AIBD-MI History

In 1950 a group of California designers formed the American Institute of Building Design as a means of improving design standards to the highest professional level and promote credibility and public awareness.

Shortly thereafter we faced a legislative debate involving occupational limits for building designers, architects and interior designers. Because of our Professional Society we were in a position to be actively involved in all congressional committee discussions, worked with a lobbyist, and invited to have input on the final verbage. Since that time we have actively supported legislation to improve and protect the Michigan building designer and the safety and welfare of the general public. Membership gives you a strong voice in Lansing.

In 2000 AIBD celebrated its 50th year anniversary. The concept has spread to 47 states, Canada, and internationally. 23 chartered state societies strive to promote quality design in residential and light commercial, meet or exceed all building codes while integrating the latest product advances with quality construction techniques. AIBD is the leader in continuing education as a strict requirement for the Professional and Certified membership.

In 1992 the Michigan Society, AIBD was instituted by 13 of the top talents in Building Design from across the lower and upper peninsula.

We represent Certified Professional Building Designers, Professional Designers, Builder/Designers, Students, and Corporate Sponsors. All are available on this site or contact National AIBD at 1-800-366-AIBD or at www.aibd.org for referrals, membership brochures, and information.

MEMBERSHIP:

Qualifying for membership admits you to a Professional Society of the top building designers in the State. When your application has been approved you receive a handsome Certificate suitable for framing, access to all library information, publications, videos, promotional materials our great new AIBD Home Designs Journal, to attend our State wide continuing educational seminars.

AIBD National sponsors Errors and Omissions Insurance. Holds National Conferences annually across the country. Sponsors design contest and publication of winning designs.

Members are encouraged to study and sit for Certification to become a Certified Professional Building Designer. See "Certification".

Network with top designers across the State and Nation. Referrals made for client inquiries.

EDUCATION:

Our Continuing Education Units program is one of our most important features. Michigan hosts semi annual seminars, spring and fall. Each presents 5 to 10 speakers on new product, design standards, structural engineering, legal and financial issues, and legislative topics.

REFERANCE MATERIAL:

Pertinent information on copyright issues, client / designer relationships, Standards for Building Plans, get your stock plan published, etc.

DESIGNLINE MAGAZINE:

Full color bi-monthly magazine with timely articles, new product information, national home designs by AIBD members, State Society news and views. A great trade magazine free to members.

CERTIFICATION:

We encourage all members to attend study workshops and sit for the National Council of Building Designer Certification (NCBDC) exam. This independent institution offers the exam to qualified Professional AIBD members and nonmembers who meet the qualifications. The test consists of nine sections: Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Building Systems, Specifications, Structural Designs, Building Materials, Administrative Procedures, History, Ethics, and two design sections: Problem Solving and Preliminary Drawings.

Certified members receive a handsome certificate suitable for framing, a numbered NCBCD stamp, recognized by the Farmers Home Administration, HUD, and the Veteran's Administration.

CODE ISSUES:

Since our inception in Michigan in 1992 we have been actively involved in legislative activities to promote fair and safe interpretation of existing code. We support passage of the Unified Building Code. We work closely with the State Code Enforcement department and local Building Officials to insure the safety and welfare of the public.

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