AIBD Background & History

Since 1950, the American Institute of Building Design has provided members with the resources they need to enhance performance and ensure continued growth and success. The AIBD was initially formed in the 1950 by a group of California designers as a means of improving design standards to the highest level and to promote credibility and public awareness. Many of our state societies have had independent organizations dating form the late 1940's and early 1950's. Now the nationally recognized association of professional building designers, the AIBD represents members in 47 states and has 23 chartered state societies as well as a growing membership in Canada and internationally.

Because of interest and expertise, as well as individual state statutes, most AIBD members specialize in custom residential and light commercial projects. Our members are required to comply with states statutes and to follow guidelines established by regional building codes. Our membership is recognized and supported by various state home builder associations by the Farmers Home Administration. Many of our members are also approved to certify plans for Federal Housing Administration and Veteran's Administration on an individual basis. Many AIBD members serve on individual metropolitan area planning commissions and various municipal code review boards.

The national headquarters for AIBD is incorporated as a non-profit professional corporation and maintains its headquarters in Stratford, Connecticut. The AIBD is governed nationally by its board of directors, elected from eligible members of the state societies and members at large. State societies are chartered by the national board of directors after a minimum membership of 12 professional designers is established in one state. After being chartered, state societies may form chapters in compliance with the by laws of the Institute.

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