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.
Want to see the SkillsUSA drawings? [Midweek Vibe]
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We are thrilled to unveil the results of this year's SkillsUSA architectural drafting competition. Let's applaud our talented students who have passionately honed their craft using pencils, protractors, and computers. Yet, a gentle warning before you dive in! These drawings might pull you into a delightful rabbit hole of youthful creativity and fresh perspectives. Beyond mere sketches, they symbolize the boundless potential of our budding building designers and architects. Before embarking on a mesmerizing journey through floor plans, elevations, building sections, and site layouts, we wish to acknowledge the six medalists and our esteemed sponsors.
We have set up a link to you can peruse their winning projects, but first, we have a ton of people other people we want to recognize. Those who gave up their time, finances, and expertise traveled to Atlanta to participate in person or join the competition virtually.
There was prize money for our students thanks to these people.Through the AIBD College of Fellows, we had many contributors, making it possible for AIBD to award the top three winners in both categories a total of $3500 in scholarships—$750 for Gold, $500 for Silver, and $500 for Bronze. We want to thank these amazing people by sending them a commemorative SkillsUSA coffee mug.
Without you, this wouldn't be possible. Here's the link to view the winners: https://aibd.org/skillsusa/ -The A-Team
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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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