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"Art Deco will make a grand return in 2026" [Monday Minute]

Published about 2 months ago • 3 min read

November 24, 2025, Edition

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Field Notes

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Moody’s home price forecast for more than 300 housing markets through 2035

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Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi said his long-term outlook for the U.S. housing market remains largely unchanged: he expects a prolonged period of stagnation as affordability gradually improves.

Source: Fast Company

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Builder Sentiment Relatively Flat in November as Market Headwinds Persist

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Last week, at the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Fall Leadership Meeting, Chairman Buddy Hughes and Chief Economist Robert Dietz presented the latest findings from the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Source: NAHB

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Art Deco will make a grand return in 2026 home design, Houzz predicts

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The interior design platform developed its top 11 design trend predictions after surveying its community of more than 70 million homeowners and 3 million construction and design professionals. Here is a look at their forecasts for home design in 2026.

Source: Culture Map

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Nuts & Bolts

The Evolution of Architectural Visualization: From Sketches to Photorealistic CGI

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Photorealistic CGI technology has transformed the architectural industry through Architectural Visualization, a vital tool for visualizing, presenting, and developing projects. It goes beyond traditional sketches, delivering lifelike visuals that surpass basic drawings or blueprints.

Source: Culture Map

Highlights

Welcome New Members

And those returning

Doug Boyle, Stonedeks (OH) Associate

Donna Emigh, EMIGH HOME DESIGNS (CA) Professional

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Thanks for Referring AIBD

This week's movers and shakers:

The club's first DIAMOND member, Richard Emigh, didn't have to come out of retirement to recruit our latest Professional member! 🎉🥳 Thanks, Richard, and congrats on 82 CC points!

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Congrats! New CPBDs

Jason ManWaring, CPBD #41-119, Greenville, SC (11/17)

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Certification demonstrates a professional's mastery of industry-specific experience and knowledge.

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Workshops & Gatherings

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AIBD Chapters, Boards, and Councils

Click the links to view the topics and add to your calendar.

December 3 - Board of Directors (Virtual) 4:00 pm ET

December 10 - Tri-State OKI Chapter (Virtual) - Discussion: Design Trends for 2026 - 10:00 am ET

February 17 - National Council of Building Designer Certification (Virtual) 11:00 am ET.

AIBD Webinars

November 25 - CE Watch Party - 2:00 p.m. ET - Scope Creep: Identifying and Reducing this HUGE Project Management Pitfall (1.0 P2 CE)

December 9 - QuickTie Products-High Wind and Seismic Tie Down System - 2:00 p.m. ET (1.0 P4 CE)

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December 18 - 2:00 pm ET - Building Resilient Residences: The Art and Science of Rain Screens and Continuous Insulation (1.0 P4-CE)

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December 12 - Coffee with Bernie - 10:00 a.m. ET - Navigating Retirement: Planning for Your Future in Residential Design (1.0 P2-CE)

December 16 - High-Performance Homes Team - Are appraisers recognizing the value of sustainable features? - 2:00 p.m. ET (1.0 P4 CE)

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Free Webinar Replays At:

​AIBD.org/Webinars​

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Training Events

Hosted By AIBD CE Providers

AEC Daily - ​Look for in-person and virtual events.

Chief Architect's Kitchen & Baths Boot Camp - December 5. Residential Boot Camp - December 12, 2025

Design+Build Cleveland - July 29-August 1, 2026

Green Home Institute - ​Look for in-person and virtual events.

SoftPlan - Virtual training dates​

SBCA - Components Craft - February 24-25, 2026 - Austin, TX. - Information​

Traditional Building Conference - March 24-25, 2026 - Salem, MA - Registration opens January 6​

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