If you’re anything like me, you’ve just about had your fill of hearing how "artificial intelligence will change your life." Everywhere you turn, someone’s selling a new way to automate, optimize, or revolutionize the world — whether you asked for it or not. It’s kind of like being told you’re doing laundry wrong after 30 years at the creek: “Sure, this soap powder works wonders!” they say… but all you can think is, "my clothes are already clean." So why are we writing another email about AI?...
3 days ago • 3 min read
The Codes and Standards Committee achieved a significant milestone with the endorsement by the Code Administration Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Florida Building Commission of AIBD-sponsored modifications to the Florida Building Code. These modifications focus on updating section 107.1 of the FBC-Building code, introducing provisions to support digital plan submissions, removing the mandatory requirement for registered design professionals to prepare all construction documents,...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Congrats on surviving Monday and crushing Tuesday. Now, Wednesday beckons you to take a break and step into a pattern of discovery. Welcome to the Midweek Meander. Did someone forward this to you? Please consider subscribing. Going to be in New York City this week? You absolutely have to carve out time to start your Halloween festivities at the Center for Architecture's seventh annual Pumpkitecture competition. Leading architecture and design firms in New York go "goard to...
5 days ago • 3 min read
TODAY, October 28, 2025 – 02:00 pm ET CE Watch Party - Navigating Historic Renovations(1.0 P3-CE)Cost: Free Are you interested in maintaining your community’s unique character while upgrading historic homes and buildings for energy efficiency? Discover why windows hold special significance in historic architecture and what makes the balance between preservation and performance so challenging. Learn how you can benefit from federal, state, and local guidelines—including the Secretary of the...
6 days ago • 1 min read
October 27, 2025, Edition Ignite your mind and improve the way you are #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....
7 days ago • 2 min read
On October 20, a major internet service called Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a massive failure that knocked thousands of companies offline. Websites and apps went dark all across the world, from banking apps to social media to gaming platforms. For about 15 hours, millions of people couldn't access services they rely on every day. Here's the key point: AIBD.org kept running smoothly while this was happening. Our members could submit support requests, access learning materials, and...
10 days ago • 3 min read
Whether you're already certified, registered for the exam, or simply interested in becoming certified, this email is for you. If you don't fit any of the above categories, please forward this to someone you think might be interested. Attention CPBDs We're confident you'll always complete and report your continuing education on time, thereby avoiding any short-term suspension. However, please be aware that effective January 1, 2026, the NCBDC will implement a $45 reinstatement fee for...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Congrats on surviving Monday and crushing Tuesday. Now, Wednesday beckons you to take a break and step into a pattern of discovery. Welcome to the Midweek Meander. Did someone forward this to you? Please consider subscribing. Happy 89th Birthday! To Sir Peter Cook (born October 22, 1936). Cook is an English architect, lecturer, and writer, and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2007 for his work and teaching. Cook graduated from the Architectural Association School of...
12 days ago • 5 min read
TODAY, October 28, 2025 – 02:00 pm ET CE Watch Party - Navigating Historic Renovations(1.0 P3-CE)Cost: Free Are you interested in maintaining your community’s unique character while upgrading historic homes and buildings for energy efficiency? Discover why windows hold special significance in historic architecture and what makes the balance between preservation and performance so challenging. Learn how you can benefit from federal, state, and local guidelines—including the Secretary of the...
13 days ago • 1 min read
