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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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.
After working for myself for 25 years, except for a short time teaching during the 2008 recession, a design-build firm reached out to me. They were looking for someone with my skill set. I talked it over with my wife and a couple of close friends, and in the end I took the job. In this session, I will share how this happened and how you might be facing the same chance. Our speaker, Joey Martin, is the Senior Project Coordinator at Nicholas Design Build. He is a well-known designer with over...
Hello Reader, Congrats on surviving Monday and crushing Tuesday. Now, Wednesday beckons you to take a break and celebrate this week's Midweek Vibe! “Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution.” – AristotleAnd speaking of intelligent execution… have you ever wondered where building codes came from?Let’s rewind a few thousand years.One of the earliest known building codes dates back to ancient Babylon around 1750 BCE....
Join us for the upcoming High-Performance Homes Team session: Will Mini-Splits Work in All Floor Plans? (1.0 P4 CE) This session shows how mini-split HVAC systems work in different types of homes. You will learn which design features help these systems work best and how the layout of a house, whether it is open or has more separate rooms, can change their performance. You will get clear advice to help you choose and use mini-splits in any project. Each month, the High-Performance Homes Team...