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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Hello Reader, What if your next cup of coffee could lay the foundation for America’s future skylines? Every year, tens of thousands of ambitious students turn to trade schools for fast-track, high-earning careers. In fact, two-year construction program enrollment jumped nearly 20% between spring 2021 and spring 2022, driven by rising college costs and a booming demand for skilled professionals. Behind every CAD drawing and blueprint is a budding designer—young talent sharpening their skills in classrooms and virtual workshops across the country. Since 2019, AIBD has been at the helm of SkillsUSA’s National Architectural Drafting Competition and chairs the Technical Committee that sets the standards for tomorrow’s construction leaders. Your support fuels:
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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.
Hello Reader, Imagine transforming every sketch into a spellbinding story—captivating clients, colleagues, and critics from the very first stroke. At AIBD Design & Build Asheville, David Drazil, author of Sketch Like an Architect, will show you exactly how. Why This Session Changes Everything Forget dry CAD demos and pixel-perfect presentations that bore more than they build excitement. In “Inspiring Awe: How to Add Magic to Your Design Presentations,” David Drazil reveals the digital...
Hello Reader, Congrats on surviving Monday and crushing Tuesday. Now Wednesday beckons you to take a break and celebrate this week's Midweek Vibe! Developer Joseph Eichler was born 125 years ago today. If you're unfamiliar with Eichler, you might recognize the style of his hugely popular mid-century modern homes built between 1949 and 1966. As a visionary developer, Eichler championed modernist design, making it accessible to the middle class, and left an indelible mark on mid-century modern...
Hello Reader, Are you tired of staring at a client’s rough sketch, wondering how to turn it into a professional plan set without spending your entire weekend wrestling with Chief Architect templates? You’re not alone. Most designers struggle with this exact challenge – and it’s costing you time, money, and client satisfaction. The Hidden Cost of Trial and Error Right now, you’re probably doing one of three things when a client hands you a sketch: Wasting precious hours figuring out template...