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.
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How Professionals Can Easily Collect Game-Changing Reviews [Monday Minute]
Published 14 days ago • 4 min read
March 24, 2025, Edition
Ignite your mind and improve the way you are #CreatingWherePeopleLive
The Monday Minute 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.
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How Professionals Can Easily Collect Game-Changing Reviews [Monday Minute]
Discover how testimonials boost credibility and attract better clients. Discover AIBD Fellow Jennifer Pippin's approach and the form you should use. Join our free webinar to learn how to create your great testimonial form and use it in your marketing strategy. (00:02:41)
Call for Entries: The 2025 American Residential Design Awards is Open!
Entries are due June 9, 2025
"ARDA" is the AIBD’s premier award program exhibiting design excellence in the residential building industry.
It spotlights the nation’s most creative and innovative residential designers, builders, remodelers, architects, developers, land planners, and interior designers.
Studio 804, a yearlong course for Master of Architecture students at the University of Kansas, allows students to design and build a complex structure under Professor Dan Rockhill’s guidance. In 2021, 18 students constructed a temporary housing project in Lawrence, Kansas, addressing the needs of families and individuals experiencing homelessness during COVID-19. They partnered with AIBD Industry PartnerAtlas Roofing Corporation to provide sustainable, energy-efficient building materials.
Homeowners are not leveraging available technology to reduce energy costs and emissions.
Schneider Electric's latest white paper, "Evolving Home Energy Consumption," surveys 13,000 people across 11 countries on energy efficiency and sustainability at home. While 70% value reducing their carbon footprint, most focus on small actions like turning off lights, which only account for 5% of energy bills. Less than half take impactful steps like adjusting ambient temperature, which represents over 50% of household energy use.
NCBDC opens the door for agreeing to provide testing in Oklahoma
The National Council of Building Designer Certification (NCBDC) may agree with states, associations, or other entities to administer the certification for their programs.
The AIBD, Central Oklahoma Chapter is working to introduce legislation establishing a Building Design Contractors license issued through the OK Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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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.
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