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09/04/2026

Need a client questionnaire? An hourly rate calculator? A design agreement? A construction drawing checklist?

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AIBD's Document Library includes 80+ tools, templates, checklists, agreements and resources for building designers—from client onboarding and business planning to construction documents and technical references.

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09/04/2026

Starting NOW: AIBD Member Office Hour (Members only). Log in at

Residential Design Webinars » American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)

09/04/2026

Beyond Code: Managing Moisture Risk in Modern Residential Construction

Tighter wall assemblies mean less drying potential—which makes moisture control your most critical envelope detail. In the recent BUILDER Session, Beyond Code: Managing Moisture Risk in Modern Residential Construction, high-performance builders share practical strategies for tackling moisture at key transitions and trade handoffs before small errors turn into costly failures.

Read more: https://www.builderonline.com/building/builder-sessions/beyond-code-managing-moisture-risk-in-modern-residential-construction/

As homes become tighter and more energy efficient, managing moisture has become both more important and more complex. Today’s high-performance wall assemblies can deliver significant gains in comfort and efficiency, but they also leave less room for error when it comes to keeping water out—and g...

09/03/2026

TOMORROW, bright and early: September 4th AIBD Office Hour (Virtual) - 11:00 am ET - 60 minutes (or so) of open discussion and collaboration (Members Only). Get access at

Residential Design Webinars » American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)

09/03/2026

CoStar buys Zonda for $800 million, stretching into homebuilding space.

CoStar Group has acquired Zonda, uniting platforms like NewHomeSource.com and Livabl under one roof. For designers, this means visualization tools and market analytics are set to become more integrated and essential for new residential projects.

Read more: https://www.costargroup.com/press-room/2026/costar-group-completes-acquisition-zonda-expanding-new-home-data-analytics-and

09/02/2026

Is the housing market cooling on new construction?

The U.S. Census Bureau's July 2026 data show new home sales dropped 10.5% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 607,000, pushing inventory up to a 9.6-month supply. Expect a shift toward cost-efficient plan revisions, value engineering, and standout design details that help builders compete in a tighter market.

Read more: https://www.census.gov/construction/nrs/current/index.html

Data Inquiries Economic Indicators Division Residential Construction Branch 301-763-5160 [email protected] Media Inquiries Public Information Office 301-763-3030 [email protected]

09/02/2026

TODAY! AIBD Board of Directors Meeting. Everyone welcome!

4:00 PM ET, Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Get an inside look at how AIBD operates! All members are invited to sit in on this Wednesday's Board of Directors meeting to stay informed, hear key leadership updates, and see what's on the horizon for our association.

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Monthly Meeting All members are invited and welcome to attend.

09/01/2026

GOOD NEWS: Study finds that building codes do not raise home prices!

A study by University of Alabama researchers analyzed 2.7 million home sales across 26 states and found no sustained price increases following the adoption of modern residential codes—in fact, homes up to ten years old saw price decreases more often than hikes.

Read more: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/building-codes-housing-affordability/

Study of 2.7 million sales across 26 states finds code adoption did not raise prices consistently, and resilience can cut long-run costs.

09/01/2026

TODAY! September 1 - Members Helping Members: A Wall Bracing Methodology for Residential Design, by Seda Collier

More info and registration at AIBD.org/webinars .

Residential Design Webinars » American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)

08/31/2026

📰 This week's Monday MINUTE is live!

Does tightening building codes really price people out of homes? A new University of Alabama study says... not so fast. After analyzing 2.7 million home sales across 26 states, researchers found no sustained price increases tied to modern residential code adoption — and homes under 10 years old actually saw price decreases more often than hikes.

Also in this issue:
🏗️ New home sales dropped 10.5% in July, pushing inventory to a 9.6-month supply — what that means for designers competing in a tighter market
💰 CoStar's $800M acquisition of Zonda and what it means for design/build data tools
💧 Managing moisture risk in tighter modern wall assemblies
📅 Upcoming AIBD webinars, chapter events, and workshops

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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...