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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Whether you are looking for practical business insight, professional education, or an open conversation with peers, AIBD has several upcoming opportunities to get involved. Members: Log in at AIBD.org/webinars to access member registration information. Members Helping Members: What HUD Knows About Your Housing Market—and How to Use ItTODAY! Tuesday, September 22 at 2:00 pm EDT What can publicly available housing information tell you about your local market—and how can you put it to work for your firm? Steve Mickley, FAIBD, will share a designer’s perspective on using HUD housing information and AI-assisted market analysis to better understand local conditions, identify residential design opportunities, and have more credible conversations with builders and clients. You will also explore how to turn that insight into a quarterly local-market briefing for email, social media, or speaking opportunities. Conversation with an Architect, hosted by the AIBD, Western North Carolina ChapterTOMORROW! Wednesday, September 23 | 10:30–11:30 am EDT The AIBD, Western North Carolina Chapter welcomes Luke Perry for an open conversation about residential design and the profession. Luke brings experience across architecture, hands-on construction, design-build education, custom residential work, adaptive reuse, and larger-scale projects. This is an opportunity for building designers and an architect to exchange perspectives, ask questions, and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the design and construction industry. Presenter: Luke Perry Add a reminder to your calendar CE Watch Party: Discover the Future of Solar RoofingTuesday, September 29 at 2:00 pm EDT Solar is no longer limited to standard rooftop panels. Explore today’s options—from conventional panels to partially integrated solar shingles and full solar roofs—and the considerations shaping homeowner energy independence. This is a watch party; no live presenter will be available for questions. AIBD Office HourFriday, October 2 at 11:00 am ET (First Friday of every month) AIBD Office Hour is a free, members-only virtual meetup for AEC professionals. Bring a project challenge, business question, or perspective to share—or simply listen in and connect with fellow members. There are no slides and no script: just members helping members in real time. Elective CE is awarded. Join AIBD Office Hour on Friday, October 2 at 11:00 am ET Hiring Your First Employee: What You Need to KnowThursday, October 8 at 3:00 pm EDT Hiring your first employee is a major step for a growing firm. It also brings new responsibilities around compliance, payroll, onboarding, documentation, and management. Michelle Griffin, Ph.D., PHR, SHRM-CP, CEO of Griffin Resources, LLC, will provide a practical roadmap for small business owners preparing to build a team. Learn how to recognize when it is time to hire, understand the difference between employees and independent contractors, avoid common mistakes, and establish a stronger foundation for growth. |
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.
September 21, 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...
What software is at the center of your design practice? Last time we asked, just short of 500 building designers shared the software they use in their day-to-day work. This year, we expect to surpass that number—and your response helps make the picture more complete. Whether your work centers on CAD, BIM, residential design, 3D modeling, or a mix of tools, we want to know what is working in real-world practice. Take AIBD’s 2026 Architectural Software Survey—it takes less than one minute. TAKE...
Stay Sharp. Stay Inspired. Stay Connected. The best residential designers never stop learning. This September, join AIBD for two timely live webinars built to help you better understand the market, explore emerging solutions, and bring new perspective to your work. AIBD Professional Members receive complimentary webinar, roundtable, and course access with a code available on the webinars page after logging in. Please keep in mind that the “coupon code” shifts frequently; if you recorded it or...