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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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Navigating High-Performance Home Standards

Hello Reader, The A-Team recently received this comment: "It would be nice to have a presentation that would be able to make a clear path comparing various High-Performance programs." There are Energy Star, HERS Ratings/Resnet, Passive House, LEED for Homes, Green Building groups, etc. Which one has been the most beneficial for your individual practice? Not using any of them? That's understandable. It seems overwhelming to discern which pathway best aligns with your projects. Each program...

about 8 hours 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! On this day in 1927, the film Metropolis opened in the United States. Some say it's the best architectural movie ever. It certainly was the first to influence and be influenced by architecture. Directed by the great Fritz Lang, it's also a great science fiction story. In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city...

1 day ago • 1 min read

The American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) is the AIBD’s premier award program exhibiting design excellence in the residential building industry. Be spotlighted as one of the nation’s most creative and innovative residential designers, builders, remodelers, architects, developers, land planners, and interior designers. ResidentialDesignAwards.com ARDA is an awards program, not a design competition. Therefore, entries are not grouped in square footage or project value classifications....

3 days ago • 1 min read

The March 11, 2024, edition of the AIBD's Monday Minute weekly newsletter. The ARDA Call for Entries is open, plus 7 tips to help build your portfolio and enter. Watch now The American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) has officially opened its call for entries, providing an exciting opportunity for professionals to showcase their exceptional work.Whether you're a residential designer, architect, interior designer, or home builder, this is your chance to shine. To help you make the most of...

3 days ago • 4 min read

As we commemorate International Women's Day, it's fitting to spotlight the remarkable achievements of women in residential architecture, particularly within the prestigious realm of the American Residential Design Awards (ARDA). Over the past decade, ARDA, known for celebrating outstanding achievements in single-family, duplex, and townhome architecture and design, has not only highlighted the brilliance of women in residential architecture but has also shattered stereotypes by celebrating...

6 days ago • 2 min read

Hey Reader, Steve and I are about 4 hours away from the hotel that hosts the Design & Build North Myrtle Beach Conference. There’s not a whole lot to look at right now. So, I thought I would type out a short email. If you haven’t already bought your “in person” ticket to the conference, you are probably not interested in attending, so I won’t try to sell you on that. But you should know… You can still register to attend D&B North Myrtle Beach virtually until the start of the program at 12:30...

8 days ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader, The Design & Build North Myrtle Beach Conference will take a short break to air Coffee With Bernie at 10:00 am ET (3:00 PM UTC) on Friday (March 8). Bernie will begin this month's program by discussing how continuous learning contributes to your professional growth. Be prepared to answer the questions, What skill have you learned in the past year, and How has it helped you professionally? Learn the 1-1-5-3-1-30-30 Personal Development Plan and discover other effective ways to...

9 days ago • 1 min read

The March 04, 2024, edition of the AIBD's Monday Minute weekly newsletter. Exploring the 41st Edition of The New American Home Watch now Steve visited The New American Home in Las Vegas and discovered some great design ideas you might be interested in. Get a quick tour of the four-bedroom house with an attached guest cottage. Announcements Help us congratulate our new CPBDs Jeffrey Fry, CPBD #37-140, from Guthrie, OK (1/31) Gregory Harper, CPBD #01-132, from Helena, AL (1/30) Gather your...

11 days ago • 2 min read

Hey there Reader, My name is Garrett, the Communications Director at the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD). Exciting news - I'm tying the knot! 🎉 To spread the joy, I'm hosting a special giveaway where you could win one of our fantastic online courses valued at $50. Here's how it works: Simply enter the giveaway within the next 7 days for a chance to win. Upon entering, you'll receive a unique URL. Share this URL with your friends and colleagues - for each person who enters through...

14 days ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader, Are you ready to unlock the gateway to the future of home design and construction? Picture this: immersing yourself in a realm where cutting-edge technologies redefine possibilities and revolutionize the way we build and design. At the upcoming Design & Build North Myrtle Beach Conference, we invite you to embark on a journey through the realms of Web3, AI, and Blockchain, where innovation knows no bounds. Our speakers, visionaries in their fields, are geared up to equip you...

15 days ago • 1 min read
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