American Institute of Building Design
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| Address: 7059 Blair Rd NW, Suite 201
Washington, DC 20012 USA | |
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| Phone: 1-(800) 366-2423 | |
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| Fax: 1-(202) 249-2473 | |
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| Website: /www.aibd.org | |
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| Discripton: Building a home incurs the greatest financial burden most people will face in a lifetime, and yet few envision how complex the process is until they are tangled in a jungle of codes, ordinances, house plan options, and product and contractor choices.
When a new home or home improvement project is in your future, a specialist in residential design is the best choice to guide you through the design/building experience. It makes sense to secure design services from a qualified, experienced source, a member of the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD).
Since 1950, AIBD has provided its members with educational resources and developed nationwide design standards and a code of ethics for the building design profession. Today AIBD is a nationally recognized association with professional, associate, and affiliate members in 47 states and throughout Canada, as well as Europe, Asia, and Australia. Its chartered societies are active in their respective legislative arenas and work to promote public awareness of the building design profession and emphasize the role we fill as a valuable resource for residential design services.
Our members consist of professional building designers and architects, who have, for the most part, chosen residential design as the focus of their practice. State laws regulate the practice of architecture and these laws vary somewhat from state to state. Residential and some light commercial design is mostly exempted from these laws and does not require the services of a licensed architect. AIBD members know that the individual planning a new home or home improvement expects services with the highest professional and ethical standards and we are dedicated to providing this specialized service. AIBD is also meeting the challenge of the future by educating our members about new and improved building materials and methods of construction, and how the principles of classical architecture can be used in today’s designs to create a timeless and enduring appeal.
To qualify as a professional member of AIBD an individual must meet specific educational and professional design experience requirements, and submit their work for extensive peer review. All professional members of AIBD must also maintain their education by complying with the requirements of the continuing education policy.
AIBD also recognizes the National Council of Building Designer Certification (NCBDC) and its certification program for professional building designers and encourages its members to attain this respected qualification. For those who have chosen the building design profession there is no greater evidence of competency than achieving the status of Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD). NCBDC certification is available to both members and non-members of AIBD and is attained by meeting the eligibility requirements and then passing an extensive examination covering such topics as architecture, engineering, building systems and materials, project administration, problem solving and professional ethics. | |
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| Events: www.aibd.org/events_calendar.html | |
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| Publications: www.aibd.org/publications/design_lines_magazine.html | |
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| Memberships: www.aibd.org/for_professionals/join_aibd.html | |
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| Benefits: MEMBER BENEFITS
PROFESSIONAL CREDIBILITY
Use your AIBD affiliation to enhance your professional credibility. AIBD’s Continuing Education Policy distinguishes you as a designer committed to professional development, and AIBD provides many resources to help you meet your CE requirements. Through our marketing efforts AIBD members are becoming recognized as the leaders in residential and light commercial design .
NATIONAL REFERRAL SERVICE
Have your name referred to potential clients that inquire through our web site or our Home Design Journal magazine.
PEER NETWORKING
Take advantage of the numerous opportunities to meet and share ideas with your colleagues at national and regional conventions, state society meetings, and other AIBD events.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
AIBD has created several publications providing a wealth of information on copyright issues. Available to our members is a wet stamp that can be used on plans to help protect against copyright infringement
NATIONAL MARKETING
Through our publication Home Design Journal and this web site we are working to increase public awareness of AIBD and the services our members offer for their home design, remodeling, and home improvement needs.
ANNUAL CONVENTION
AIBD’s annual convention is held in July or August each year. Through seminars and other educational programs targeted to the needs of the design professional, you can gain a competitive edge and learn what it takes to succeed in an increasing complex and sometimes restrictive business environment. In addition to the educational benefits, the convention brings you together with the best minds in the business for maximum networking and industry contact.
DESIGN COMPETITION
The annual design competition, held in conjunction with the convention each year, offers you an opportunity to stand out among your peers and demonstrate your professional expertise. The recognition received increases your prominence in the building design profession and gives you an increased opportunity to be featured in national publications.
WEB LINKING
Increase traffic to your web site with a link from this site.
AIBD E-MAIL COMMUNITY
Join our e-mail forum for members only and participate in discussions on issues facing our organization and our profession. Hear about the problems and successes of others nationwide, and get help with design solutions and information resources from your fellow members.
PLAN PUBLICATIONS
Increase your income by having your best house plans published in a variety of publications and plan books distributed by nationally renowned publishers.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Gain credibility through the AIBD endorsed National Council of Building Designer Certification program and become a Certified Professional Building Designer.
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY PROGRAM
AIBD makes available to its members this program designed to insure against acts, errors or omissions of a member while rendering or failing to render professional services to their clients.
LEGISLATIVE WATCH PROGRAM
Keep informed and know you are well represented on key legislative issues affecting your livelihood both on a national and state level.
BUILDING CODE
Our codes committee is actively following the changes and development of new codes and voicing our position on issues and wording that affect our profession.
FORMS AND PUBLICATIONS
Use the many forms, agreements, construction documents, specifications, etc. available to help members improve their practice, and consumer oriented publications available for you to educate your clients on the benefits of working with an AIBD design professional.
Through the efforts of our national staff and our member volunteers working on various committees these benefits and services are available to you as an AIBD member. We hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities available to you by becoming a member of our organization, getting involved, and helping chart the course for the future of our profession. |
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