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 Surprising Stone Aging Hack You Need to Know [Monday Minute]
Published about 5 hours ago • 4 min read
February 24, 2025, Edition
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A Surprising Stone Aging Hack You Need to Know
Discover methods for accelerating the weathering process on new stonework and the magic behind creating that aged patina (00:02:25).
Important Update – Corporate Transparency Act Filing Obligations Reinstated and Mandatory
CTA filings are obligatory again. Most reporting companies have until March 21, 2025, to complete their filings. If you adopted a wait-and-see posture regarding making your CTA BOIR filings, the wait is unfortunately over.
At 100, he's the last original owner of a Frank Lloyd Wright house
In June 1952, Roland Reisley settled into his freshly completed modern house in Westchester County, New York, and almost 73 years later, he still lives there.
Design & Build Conference online registration closes on March 3.
If you plan to experience two days of inspiring ideas and ground-breaking insights from the most experienced minds in residential design, you have one more week to register in advance.
Registrations on-site will include a $50 surcharge.
Virtual tickets are available up to and through the start of the event.
AIBD Pizza Party and Complimentary IBS Expo Tickets
The International Builders' Show in Las Vegas is just around the corner. If there's a chance you can get away for a day or two, we can still get you into the exhibit hall FOR FREE! While you're there, join other residential design professionals on February 25, 2025, for a slice and pint.
Just for fun: The skinniest house in the U.S. is a historic “spite house.”
Spite House is the skinniest historic house in America at a mere 7 feet wide and 325 square feet. The house earned its name in 1830 when an irked John Hollensbury built it to keep horse-drawn wagons and loiterers out of his alley.
Conference Committee: David Drazil has accepted our invitation to speak at the D&B Asheville Conference.
David Drazil is an architect who loves to sketch. Through creating educational resources on architectural sketching, David is focused on helping other architects, designers, and hobby sketchers use sketching to improve their design process and presentation.
One more thing—we want to lead with transparency. AI was most likely used to complete this post in one way or another. Don't blame the technology if you find a mistake; in most cases, our emails are written by humans and AI-supported. Now and then, they are AI-generated and human-edited. Both humans and AI still make mistakes.
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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