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.
Your people are waiting in Cleveland (AIBD's Annual Summer Conference)
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If you’re a building designer, you know the feeling. You’re solving complex problems every day—navigating codes, balancing client dreams with budget realities, staying ahead of technology and trends. But when you look around, there’s often no one nearby who truly understands what you’re up against. It’s isolating. And it doesn’t have to be. What if you could spend three days surrounded by people who speak your language?That’s exactly what the AIBD Annual Conference offers. From July 29–August 1, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio, you’ll join the residential design community’s premier annual gathering—a place where you’re not explaining your work, you’re comparing notes with peers who live it every day. This isn’t a networking event. It’s reconnection. It’s energy. It’s remembering why you love what you do. And while you’re there, you’ll also:
The conference runs Wednesday, July 29 through Saturday, August 1 at the Metropolitan at the 9 in downtown Cleveland, with room rates starting at $219/night. You’ve been working in your own corner long enough. Come find your people. Register for Design+Build Cleveland - AIBD's Annual Summer Conference “Thank you so much for a fantastic conference! It was the first one I have attended and it was more helpful and informative than I could have imagined. I really appreciate your efforts in bringing it together.” – Kara Desaro, CPBD American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) P.S. If you’re quick with math, you might have noticed that we’ve been referring to “three days,” but the schedule on AIBD.org/annualconference lists “four days.” As is customary for our summer conference, the first day is reserved for organization meetings, and most conference attendees are not expected to attend. |
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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