Dear Reader,

The power is now in your hands!

After months of anticipation, AIBD's ARDA Global Choice voting has officially launched and is running through July 14. For the first time this year, you get to decide which residential design deserves recognition as the public's favorite.

Why Your Vote Creates Real Impact

While most ARDA categories are judged by industry professionals, Global Choice puts the decision with more people who understand what makes a home truly special. Your participation matters because:

✓ You're Shaping the Future of Residential Design – Your vote influences which innovative approaches, sustainable features, and creative solutions get recognized and inspire the next generation of designers​
​✓ You're Supporting Visionary Creators – These aren't just pretty pictures. Each entry represents countless hours of thoughtful design, problem-solving, and community-focused innovation. Your vote directly supports the designers who are building better communities
✓ You're Part of Design History – AIBD has been celebrating residential design excellence for 75 years. This is your chance to be part of that legacy and help determine what exceptional design looks like in 2025​
​✓ You Gain Exclusive Access – Browse stunning residential designs from across the nation, discover cutting-edge trends, and get inspired by innovative solutions to real-world challenges. It's like having a private tour of America's most exceptional homes

What Makes This Year Special

The 2025 Global Choice entries showcase the best in:

• Sustainable design innovations
• Accessibility and universal design features
• Community-focused architecture
• Creative solutions to modern living challenges
• Timeless craftsmanship meeting contemporary needs

It Takes Just 2 Minutes

Voting couldn't be simpler:

1. Visit the Global Choice voting page​
2. Browse the exceptional entries
3. Cast your vote for the design that speaks to you

Voting closes midnight PT on July 14 – that's less than two weeks away. Thousands have already cast their votes, but every single vote matters in determining the winner.

The Global Choice winner will be announced August 2 at our Design + Build Asheville Conference, where we'll celebrate not just this winner, but all ARDA 2025 recipients as AIBD marks its momentous 75th anniversary.

Your vote is your voice in the future of residential design.

Don't let this opportunity pass – view the entries and vote today at ResidentialDesignAwards.com/global-choice.

Building better communities, one vote at a time.

Garrett Mickley​
Communications Director
American Institute of Building Design
​Creating Where People Live™

P.S. After you vote, share this opportunity with fellow design enthusiasts. Great design deserves recognition, and your network might discover their new favorite architectural inspiration.

​[VOTE NOW - Closes July 14]​

Founded in 1950, the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) is the premier professional organization dedicated to advancing residential design excellence through education, certification, and recognition programs like the American Residential Design Awards.