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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Don't miss these upcoming live webinars from AIBD — free for members and packed with practical, real-world content for residential design professionals. Upcoming Live Webinars 📅 CE Watch Party – Top Recommended Books on Sketching & Drawing for Designers (1.0 P3-CE) 📅 Members Helping Members: A Wall Bracing Methodology for Residential Design (1.0 P3 CE) 📅 Coffee With Bernie: Rising Stars – Meet AIBD's Future (1.0 E CE) 📅 High-Performance Homes Team – Water Collection and Reuse Strategies (1.0 P4 CE) 👉 Register now to save your spot and earn continuing education credit. AIBD Office Hour Join us every First Friday at 11:00am ET for a free, members-only virtual meetup. Drop in, ask questions, and swap practical solutions with your peers — no slides, no script, just members helping members in real time. Elective CEs awarded. We hope to see you there, P.S. Have a topic you'd like to present? We're always looking for speakers to share their expertise with our community of nearly 5,000 residential design professionals. Book a time at AIBD.org/webinars. |
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.
August 24, 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...
Whether you have been part of AIBD for years, are considering membership, or simply share our commitment to better residential design, professional community matters. AIBD Professional Member, ARDA Winner, and Membership Committee Volunteer Michael Grant of Modern Rustic Homes (Ellijay, GA) recently shared this reflection with our volunteer team. We thought it captured something important about the value of connecting with people who understand the work we do: Membership is actually a VALUE...
We came across a software bundle on Humble Bundle called "Complete Design Studio" and thought it was worth flagging for members — particularly those building out a secondary workstation, training junior staff, or looking for low-cost tools for early-stage concept work. To be clear upfront: AIBD has no affiliation with Humble Bundle, the American Cancer Society, or the software publisher (Richdale Ventures, formerly Ashampoo). We're simply sharing information we think could be useful. WHAT'S...