Stop guessing at architectural proportions or hunting for the "right" window specs for your next project.

As a residential building designer, your reputation is built on authenticity, but tracking down the quintessential details for every American house style is a massive time-sink.

Whether you're designing a classic Farmhouse or a precise Craftsman, the difference between a "good" design and a "masterpiece" is often in the minute details of the sash, grilles, and trim.

That’s why, with the help of Andersen Windows & Doors, we're bringing their legendary pattern books directly into the AIBD Designer Docs Library. These aren't just brochures; they are professional "cheat sheets" designed to help you communicate with clients and builders using a precise, common architectural language.

Visit the Designer Docs Library and check out four of the twelve American house styles that will ultimately become available over the next three weeks (Look in the "Pattern Books & Style Guides" folder when you get there).

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In case you're wondering, the three Modern Styles (International, Industrial, and Miesian) are combined in a single comprehensive design guide.

So we’re actually promising 14 house styles, and dropping six of them into the library on day one.

Each guide includes:

• Essential Style Elements
• Quintessential Windows & Doors + Accents & Groupings
• Finishes, Colors, and Color Combinations
• Sash & Grille Design
• Proportions
• Hardware
• Trim Style Elements

Stop Restarting the Wheel with Every Project

If you aren't an AIBD member, you’re currently paying a "hidden tax" on your time. While your peers are using our crowd-sourced, "living" library of editable checklists and templates to breeze through their documentation, you’re likely building yours from scratch.

The Designer Docs Library isn't just a perk—it’s a professional defensive line. It reduces your liability, streamlines your workflow, and ensures your projects maintain a level of consistency that clients notice.

Don't wait for the next eight guides to drop. Join the community of top-tier designers who are already using these resources to raise their standards and protect their margins.

​​ Join Today & Get Instant Access to the Full Library ​​

We tip our hats to Andersen Windows & Doors for creating an incredible resource that showcases the quintessential window and door designs of America’s most popular architectural styles.

Remember to check your inbox next Thursday, when we introduce the next four styles.

Until then,

The A-Team

P.S. Will you be in Orlando for IBS? We’re hosting a private Pizza Party on the first night of the show, and you’re invited! It’s the perfect chance to put faces to names and talk shop with the best residential designers in the country. Space is limited—click here to RSVP and grab your spot at the table.