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Working as a building designer can be rewarding in many different ways other than from a good building designer salary. You get to make your schedule, build cool designs, and solve problems on the go. This … Read More

How to get started designing buildings in the metaverse.

Getting started in the metaverse is much easier than you might think. Although the metaverse is new, and you might not be a super technical person, designing buildings in the metaverse might be even easier for … Read More

Getting Started with Working Drawings on top of a set of house plans.

Working drawings are essential in the design process, and it’s easy to see why.  They provide a visual representation of how architects and engineers will approach designing your project.  In addition, working drawings allow for clear … Read More

If you’re a building designer and you don’t know what the metaverse is and how it applies to you, read this.

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AIBD’s membership is an investment not just in yourself but in the industry as a whole. Every year you get educational publications, discounts on design competitions, discounts on seminars and conferences, plus free weekly and/or daily … Read More

Inktober 2021. Official 2021 Prompt List. 1. Crystal. 2. Suit. 3. Vessel. 4. Knot. 5. Raven. 6. Spirit. 7. Fan. 8. Watch. 9. Pressure. 10. Pick. 11. Sour. 12. Stuck. 13. Roof. 14. Tick. 15. Helmet. 16. Compass. 17. Collide. 18. Moon. 19. Loop. 20. Sprout. 21. Fuzzy. 22. Open. 23. Leak. 24. Extinct. 25. Splat. 26. Connect. 27. Spark. 28. Crispy. 29. Patch. 30. Slither. 31. Risk. @Inktober #Inktober #Inktober2021

Join me, Garrett (AIBD Communications Director) while I practice my sketching and grow our social media following with Inktober.

The AIBD Monday Minute, a weekly email to residential architects, designers, engineers, and builders, asked the question, “How can we navigate the bottleneck of getting projects completed when there are pricey material shortages and what should … Read More

The AIBD Monday Minute, a weekly email to residential architects, designers, engineers, and builders, asked the question, “What is the best path or suggestion to give a client looking to find a decent contractor?” We forwarded … Read More

Scott Morgan, Global Choice winner, kissing his wife.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) has announced the 2021 American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) winners. View the roster of the winning entries by visiting ResidentialDesignAwards.com/2021winners. Filter the page at the top … Read More

The AIBD College of Fellows inductees for 2021.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Certified Professional Building Designers David Blay, Ted Hake, and Keith Welsh are the newest members to be inducted into the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) College of Fellows. The honor of … Read More