profile

American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)

December's Webinars and Events

Published 3 months ago • 3 min read

Earn the last of your 2025 CEUs (or just improve your career) with these upcoming AIBD Webinars:

Tuesday, December 09, 2025 – 02:00 pm ET
QuickTie Products-High Wind and Seismic Tie Down System
​
Register: AIBD.org/webinars; Free
Traditional threaded rods and metal straps can be complicated to install and may not provide the most efficient, direct resistance to high wind and seismic forces from roof to foundation. That can leave structures more vulnerable to uplift, shear, and overturning during hurricanes or earthquakes, increasing the risk of damage, callbacks, and costly repairs. Attend this complimentary one-hour QuickTie Products webinar to see how their continuous cable tie-down system works, why it outperforms conventional hardware, and how a proven manufacturer can help you design stronger, code-compliant buildings.
Friday, December 12, 2025 – 10:00 am ET
Coffee with Bernie - Navigating Retirement: Planning for Your Future in Residential Design
(1.0 P2 CE)
Register: AIBD.org/webinars; $25 or Free for AIBD Professional Members.
As a residential design professional, it is easy to reach “retirement age” without a clear plan for your practice, your client relationships, or what work should look like in the next chapter of your life. Without that planning, you risk leaving money and legacy on the table, burning out instead of transitioning, and feeling unsure how to stay engaged in the field you love on your own terms. Join this 1-hour Coffee with Bernie session to talk through succession, legacy, and redefining work with peers, so you can design a retirement path that fits your unique practice and personal goals.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – 02:00 pm ET
High-Performance Homes Team - Are appraisers recognizing the value of sustainable features?
(1.0 P4 CE)
Register: AIBD.org/webinars; $25 or Free for AIBD Professional Members.
High-performance homes often include costly sustainable and energy-efficient features that are not fully reflected in appraisals, leaving both designers and homeowners struggling to capture their true value at resale or refinance. When appraisers undervalue these features, it becomes harder to justify upfront investments, clients question design choices, and the broader market sends mixed signals about whether “building green” really pays off. Join this High-Performance Homes Team session to hear what’s actually changing in appraisal practice, share your own real-world experiences, and learn practical ways to help ensure your sustainable designs are recognized and valued in the marketplace.
Thursday, December 18, 2025 – 03:00 pm ET
Building Resilient Residences: The Art and Science of Rain Screens and Continuous Insulation
(1.0 P4 CE)
Register: AIBD.org/webinars; Free, sponsored by Atlas Roofing, manufacturers of EnergyShield, EnergyShield-CGF, -Ply, and -XR.
Thicker exterior walls can steal valuable interior square footage and still fall short on moisture control, durability, and energy performance. That means you may be overbuilding your assemblies, complicating installation, and still ending up with homes that are less comfortable, less resilient, and more expensive to operate over time. Attend this complimentary session to learn how rain screens and continuous insulation can boost thermal performance, protect the structure, and simplify construction so you can design slimmer, more resilient homes that truly stand the test of time.
January, ???????, 2026 – 02:00 pm ET
Your Webinar Here
(1.0 CE)
Register: AIBD.org/webinars; $25 or Free for AIBD Professional Members.
Have an idea or expertise to share?​
​
AIBD members can host their own webinars and bring fresh, practical insights to our community! Whether it’s a unique project, a new technology, or best practices in design, we invite you to schedule your own presentation for our Tuesday webinar series.
​​
Ready to inspire your peers? Submit your webinar proposal at AIBD.org/webinars and let’s showcase your knowledge!

How to Join an AIBD Webinar:

For non-members, some webinars are free and some cost $25.

Because you’re an AIBD Member, you get access for free no matter what.

Simply log in to your AIBD member account on the upcoming webinars page. Once logged in, your free access code will appear automatically at the top—no extra steps needed.

It looks like this:

Then, at AIBD.org/webinars, select which webinar to register for.

​

See you there,
Garrett Mickley, BIM-R
Communications Director

Important Reminders

​

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.

Read more from American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)

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...

about 15 hours ago • 2 min read

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...

1 day ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader, Congrats on surviving Monday and crushing Tuesday. Now, Wednesday beckons you to take a break and step into a pattern of discovery. Welcome to the Midweek Meander. Did someone forward this to you? Please consider subscribing. The stone was not a desperate last resort. It was a kinetic weapon. When David walked into the Valley of Elah, everybody thought they knew how the story would end. On paper, it was a suicide mission. But as Malcolm Gladwell points out in David and Goliath,...

3 days ago • 7 min read