Time is tight—our exclusive High-Performance Homes Team roundtable on Passive Survivability begins in just one hour. This isn't your standard webinar. Coined by Alex Wilson after Hurricane Katrina, "passive survivability" asks the fundamental question: When the grid goes down, how long can this home keep its occupants alive and comfortable? Join us for a fast-paced, working roundtable where we move beyond utility bill savings to tackle life safety during extreme events. We’ll be diving deep...
about 10 hours ago • 1 min read
You may have never sat in a Florida Building Commission hearing or testified before the International Code Council. Most designers haven’t. But that work is happening on your behalf right now — whether or not you’re a dues-paying member. We got code language changed — twice, after being told no. AIBD proposed modifications to the Florida Building Code clarifying definitions designers rely on. The Florida Building Commission rejected most of it on the first pass. We revised the proposal, went...
5 days ago • 1 min read
AIBD was built by designers who chose to work together to strengthen the residential design profession. As we enter a new chapter, we are looking for volunteers to help shape what comes next. Beginning September 2, AIBD will welcome a new Board of Directors. In November, a new Council will also begin its term. These transitions create an important opportunity for members and industry supporters to step forward, share their expertise, and contribute to the work of the Institute. Whether your...
6 days ago • 1 min read
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. On August 12, 1898, the Hawaiian flag was lowered at ʻIolani Palace and replaced with the U.S. flag, formalizing U.S. sovereignty over Hawaii. Before Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state in 1959, it was an internationally recognized constitutional monarchy—the...
7 days ago • 5 min read
Expand your knowledge, earn continuing education credit, and connect with fellow residential design professionals through four upcoming live AIBD webinars. AIBD Members receive complimentary access to these live webinars. To get your member discount code, log in at AIBD.org/webinars. All attendees can view details and register at AIBD.org/webinars. UPCOMING LIVE WEBINARS Coffee With Bernie: Collaborating with Interior Designers Friday, August 14, 202610:00 a.m. EDT | 1 hour | 1.0 P3 CE Join...
8 days ago • 1 min read
August 10, 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...
9 days ago • 5 min read
Today at 11:00 am ET, you’re invited to join this month’s AIBD Office Hour, our free, members‑only virtual meetup where AEC professionals drop in, ask questions, and share practical solutions with peers in real time. Bring a project challenge, a business issue, or simply listen in and offer your perspective—there are no slides, no script, just members helping members (Elective CEs awarded). This Office Hour will feature a real‑world negotiation story from AIBD Executive Director Steve...
12 days ago • 1 min read
05_Full width A Seamless Solution for Siding and Window Installation ProVia® introduces a better way to build with our 1-1/8" Nail Fin with Integrated J-Channel for Endure™ and Aspect™ windows and 12" CedarMAX® Board ‘N Batten Insulated Siding. Designed to work together, this integrated system improves fit and simplifies installation. ✓ Built for compatibility - 12" CedarMAX Board ‘N Batten Insulated Siding delivers bold vertical style with the added benefits of insulation. To complement this...
13 days ago • 1 min read
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. Today we celebrate the laying of the cornerstone of the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal on August 5, 1884. Statue of Liberty from front.<br> by Derek Jensen (Tysto), 2004-September-26 A cornerstone is significant because, historically, it was the first stone...
14 days ago • 5 min read
