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.
Tomorrow: Coffee With Bernie takes a haunted-house tour
What makes a house feel haunting—or like home?Architecture can create comfort, calm, drama, or delight. Tomorrow, join Bernie to explore that emotional side of design—with a little October spirit. Grab your coffee or favorite morning drink for Coffee With Bernie: The Best Architectural Haunted Houses in America. We’ll take a short virtual tour of haunted houses and scenic environments, exploring how scenic architecture—like the craft behind movie sets—influences the way we design for emotion. Then, we’ll open the conversation for a roundtable discussion about how our own homes shape the way people feel. Bring a project example that touches on emotional design, or simply come ready to listen and exchange ideas with fellow designers. Friday, October 9 | 10:00 a.m. EDT | 1.0 Elective CE Join us tomorrow for a fresh perspective on the spaces we create. Register for Coffee With Bernie Also coming up…Members Helping Members: Registering a Residential Design—A Live WalkthroughTuesday, October 13 | 2:00 p.m. EDT | 1.0 P1 CE Not sure where to start with registering a residential design? Trying to piece the process together on your own can leave you with more questions than answers. Join this live walkthrough to see the process in action and take some of the guesswork out of getting started. Register for the live walkthrough Members Helping Members: Making Designer Docs More Client-FriendlyTuesday, November 3 | 2:00 p.m. EST | 1.0 P1 CE Your documents make sense to you. But do they make sense to your clients? When clients struggle to understand what they’re reading, even a straightforward project can turn into a string of questions and repeated explanations. Join us to explore making your designer documents more client-friendly. Register for Making Designer Docs More Client-Friendly Hiring Your First Employee: What You Need to KnowThursday, November 12 | 3:00 p.m. EST | 1.0 P1 CE You need help, but hiring your first employee brings a whole new set of questions. Without a clear understanding of what’s involved, the step meant to lighten your workload can feel like another job in itself. Join us for a look at what you need to know as you prepare to make your first hire. Register for Hiring Your First Employee See you tomorrow, |
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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There isn’t just one path to becoming a professional building designer. Some enter the profession through school. Others learn through years of practical experience. Many do both. But that creates an interesting question: How do you demonstrate what you’ve learned? The Certified Professional Building Designer® (CPBD™) certification exists to provide building design professionals with a credential that demonstrates professional knowledge and experience. CPBD certification addresses the...
October 5, 2026, Edition #CreatingWherePeopleLive This weekly newsletter is created by and for those designing homes in North America. Its editorial staff is the American Institute of Building Design, Inc., the premier association of residential design professionals. Here's what you get: Field Notes Nuts & Bolts Highlights Workshops & Gatherings What We're Up To Amazing sponsors who help keep this newsletter free for the industry. Let's dive in. Email servers may truncate this newsletter...