Efficient, targeted, and cost-effective talent acquisition Post a Job | My Account | Search Resumes | Products & Offerings The AIBD Career Center understands that in recruitment, every second and every dollar counts. With the American Institute of Building Design Career Center it's easy to post a job and expand your reach. And this, since it sounds like JF and not all partners have it, let's change to talking about Job Alerts. Consider: ✓ Targeted Career Opportunities Reach both active and...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, Great news for those who missed the first round: we’ve secured a larger coach for our exclusive Biltmore Estate tour, creating 4 additional seats for this extraordinary experience. An Evening at The Biltmore (1.5 Elective CEs) Join us for a guided private tour of America’s largest private residence: the magnificent 250-room mansion built by George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895. This Châteauesque masterpiece stands as one of the most prominent examples of Gilded...
9 days ago • 2 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! Recently, I came across a New York Times article published a few weeks ago, A House With an 'Umbilical Cord', that introduced me to a new term: 3-Pack Developments. The 3-pack in the article refers to three dwellings on a single lot, two of which are connected by a skybridge, serving as the metaphorical umbilical cord. These types of developments...
10 days ago • 6 min read
Dear Reader, When fellow practitioners become teachers, everyone wins. The best professional development doesn't come from expensive consultants or generic training programs. It comes from designers who've walked in your shoes, faced your challenges, and discovered solutions that actually work. Today's Perfect Example: CRM Success from a Fellow Designer At 2:00 PM EDT today, Ashish Agrawal will share exactly how CRM systems transformed his residential design practice, moving from sticky notes...
11 days ago • 2 min read
July 21, 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: Industry News Announcements Events & Training Recent Committee Activities Amazing sponsors who help keep this newsletter free for the industry. Let's dive in. Email...
12 days ago • 3 min read
Dear Reader, Still relying on sticky notes, messy spreadsheets, and endless email threads to keep your projects and inspiration in order? You’re not alone. But what if all those details...client wishes, project milestones, creative assets...could organize themselves in the background, leaving your mind clear for true design brilliance? Imagine effortlessly recalling client preferences, instantly finding that genius sketch from last fall, and never again hunting for “that one file.” Meet your...
15 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! Today, I honor the birth of visionary building designer John Lautner, born on July 16, 1911, and the architectural movement he helped establish, known as Googie-Style. Yes, that's Goo·gee, not Goo·gl. But first... In 1933, John Lautner graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in English and soon started a six-year job working...
17 days ago • 4 min read
Dear Reader, Are you still using sticky notes and spreadsheets to manage your leads? Time to level up. Professional residential designers across the USA are experiencing unprecedented demand for their services, but here's the problem: most are managing leads using the same outdated methods that cost them time, money, and potential clients. The Hidden Cost of Chaotic Lead Management While the design industry thrives on creativity and personal relationships, the business side demands precision...
18 days ago • 5 min read
July 14, 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: Industry News Announcements Events & Training Recent Committee Activities Amazing sponsors who help keep this newsletter free for the industry. Let's dive in. Email...
19 days ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader, Can't make it to Asheville this summer? No worries, you can now join AIBD's Design+Build Asheville conference (August 1-2, 2025) entirely online—live and on-demand. Why attend virtually? The two-hour class by SketchLikeArchitect.com's David Drazil—Inspiring Awe: How to Add Magic to Your Design Presentations. If you need more Zero travel or lodging costs—gain every insight without leaving your desk. Flexible viewing—watch sessions live or revisit recordings anytime (at a faster...
21 days ago • 1 min read
