Dear Reader, Today is Workaholics Day, a moment to celebrate the passion and dedication that fuel your career in residential building design. Yet true excellence requires more than relentless hustle; it thrives on the balance between focused effort and well-deserved rest. At the American Institute of Building Design, we understand that your creativity and precision come from both your hard work and your ability to step back and recharge. That’s why the AIBD Job Board is designed to support...
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Dear Reader, Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate freedom and fireworks, let’s ignite fresh inspiration for you and your AEC team, and plan to attend Coffee with Bernie. Join us July 11th at 10:00 AM EDT for Coffee with Bernie, our free, fun, and interactive virtual roundtable designed exclusively for design professionals. Dust off your favorite mug (or most outrageous cup), grab your morning brew, and dive into this month’s theme: “Hobbies as a Source of Creativity & Well-Being”Discover...
1 day ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, The Clock Just Reset…Then Started Ticking Faster You asked for more time, and AIBD delivered: the official room-block deadline is now July 9, 11:59 PM ET. The catch? Only five hotel rooms remain for the core conference nights (July 31–Aug 1). When those disappear, the extension ends for you. What’s Still on the Table: Architectural Tour — Last SeatsA handful of spots remain for the tour of Asheville’s most innovative projects. Miss it and you may never see these details up close....
2 days ago • 2 min read
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...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Congrats on surviving Monday and crushing Tuesday. Now Wednesday beckons you to take a break and celebrate this week's Midweek Vibe! What do architects Frank Lloyd Wright, I.M. Pei, and Antoni Gaudí have in common? Well, likely, you've never eaten a Stuffed Crust Pizza in any of their buildings. The same can't be said of Richard D. Burke, however. Burke is responsible for the design of every red-roofed Pizza Hut restaurant worldwide. But I'm getting ahead of myself. I'll start...
3 days ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader, The construction industry is experiencing a mass timber revolution – and you're invited to be part of it. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, Simpson Strong-Tie Branch Engineer Daniel Hesington, PE will reveal the cutting-edge mass timber solutions that are transforming how we build stronger, faster, and more sustainably. Why This Webinar Is Critical for Your Projects Mass timber construction isn't just a trend – it's reshaping the industry with compelling advantages: 25%...
4 days ago • 3 min read
June 30, 2025, Edition Ignite your mind and improve the way you are #CreatingWherePeopleLive The Monday Minute 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: Industry News Announcements Events & Training Recent Committee Activities Amazing sponsors who help keep this newsletter free for the industry. Let's...
6 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Imagine transforming every sketch into a spellbinding story—captivating clients, colleagues, and critics from the very first stroke. At AIBD Design & Build Asheville, David Drazil, author of Sketch Like an Architect, will show you exactly how. Why This Session Changes Everything Forget dry CAD demos and pixel-perfect presentations that bore more than they build excitement. In “Inspiring Awe: How to Add Magic to Your Design Presentations,” David Drazil reveals the digital...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, What if your next cup of coffee could lay the foundation for America’s future skylines? Every year, tens of thousands of ambitious students turn to trade schools for fast-track, high-earning careers. In fact, two-year construction program enrollment jumped nearly 20% between spring 2021 and spring 2022, driven by rising college costs and a booming demand for skilled professionals. Behind every CAD drawing and blueprint is a budding designer—young talent sharpening their skills...
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Hello Reader, Congrats on surviving Monday and crushing Tuesday. Now Wednesday beckons you to take a break and celebrate this week's Midweek Vibe! Developer Joseph Eichler was born 125 years ago today. If you're unfamiliar with Eichler, you might recognize the style of his hugely popular mid-century modern homes built between 1949 and 1966. As a visionary developer, Eichler championed modernist design, making it accessible to the middle class, and left an indelible mark on mid-century modern...
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