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September’s AIBD live learning lineup brings practical market intelligence, high-performance design discussion, a look at solar roofing, and an opportunity to hear directly from the next generation of AIBD.

From peer-to-peer conversations to actionable tools for growing your practice, each session is designed to help you bring stronger ideas, greater confidence, and more value to your work.

Coffee With Bernie: Rising Stars — Meet AIBD’s Future

Thursday, September 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. EDT | 1 hour | 1.0 E CE | Register Now​

The residential design profession is changing quickly, with new technology, evolving client expectations, and pressure to innovate without losing sight of timeless design principles.

Without hearing from the professionals who are entering and shaping the field now, it is easy to miss the perspectives, ideas, and priorities that will influence AIBD’s future.

Join Cody Rutledge, Jenna Saunders, Jared Laferty, and Jimmy Avalos, recipient of the 2026 Bill and Annette Farmer Memorial Scholarship, for a dynamic Coffee With Bernie roundtable about designing in the 21st century. Bring your favorite coffee mug, your biggest design challenges, and be ready to share your screen—this interactive, peer-to-peer discussion is built around shared expertise.

High-Performance Homes Team: Water Collection and Reuse Strategies

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. EDT | 1 hour | 1.0 P4 CE | Register Now​

Integrating water collection and reuse strategies into high-performance residential projects can raise important design questions that do not always have one simple answer.

When designers work through these challenges in isolation, opportunities to learn from real-world successes, missteps, and practical solutions can be lost.

Join fellow residential designers for an open-format, interactive roundtable on water collection and reuse. Bring your questions, floor plan challenges, and lessons from the field—and come ready to unmute, turn on your camera, share your screen if helpful, and exchange ideas with your peers.

Members Helping Members: What HUD Knows About Your Housing Market—and How to Use It

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. EDT | 1 hour | 1.0 P2 CE | Register Now​

Small design firms often do not have the budget for market research, a full-time analyst, or expensive forecasting tools.

Without a clear view of local housing conditions, firms may miss emerging opportunities and enter conversations with builders and clients without the credible market context that builds trust.

In this practical webinar, Steve Mickley, FAIBD, will show how designers can use publicly available HUD housing information and AI-assisted analysis to understand local markets, spot residential design opportunities, and create a quarterly local-market briefing for email campaigns, social media, or speaking engagements. No economics degree or data-analysis experience required.

CE Watch Party: Discover the Future of Solar Roofing

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. EDT | 1 hour | 1.0 P4-CE | Register Now​

Homeowners increasingly want energy independence, but the range of solar solutions—from traditional panels to integrated shingles and full solar roofs—can make it difficult to know which options fit a project.

If designers are not familiar with today’s solar roofing choices and considerations, they may be less prepared to guide clients through a rapidly growing area of residential design.

Join this CE Watch Party to explore the current solar roofing landscape, including standard panels, partially integrated solar shingles, and full solar roofs. Learn key considerations for turning rooftops into personal power plants as utility costs rise. CPBDs receive 1.0 P4-CE for attending. Please note: this is a watch party, so no live presenter will be available for questions.

Reserve Your Spot

Visit AIBD.org/webinars to view the full schedule and register for any—or all—of these upcoming live events.

We look forward to learning with you,
The AIBD Education Committee