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The ARDA Call for Entries is open (plus 7 tips to help build your portfolio and enter) [Monday Minute]

Published about 2 months ago • 4 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.

The American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) has officially opened its call for entries, providing an exciting opportunity for professionals to showcase their exceptional work.
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Whether you're a residential designer, architect, interior designer, or home builder, this is your chance to shine.
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To help you make the most of this opportunity, we've compiled seven valuable tips on building a standout portfolio and confidently presenting your work in ARDA or to a potential client.

Announcements

Help us congratulate our new CPBDs

  • Kristina Morsman, CPBD #44-843, from Austin, TX (3/11)
  • Jeffrey Fry, CPBD #37-140, from Guthrie, OK (1/31)
  • Gregory Harper, CPBD #01-132, from Helena, AL (1/30)

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Gather your reference materials and experience the CPBD Sample Test. It's free and available 24/7 without an appointment.

(P.S. - Have your resource materials handy. You'll need them)

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Certification Director: Rusty.Hudnet@AIBD.org or 800-366.2423 extension 2.

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Welcome our new members and those rejoining us!

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    • Jordan Vollers (NE), Professional
    • Gregory Frech (VA), Professional
    • Rachel Lerose (NC), Associate
    • Sean S. Dorosinski (FL), Professional
    • Ross Jette (TN), Professional
    • Dustin Hetrick (VA), Professional
    • Kristina Morsman (TX), Professional

Congratulations on your achievement, and thank you for your many continuous years of support.

The following loyal and devoted AIBD members are reaching a milestone this month.

40+ Years

  • Michael Barclay | Lifetime | OR | 3/24/1971
  • Newell Cheatheam | Lifetime | TX | 3/30/1974
  • Keith Welsh | Retired | OK | 3/28/1978
  • Rodney Stevens | Professional | TX | 3/10/1982

30+ Years

  • Carole Chapman | Retired | CA | 3/5/1985
  • Michael Studer | Professional | KY | 3/20/1987
  • Paul Studer | Professional | KY | 3/20/1987
  • Mark David Gooch | Professional | TX | 3/8/1989
  • Daniel Holak | Professional | TX | 3/16/1990
  • James William Dalrymple | Lifetime | NC | 3/1/1993
  • Jeffrey Lindstrom | Professional | CT | 3/23/1993

20+ Years

  • Christopher Morgan | Professional | MI | 3/7/1995
  • Lynn Pitts | Retired | KS | 3/23/1995
  • Ted Hake | Professional | OH | 3/11/1996
  • David A. Ewald | Professional | NJ | 3/13/1996
  • Shane M. Langos | Professional | IA | 3/5/1999
  • Richard Tice | Professional | MS | 3/30/2000
  • Matt W. Murrell | Professional | FL | 3/15/2002
  • Darrin Harvey | Professional | TX | 3/26/2002

10+ Years

  • Matt Barrick | Professional | IA | 3/15/2006
  • Daniel J. Dillard | Professional | TX | 3/5/2009
  • Tim Marine | Professional | FL | 3/16/2009
  • Craig Marz | Professional | SC | 3/5/2012
  • David Stoll | Professional | GA | 3/27/2012
  • Sam Guidry | Professional | NC | 3/26/2014

Events

Upcoming chapter meetings, conferences, and more.

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Training

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Miscellaneous

CE Watch Party - Mid-Century Modern Revisited (1.0 P4 CE)

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Join the A-Team as they watch a pre-recorded webinar that analyzes mid-century modern architecture's historical and cultural context and its impact on residential design, including how social, economic, and technological factors influenced the style.
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AIBD CEP - BNP Media originally presented this pre-recorded CE presentation, which was sponsored by Marvin. This webinar is part of the Custom Home Academy.

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Recent Committee Activities

Board of Directors

At their most recent meeting, the AIBD Board of Directors proactively addressed the nation's housing challenges by supporting the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Recognizing the pressing need for affordable and multi-generational housing solutions, AIBD acknowledges the pivotal role that ADUs play in meeting these demands.

The resolution passed underscores the significance of ADUs in providing smaller and more affordable housing options in the rental market. Moreover, by embracing ADU construction, state and local governments can effectively address the need for affordable and multi-generational housing while maintaining the character of existing neighborhoods. Additionally, rental ADUs offer a means of generating income to enable property owners to retain their assets.

Legislation

Jack Butler, the AIBD Standards and Codes Committee Chairman, and our governmental liaison received word this weekend from members in California about an apparent attempt to add the title Commercial Interior Designer to the Architecture and Landscape Architecture Act. Currently, building designers who are not licensed architects can prepare plans for non-structural elements in commercial buildings, such as tenant improvements and storefronts. A sunset hearing on the act is being held today. Jack has written to the joint Senate Business, Professionals, and Economic Development and Assembly Business and Professions Committee members to express the AIBD's position on eliminating existing business opportunities for building designers in California.

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Have a triumphant week!

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