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.
AIBD Webinars – High‑Performance Homes, Career Paths, and SketchUp
|
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 they learned along the way, and how these homes perform from a resilience and high‑performance standpoint. Bring one project where you’re wrestling with cost vs. resilience; we’ll use participant projects to drive the discussion. On Tuesday, March 24 at 2:00 pm ET, join us for “Going from the field (nailing) to the desk (designing)” (1.0 P2 CE) with Dennis Fletcher, hosted by the AIBD Education Committee. We’ll talk about the realities of transitioning from the jobsite to design, why field‑experienced designers are in high demand, practical steps for members considering that move, and how firm owners can identify and integrate field‑experienced talent into their teams. Then on Tuesday, March 31 at 2:00 pm ET, we’ll host a CE Watch Party: “9 Features in 2026 You Might Not Know About SketchUp” (1.0 P3‑CE). This pre‑recorded playlist of three tutorials walks through SketchUp 2026 features that can speed up your modeling workflow, including improvements to ambient occlusion, material previews, live components, the undo function, and tray management. To register for any (or all) of these sessions and apply your AIBD member discount, please log in and sign up at AIBD.org/webinars. Best regards, P.S. If you have questions about your CE credits or registration, just reply to this email.
|
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.
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...
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...
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...