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Take this opportunity to make your mark and stand out in the 2025 ARDA. Secure your place now and start showcasing your creativity! Looking forward to seeing your incredible designs, P.S. AIBD members get $70 off each entry—so if you submit five entries, your membership essentially pays for itself! Not a member yet? Join before you register at www.JoinAIBD.org and start enjoying the savings (and many other benefits) today. |
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.
We are currently in the Design Development phase for the 2026 AIBD Annual Conference. The site work is complete, though. We’ll be convening at The Metropolitan at the 9 in Cleveland, OH, from July 29 to August 1, 2026. This year’s schedule is being built to balance the "business of design" with the inspiration that fuels your next project, your team, and your career. The current specifications: Governance & Growth: We kick things off on Wednesday with the essential annual meetings of the...
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...
Hello Reader, Congrats on surviving Monday and crushing Tuesday. Now, Wednesday beckons you to take a break and step into a pattern of discovery. Welcome to the Midweek Meander. Did someone forward this to you? Please consider subscribing. “Excuse me, sir. Please come with me inside.”That was the reaction of a security guard while I stood on a Buffalo sidewalk, pointing my phone at a 19th‑century office building and taking lots of photos. Some very close up. I must have looked like I was...