The U.S. Copyright Office has a "small-claims court" option. [Monday Minute]


April 21, 2025, Edition

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The U.S. Copyright Office has a "small-claims court" option.

Explore the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), a simpler alternative to federal court for copyright disputes. Discover its benefits, drawbacks, and how it’s helped creators since 2022.


Industry News

‘Wellness rooms’ are claiming space in many homes.

From serene meditation corners and Zen gardens to energizing home gyms and music rooms, these personalized retreats blend technology, nature, and thoughtful design to create havens where the outside world fades away.

Source: APnews.com

ARDA Call for Entries is Open!

Photos and plans are due June 9, 2025

"ARDA" is the AIBD’s premier award program exhibiting design excellence in the residential building industry.

It spotlights the nation’s most creative and innovative residential designers, builders, remodelers, architects, developers, land planners, and interior designers.

Source: AIBD

Housing market affordability is so stretched that home turnover hits a 40-year low.

When adjusting for U.S. population size, U.S. existing home sales are hovering around four-decade lows.

Source: Fastcompany.com

Texas Institute of Building Design (TIBD) Annual Conference

Registration is open for the three-day event.

  • Thursday Mixer
  • Friday Education
  • Friday Awards Banquet
  • Saturday Architectural Tour

Source: TIBD.org

Announcements

Welcome New Members

And those returning

Cheryl Lee, CL Design-Build, Inc. (IL) -Professional Member

Margo King, Margo, T Design Group. (CO) -Professional Member

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Events & Training

AIBD Chapters, Boards, and Councils

Click the links to add to your calendar.

May 7 - Board of Directors (Virtual) 4:00 pm ET

May 20 - National Council of Building Designer Certification (Virtual) 11:00 am ET.

May 28 - Residential Design Connect Colorado (In Person) 9:00 am to 4:00 pm MT - Douglas County Library, 100 S Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Register Now!

The American Residential Design Awards Call for Entries is open through June 9, 2025.

SAVE THE DATES!

July 31, 2025 - Board, Council, & College Annual Meetings and the AIBD Annual Leadership Luncheon - Asheville, NC

August 1, 2025 - AIBD's Annual Membership Meeting - Asheville, NC

August 1 & 2, 2025 - Design & Build Asheville (AIBD's Diamond Jubilee)

AIBD Webinars

April 24 - Thursday at 3:00 - Revolutionizing Building Design with kAI-Enabled Smart Doors (1.0 P4-CE)

April 29 - Tuesday at 2:00 Watch Party - Designing Safe Rooms - 2:00 p.m. ET (1.0 P1 CE)

May 6 - Tuesday at 2:00 - Preparing Details from your Chief Architect Model - 2:00 p.m. ET (1.0 P3 CE)

May 8 - Thursday at 3:00 - Discover the Game: AEC Edition - 3:00 pm ET (1.0 P1 CE)

May 9 - Coffee With Bernie - How to Manage Multiple Projects at Once - 10 a.m. ET (1.0 P3 CE)

May 20 - High-Performance Homes Team - (Virtual) - 2:00 p.m. ET - (1.0 P4 CE)

June 3 - Tuesday at 2:00 - Chief Architect Template Creation - 2:00 p.m. ET (1.0 P3 CE)

Training Events

Hosted By AIBD CE Providers

American Training Solutions - Look for live in-person and virtual events.

AEC Daily - Look for live in-person and virtual events.

CEAcademy - Look for live in-person and virtual events.

Green Home Institute - Look for live in-person and virtual events.

SoftPlan - Virtual training dates

Traditional Building Conference - Williamsburg, VA - June 10-11 - Register

Design & Build Asheville - Asheville, NC - August 1-2, 2025 (Registration opens Soon). Celebrate AIBD's 75th Anniversary!

Recent Committee Activities

Committee Contacts

Do you have any questions, ideas, or suggestions?

Your AIBD committee chairpeople welcome your input.

AIBD President: Ted Hake, FAIBD

NCBDC President: John Fought, FAIBD

ARDA: Brandon Clokey

Codes & Standards: Jack Butler

College of Fellows: Lyle Breeze, FAIBD

Conference: Nick Smith

Chapters: Bernie Kern, FAIBD

Education: Dennis Fletcher

Finance: Larry Walker

Membership: Joey Martin

SkillsUSA: Steve Mickley

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