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Announcing the ARDA Winners [Monday Minute]

Published 18 days ago • 3 min read

August 4, 2025, Edition

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Industry News

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Announcing the ARDA Winners

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The American Residential Design Awards Committee revealed its 2025 honorees on Saturday evening.

David Charlez Designs’ project, Woodlane Modern, earned the prestigious Best in Show award, showcasing its excellence and standout design.

For the fourth year in a row, AIS Designs co. has earned the prestigious Global Choice Award for their exceptional project, Rising Heights.

Source: AIBD

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Brandon Clokey Named AIBD Designer of the Year

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We are proud to announce Brandon Clokey as the 2025 Designer of the Year. Recognized for his outstanding contributions as ARDA Chairman, AIBD Ambassador to the Build Chicago Expo, and author of a children’s book on building design, Brandon’s dedication to advancing the Institute is truly inspiring.

Source: AIBD

Five New Fellows Inducted

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Also, as a part of Saturday's awards gala, five new certified Professional Members of AIBD were inducted into the College of Fellows.

(Click on their names to view an image of their induction ceremony)

Unfortunately, Mr. Sprague was unable to attend in person.

Source: AIBD

What’s in the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025?

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The ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 is a sweeping, bipartisan housing reform bill that aims to address housing affordability through multiple approaches—boosting supply, reducing regulatory barriers, modernizing housing programs, expanding access to homeownership, and strengthening oversight.

Source: Bipartisan Policy Center

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Announcements

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Welcome New Members

And those returning

Kenneth Robinson (TX) Professional

Nick R. Smith (UT) Professional

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Thanks for Referring AIBD

The Compass Club Annual Report:

At Friday's Annual Membership Meeting, Joey Martin, the committee chair, reported the recipients of this year's Bill Ding Recruitment Award.

  • Joey Marting (IN)
  • Jeremy Moore (NC)

This year's top recruiter.

  • Dennis Fletcher (MD)

The winning chapter.

  • AIBD, Eastern Shore

Those who have elevated levels.

  • Dennis Fletcher (MD) - Silver
  • Joey Martin (IN) - Bronze
  • Jennifer Pippin (NC) - Silver
  • Eddie Reyes (AZ) - Bronze
  • Larry Walker (TX) - Bronze

Member Anniversaries

Congratulations to those celebrating the anniversary of their membership this month.

A special congratulations to...

  • Gordon Hoehle (CA) and Chuck Frusterio (AL) for reaching 30 years!
  • Philip Lombardino (CA) and Michael Joseph Prull (IA), for reaching 20 years!
  • Shahrzad Nester (SC), for reaching 10 years!
  • Along with Kevin Van Guilder (UT), Malisha Marlin-Fearson (GA), Douglas W Moore (VA), Miguel A Uribe (TX), David K West (OH), and Kenny Crocker (GA), for reaching 5 years!

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Events & Training

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AIBD Chapters, Boards, and Councils

Click the links to add to your calendar.

August 19 - National Council of Building Designer Certification (Virtual) 11:00 am ET.

August 20 - Eastern Shore Chapter (Virtual) 3:30 pm ET

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

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Save the Date!

September 19 - Residential Design Connect Colorado (In Person) 9:00 am to 4:00 pm MT - Douglas County Library, 100 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

AIBD Webinars

August 5 - Chief Architect Elevations - Exterior & Interior (1.0 P3 CE)

August 8 - Coffee with Bernie - The "Dirty Kitchen"

August 19 - High-Performance Homes Team - (Virtual) - 2:00 p.m. ET - (1.0 P4 CE)

August 26 - CE Watch Party - 2:00 p.m. ET - (1.0 P4 CE)

September 2 - Chief Architect Structural Plans - Foundation & Framing Plans (1.0 P3 CE)

October 7 - Chief Architect Series Q & A (1.0 P3 CE)

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Training Events

Hosted By AIBD CE Providers

American Training Solutions - ​Look for other live in-person and virtual events.

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

CEAcademy - ​Look for in-person and virtual events.

CEDIA Expo 2025 - Denver, CO - September 3-6, 2025. Information​

Chief Academy 2025 - Coeur d'Alene - August 26-29 Sign Up!​

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

SoftPlan - Virtual training dates​

Traditional Building Conference - Tappan Hill Mansion, NY - October 7 & 8, 2025 - Info​rmation​

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