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.
Four Live AIBD Webinars Coming Up
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Expand your knowledge, earn continuing education credit, and connect with fellow residential design professionals through four upcoming live AIBD webinars. AIBD Members receive complimentary access to these live webinars. To get your member discount code, log in at AIBD.org/webinars. All attendees can view details and register at AIBD.org/webinars. UPCOMING LIVE WEBINARSCoffee With Bernie: Collaborating with Interior DesignersFriday, August 14, 2026 Join this interactive peer-to-peer discussion on collaborating early and openly with interior designers while protecting your creative vision and enriching the final home design. Bring your coffee, your questions, and a design challenge to share. High-Performance Homes Team: Passive SurvivabilityTuesday, August 18, 2026 When the grid goes down, how long can a home keep its occupants safe and comfortable? Join the AIBD High-Performance Homes Team for a practical roundtable on resilient design, including thermal-envelope performance, passive cooling, solar heating, and grid independence. CE Watch Party: Top Recommended Books on Sketching & Drawing for DesignersTuesday, August 25, 2026 Explore curated reviews, overviews, and trailers featuring essential books on architectural sketching and perspective drawing. Discover useful resources to strengthen visual communication skills, improve perspective, and build your studio reference library. Members Helping Members: A Wall Bracing Methodology for Residential DesignTuesday, September 1, 2026 Wall bracing is among the most commonly misapplied provisions in residential plan review. Learn a repeatable, step-by-step methodology for wall bracing design using a real project example, and identify common errors that can lead to corrections and delays. Register today at AIBD.org/webinars. AIBD Members: Remember to log in at AIBD.org/webinars to access your complimentary-registration code. |
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.
August 10, 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...
Today at 11:00 am ET, you’re invited to join this month’s AIBD Office Hour, our free, members‑only virtual meetup where AEC professionals drop in, ask questions, and share practical solutions with peers in real time. Bring a project challenge, a business issue, or simply listen in and offer your perspective—there are no slides, no script, just members helping members (Elective CEs awarded). This Office Hour will feature a real‑world negotiation story from AIBD Executive Director Steve...
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