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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The Seven Lamps of Architecture [Monday Minute]
Published 2 days ago • 4 min read
January 6, 2025, Edition
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The Seven Lamps of Architecture
Discover John Ruskin's timeless design principles and the seven moral attributes of architecture. Learn how these ideas can inspire thoughtful, impactful designs that go beyond mere structures and bring the spirit of living to life. Then, get free access to the book in digital and audio formats (00:02:54).
Are your wall sections truly perfect? Think again! Building science expert Sam Rashkin challenges the traditional concept of the "perfect wall" in his latest article. Discover why controlling moisture and heat is no longer enough in today's changing climate and construction landscape.
Posted by: Green Builder (Forwarded by Viki Wooster, FAIBD)
The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) invites its community to hang out with them at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, February 25-27, 2025. (Look for a networking event RSVP below)
Founded in 2010, the annual Cocktail Napkin Sketch Contest honors the legacy of sketching in architecture and design. This year, RECORD editors sorted through over 300 entries submitted nationwide. The winning entries showcase the skills and imagination of a diverse group of architects and related professionals.
Congratulations on your achievement, and thank you for your expertise, commitment, and passion for enriching our field and setting a high standard for those who follow in your footsteps.
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The ICC Group B 2027 building code amendments deadline is this Friday (Jan 10), and the AIBD Building Codes Committee has several proposals.
Shortly after (March 2025), the committee will need tonnes of volunteers to help sift through the hundreds of proposals and identify those that might interest residential designers.
Please volunteer to be a sifter (Click the button below and choose Codes & Standards).
One more thing—we want to lead with transparency. AI was most likely used to complete this post in one way or another. Don't blame the technology if you find a mistake; in most cases, our emails are written by humans and AI-supported. Now and then, they are AI-generated and human-edited. Both humans and AI still make mistakes.
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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