Showcase Your Work-Enter the 2025 American Residential Design Awards!


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Hello Reader,

Are you ready to have your work recognized on a national stage?

The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) invites you to submit your best projects to the 2025 American Residential Design Awards (ARDA)-the premier awards program celebrating excellence and innovation in residential design.

Why Enter ARDA?

  • Prestige: ARDA is regarded as a prestigious honor in the residential design industry, spotlighting the nation’s most creative and skilled residential designers.
  • Diverse Categories: Whether you specialize in custom homes, builder models, multifamily projects, renovations, working drawings, green building, outdoor living, or accessible living, there’s a category for your expertise.
  • Professional Recognition: Winners are announced during a high-profile event and featured in AIBD’s official publication and online gallery, providing lasting exposure for you and your firm.
  • Open to All: All residential design professionals are eligible to enter, including individual and collaborative projects. Projects of any size, scope, or completion date are welcome, and even entries previously submitted (but not yet awarded in the same category) are eligible.

What Makes ARDA Unique?

Unlike traditional design competitions, ARDA entries are judged by a panel of industry experts based on the quality of the work-not by project size or budget.

Multiple winners may be recognized in each category, and the top projects receive Grand ARDA or Best in Show distinctions.

How to Enter

The 2025 Call for Entries is now open!

Visit the ARDA website for detailed guidelines, entry forms, and helpful resources-including video tutorials from past ARDA judges to help you craft a winning submission.

Don’t miss your chance to stand out among your peers and prove that your designs are the best in the business.

Submit your entry today and join the ranks of the industry’s most celebrated residential designers.

For more information and to enter, visit the ARDA website: https://residentialdesignawards.com

We look forward to seeing your outstanding work!

Best regards,
The A-Team

The American Residential Design Awards are brought to you by the American Institute of Building Design, supporting and promoting excellence in residential design since 1950.

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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