CE goals. All registrations are available at AIBD.org/webinars (AIBD member discount codes are available when you’re logged in). Today at 2:00 pm ET, the High‑Performance Homes Team is hosting a roundtable on steel framing in high‑performance home design (1.0 P4 CE). Certified AIBD Professional members Bernie Kern and Erik Scheuermann will share real‑world steel‑framed projects, why they chose steel, what...
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March 16, 2026, Edition #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: Field Notes Nuts & Bolts Highlights Workshops & Gatherings What We're Up To Amazing sponsors who help keep this newsletter free for the industry. Let's dive in. Email servers may truncate this newsletter...
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Thoughtfully selected roles for association-connected candidates My Account | Job Search | Manage Resumes | Job Alerts The AIBD Career Center is designed to support active and passive job seekers who are looking to advance their careers. Instead of navigating broad, generic job boards, you’ll find opportunities from employers who intentionally seek candidates connected to the AIBD Career Center for their specialized skillset and qualifications. The AIBD Career Center features: Relevant...
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The March–April 2026 issue of AIBD Magazine is now live—and it’s free for anyone in the AEC community (or elsewhere) to read and download. In this issue, you’ll find: ARDA Spotlight: A deep look at working drawings and construction docs that leave nothing to interpretation. Presenter Profile: Energy expert Harry Boody on designing healthier, more efficient homes from day one. Discovering Cleveland: Walkable, off-the-beaten-path spots you can explore during Design+Build 2026. The Spaces...
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