Quick question: when’s the last time you got stuck on something at work and just wished you could ask someone who’s actually dealt with it before? That’s exactly what AIBD’s live sessions are for. But we get a lot of members asking us the same thing: “What’s the actual difference between Office Hours, Roundtables, and Webinars?” Fair question — so here’s the breakdown. AIBD Office Hour: The most laid-back option on the list. Held the first Friday of every month at 11:00 AM ET, it’s a free,...
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AIBD has been collecting documents and resources for building designers for years. If you haven't looked through Designer Docs lately—or you've never looked at it at all—you might be surprised by what's in there. There are around 80 resources covering just about every part of working as a building designer. You'll find things you can use with clients, including a New Home Design Questionnaire, Client Information Outline, Design Worksheet, Home Design Proposal, Room & Budget Calculator, Client...
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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. Wednesday, September 2, was immediately followed by Thursday, September 14, in 1752, as Britain abandoned the Julian calendar and adopted the Gregorian one. This isn't the first time in human history that a significant stretch of time has been lost or...
3 days ago • 5 min read
The smarter way to find your next career move My Account | Job Search | Manage Resumes | Job Alerts Right now, employers are browsing profiles on the AIBD Career Center — not just waiting for applications, actively searching. Some are filling roles that haven't been posted publicly yet. If your profile is visible and current, you're in consideration. If it's not, they've already moved to the next candidate. The professionals getting found aren't necessarily the ones who are looking. They're...
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One of the things that sets AIBD apart is that our direction isn't set behind closed doors — it's shaped by the members who show up, speak candidly, and hold us accountable. At our latest conference, members sat down in small-group roundtables to tackle hard questions head-on about membership, leadership, and the future of the organization. It was an honest conversation — and one that's now directly informing our Board's priorities for the year ahead. Here's the thing: a lot of larger...
9 days ago • 1 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. Are you familiar with The Pritzker Architectural Prize? It's an annual international award established to honor a living architect or architects whose built work demonstrates talent, vision, and commitment, producing significant contributions to humanity...
10 days ago • 6 min read
Don't miss these upcoming live webinars from AIBD — free for members and packed with practical, real-world content for residential design professionals. Upcoming Live Webinars 📅 CE Watch Party – Top Recommended Books on Sketching & Drawing for Designers (1.0 P3-CE)Date: 8/25/2026 | Time: 2:00pm EDT | Duration: 1 hour 📅 Members Helping Members: A Wall Bracing Methodology for Residential Design (1.0 P3 CE)Date: 9/1/2026 | Time: 2:00pm EDT | Duration: 1 hour 📅 Coffee With Bernie: Rising Stars –...
11 days ago • 1 min read
August 24, 2026, Edition #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. Email servers may truncate this newsletter...
12 days ago • 4 min read
Whether you have been part of AIBD for years, are considering membership, or simply share our commitment to better residential design, professional community matters. AIBD Professional Member, ARDA Winner, and Membership Committee Volunteer Michael Grant of Modern Rustic Homes (Ellijay, GA) recently shared this reflection with our volunteer team. We thought it captured something important about the value of connecting with people who understand the work we do: Membership is actually a VALUE...
15 days ago • 1 min read
