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.
Reconnect, Recharge, and Renew Your Practice This July
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If you ask AIBD members why they keep coming back to the Annual Conference (Design+Build Cleveland), they’ll tell you the same thing: it’s the one time each year they’re truly surrounded by people who “get” what they do. From the Compass Club kickoff at Progressive Field to the D+B Expo Happy Hour and Friday’s “Dine Around Cleveland,” every moment is designed to help you reconnect with old friends, meet new collaborators, and plug into a national community of residential designers and industry partners. This year’s Annual Conference, July 29–August 1 at Metropolitan at The 9 in Cleveland, brings together AIBD members, CPBDs, and emerging professionals for four days of advocacy, education, and recognition in one central gathering. You’ll join membership meetings, rising-star panels, architectural tours, and the American Residential Design Awards Gala—each offering a different way to build relationships and see how your peers are elevating the profession. Beyond the networking, the education is curated for designers who want to stay ahead of the curve in both design and business. Dive into sessions like “Business in a Box: Building a Repeatable, Profitable Residential Design Practice,” “Integrated Technology,” and “Efficiency, Health, and the Real Value of Your Air,” plus a special session on completing Frank Lloyd Wright’s final residential vision. Between the Design+Build Cleveland Conference, Lunch-n-Learns, industry roundtables, and architectural tours offering elective CEs, you’ll stay current on design trends, building performance, technology integration, and practice management—all while learning alongside peers facing the same challenges. For CPBDs, this event is your most efficient way to meet annual continuing education requirements in one trip, with conference sessions and tours structured to deliver the credits you need while still leaving time to connect, explore the city, and celebrate at the ARDA Gala. Reserve your spot at Residential Design’s premier annual event and join us in Cleveland, July 29–August 1.
Tickets are required for all conference events, including complimentary ones, and cancellations made on or before July 27, 2026, receive a full refund. Come for the community, stay for the education, and leave with a year’s worth of CEUs—and a renewed sense of purpose in your practice. See you in Cleveland, P.S. Unlike recent AIBD Conferences, this one will NOT be offered via live stream. Session recordings will be made available after the event. |
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.
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