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American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)

The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) is a professional association that promotes the highest standards of excellence in residential building design. AIBD offers a variety of resources to its members, including continuing education, networking opportunities, and marketing assistance. AIBD is a valuable resource for anyone interested in a career in residential building design. If you want to improve your skills, network with other professionals, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, AIBD is the perfect organization for you.

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A modern way to construct a traditional look.

Classical columns and traditional porch posts will always be in style. After all, isn't that why we call them classical and traditional? In conjunction with railings and decorative trims, the columns and posts are fundamental architectural features that define the traditional front porch, making the space visually cohesive and welcoming. However, a common flaw arising from the typical installation of columns and posts sticks in my craw—two vertical cracks that run from bottom to top. The...

1 day ago • 2 min read

The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) is partnering with SkillsUSA on something that directly impacts you: a comprehensive revamp of the Architectural Drafting Standards and Competencies that guide the SkillsUSA competition and shape how the next generation of professionals is trained. The standards students learn by shape what they can do when they arrive at your firm. Right now, SkillsUSA is redesigning these standards around a three-tier framework—foundational skills,...

3 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. Imagine, on November 12, 1930, you show up to a job interview only to discover the company's entire office building is inching down the block, turning a corner, and everyone is pretending it's totally normal. That's what happened to Rolland Swift, Director...

4 days ago • 5 min read

Thursday, November 13, 2025 – 03:00 pm ET How leading firms use AEC-specific AI to streamline project work(1.0 P3-CE)Register: AIBD.org/webinars; Free AEC professionals spend too much time chasing emails, wrangling documents, and handling admin work, which slows down critical project progress. This administrative burden not only reduces efficiency, but it also diverts attention from project delivery and increases the risk of errors and oversight. Important project details can get lost in...

5 days ago • 3 min read

November 10, 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: 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....

6 days ago • 4 min read

Grab your coffee and join us for the next Coffee with Bernie, our informal, interactive roundtable designed for AEC professionals and their teams! Topic: Are stepped ceilings still a thing in modern residential design?Date: Friday, November 14, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ESTCE Credit: 1.0 P3-CEPrice: $25.00 (Free for AIBD Professional Members) We’ll dive into: Are stepped ceilings “in,” “out,” or making a comeback? Poll the audience and discuss real-world case studies The pros and cons—and...

9 days ago • 1 min read

AIBD Corporate Industry Partner, Atlas Roofing, has published a design guide and wants to give it to you. The guide demonstrates how to achieve "the ideal wall." If you're a fan of Dr. Joseph Lstiburek (pronounced STEE-brek), you're familiar with the term. The ideal wall is a concept that combines thermal, moisture, vapor, and air management into a single, high-performance assembly. Why is a roofing company teaching us how to build walls? Atlas manufactures EnergyShield®, an advanced polyiso...

10 days ago • 2 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. I go out of my way to avoid the news. However, I have even heard of the recent daylight robbery of the French Crown Jewels from the Louvre. And because of reading those articles, the Google algorithms ensured I was aware of the museum heist in Oakland, CA,...

11 days ago • 5 min read

Are you spending too much time on admin work and not enough on what you do best – designing great buildings? Join us for an exciting webinar on Wednesday, November 13 at 3:00 PM EST to discover how leading AEC firms are using artificial intelligence to transform their project workflows. How Leading Firms Use AEC-Specific AI to Streamline Project Work AEC professionals are spending too much time chasing emails, wrangling documents, and handling admin work that slows projects down. In this...

12 days ago • 1 min read

November 3, 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: 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....

13 days ago • 3 min read