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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.

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Your people are waiting in Cleveland (AIBD's Annual Summer Conference)

If you’re a building designer, you know the feeling. You’re solving complex problems every day—navigating codes, balancing client dreams with budget realities, staying ahead of technology and trends. But when you look around, there’s often no one nearby who truly understands what you’re up against. It’s isolating. And it doesn’t have to be. What if you could spend three days surrounded by people who speak your language? That’s exactly what the AIBD Annual Conference offers. From July...

1 day ago • 1 min read

If you want your next American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) submission to stand out, your photos need to tell a clear, compelling story—not just document a project. That is exactly what our newly added course, Architectural Storytelling Through Photography, is designed to help you do. New: Third course added to the bundle The Win An ARDA Bundle now includes a third course, Architectural Storytelling Through Photography, taught by three-time ARDA winner Roberta D’Andrea. You’ll learn how...

2 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. There have been many times in design history when the world is reminded that greatness is not born from comfort. It is born from courage. It rises from the willingness to create differently, think differently, and challenge the accepted limits of what...

3 days ago • 6 min read

Too many “high‑performance” homes still miss the mark for clients who plan to age in place or live with changing abilities. They perform well on paper, but fall short on everyday usability and resale appeal. That gap shows up as frustrated homeowners, costly callbacks, and designs that look dated the moment someone needs a walker, wider clearances, or better‑planned kitchens and baths. Join the AIBD High‑Performance Homes Team for “A Practical Guide to Universal Home Design” (1.0 P3 CE), a...

4 days ago • 2 min read

May 11, 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 because...

5 days ago • 4 min read

Residential Design’s premier annual event is coming to Cleveland, and we want you there. The American Institute of Building Design’s Annual Conference is our central gathering for building designers, industry professionals, and partners. It brings together advocacy, certification, education, networking, and recognition for the residential design profession over four focused days. You’ll experience: Annual Business Meetings, including the National Council of Building Designer Certification,...

8 days ago • 2 min read

ARDA 2026 is accepting submissions, and we want to keep introducing you to the talented professionals who will be evaluating this year’s entries. Today, we’re excited to introduce Michael J. Battaglia — a residential designer whose career spans nearly five decades and whose obsession with accuracy and well-coordinated construction documents sets the bar for excellence in the field. Michael began his career in 1975 working as a Staff Designer for a residential building company. It was there,...

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. Picture this: You’ve reached an influential stage in your career, so you want to start sharing your experiences and ideas with the world through writing. Maybe you envision a newsletter, a series of articles for your company’s blog, or some killer posts for...

10 days ago • 9 min read

Here’s what’s happening this month in AIBD’s webinars and roundtables. Upcoming live webinars and roundtables Members Helping Members: Architectural Storytelling Through Photography (1.0 P1 CE) – May 7, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT, 1 hourLearn practical strategies for capturing your projects in both still images and video, with a focus on telling a compelling visual story for your portfolio and award submissions. Coffee With Bernie: Designing for Lifestyle Trends – Home Offices, Multigenerational...

11 days ago • 1 min read

May 4, 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 because...

12 days ago • 5 min read