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As we continue to draw inspiration from the grandeur and excellence of the Paris Olympics, let's reflect once more on the parallels between the world of sports and the residential design industry. This is a unique chance to gain insights and guidance from those who have shaped the industry. |
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.
What happens when high-performance building goals run headlong into a real-world budget? That’s the question our last steel framing session left unanswered — and the response from members was loud and clear: we need to go deeper. So we did. Bernie Kern (BB Kern Designs) and Erik Scheuermann (Archetype Homes) are back today for a follow-up roundtable — and this time, we’re skipping the overview and going straight to the hard stuff: cost vs. resilience, real project case studies, and the...
April 20, 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...
We’re getting ready to bring the residential design community together again for the AIBD Annual Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, July 29–August 1, 2026. This is AIBD’s central gathering for building designers, industry professionals, and partners, with a strong focus on advocacy, certification, education, networking, and recognition. We’re finalizing sessions, speakers, special events, and partner opportunities now, and we’ll be announcing more in the coming weeks. You can already preview the...