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Colorado launches new building code to encourage all-electric homes. [Monday Minute]

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September 8, 2025, Edition

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Industry News

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Colorado launches new building code designed to encourage efficient, all-electric homes.

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The Colorado Energy Office published its Model Low Energy and Carbon Code today, which will become the state’s new minimum building code on July 1, 2026. After that date, all cities and counties must adopt the regulations whenever they update local building codes or adopt even tougher local building efficiency rules.

Source: CPR News

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‘Housing emergency’ action could bring relief to builders, buyers

Details are scarce, but if the White House follows through on a potential emergency declaration, it could boost U.S. housing supply and improve affordability.

Source: Real Estate News

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Overprovision: Exploring Purposefully Wasteful Spaces in Residential Design

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Overprovision can be seen as an architecture strategy through the lens of resilience—making spaces adaptable to changes, reinterpretations, and future needs. However, could overprovision also offer a productive lens for rethinking spatial design?

Source: Arch Daily

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Kentucky’s only Frank Lloyd Wright home is now up for sale. Take a look inside.

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The Zeigler House, located at 509 Shelby St. in Frankfort, was designed by Wright in 1910, in the early stage of the pioneering architect’s career. It has been put up for sale by its owners, which means we get to see inside.

Source: Lexington Herald Leader

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Announcements

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Welcome New Members

And those returning

Ross J Dietzer (IN) Professional

Gabriel David McKay (WA) Professional

Caleb Strawser (OH) Student

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Thanks for Referring AIBD

This week's movers and shakers:

Congratulations, Joey Martin (IN), for recruiting a new Professional member! 🎉🥳

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CPBD Anniversaries

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

A special congratulations to...
​Mark R. Berton CPBD (PA), Geoffrey M. Perkins CPBD (MI), Jacquelin Ford CPBD (CA), Jessica Megan Frick CPBD (TX), Annilee B. Waterman CPBD (TX), Richard Webster CPBD (UT), and Ryan C. Dale CPBD (PA) are all celebrating 5 years!

Thank you for your expertise, commitment, and passion for enriching our field and setting a high standard for those who follow in your footsteps.

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Events & Training

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AIBD Chapters, Boards, and Councils

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September 16 - National Council of Building Designer Certification (Virtual) 11:00 am ET.

September 17 - Eastern Shore Chapter (Virtual) 3:30 pm ET

September 24 - Tri-State OKI Chapter (Virtual) 10:00 am ET

October 1 - Board of Directors (Virtual) 4:00 pm ET

Change of Date!

September 30 (new date)

​Residential Design Connect Colorado

Registration is OPEN!

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

AIBD Webinars

September 12 - Coffee with Bernie - 10:00 am ET - Are you using QR codes on your CDs?

September 16 - High-Performance Homes Team - 2:00 p.m. ET - Mini-Split Systems (1.0 P4 CE)

September 25 - 3:00 p.m. ET - Is it Time to Become an Employee Again? (1.0 P2 CE)

September 30 - CE Watch Party - 2:00 p.m. ET - Terrazzo Resilience: Crafting Endurance Through Artistry (1.0 P4 CE)

October 7 - 2:00 p.m. ET - Chief Architect Series Q & A (1.0 P3 CE)

Training Events

Hosted By AIBD CE Providers

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

Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) 2025, Omaha, Nebraska, September 29 - October 3. Register​

Residential Design Connect Colorado - September 30 Sign Up or Sponsor​

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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Recent Committee Activities

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Committee Volunteers STILL Needed

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Certification Outreach Committee:

The committee, led by Councilman Angel Silva from Houston, TX, is seeking individuals with expertise in marketing to help develop resources that support CPBDs in promoting their designation effectively.

​Recertification Committee:

Under the guidance of Councilman Bruce Yancey from Norman, OK, the number of suspended CPBDs has dipped below 100 for the first time since February, but the council wants to cut that in half over the next 90 days. Join the team on a 90-day mission to cut that number in half by 2026.

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