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.
Happening Today: From the Field (Nailing) to the Desk (Designing)
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If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your time “on the tools” into a long-term design career, today’s AIBD webinar was built for you. This afternoon, we’re hosting “Going from the field (nailing) to the desk (designing) (1.0 P2 CE),” an interactive roundtable on how to move from field operations into the design studio. Led by Dennis Fletcher—who spent 20 years balancing job sites and office work before transitioning fully into design—the session will dig into the real-world challenges of that shift, why field-experienced designers are in high demand, and practical steps you can take to make the move. You’ll also hear strategies for identifying, recruiting, and integrating field‑experienced talent into a design team. If you or someone on your team is ready to trade a hammer for a mouse (without losing the value of that field experience), don’t miss this live discussion. It starts today at 2:00 pm EDT and is approved for 1.0 P2 continuing education credit. Register here to save your spot: AIBD.org/webinars. We look forward to seeing you online, P.S. We also have another live webinar later this month, “CE Watch Party – 9 Features in 2026 You Might Not Know About SketchUp (1.0 P3 CE),” on March 31 at 2:00 pm EDT. It’s a curated watch party of short tutorials highlighting nine SketchUp 2026 features that can boost your modeling workflow, from ambient occlusion and material previews to live components and tray management. You can register for that session here: AIBD.org/webinars.
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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.
March 23, 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...
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ARDA 2026 is officially live, and we’re now accepting submissions for this year’s awards. If you or your firm are doing outstanding work in residential design, this is your opportunity to gain international recognition, connect with peers, and showcase your projects on a global stage. As we open the call for entries, we’re also excited to introduce one of our distinguished judges, George Zhang. George is a member of the Real Estate Investments team at the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of...