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The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD), a nonprofit professional organization established in 1950, strives to protect and enhance our member's ability to practice their profession. AIBD is committed to providing quality continuing education to ensure that our members remain current with technology, materials, and building codes. AIBD is also committed to establishing and maintaining professional relationships with other trade, business, and professional organizations within the design and construction industry

AIBD Blog

The classical dilemmas: The Ionic Corner conflict [Monday Minute]

May 29, 2023 edition of the AIBD’s Monday Minute weekly newsletter.

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Celebrating Successes and Boosting Employee Engagement with MiniGames™

Celebrating Successes and Boosting Employee Engagement with MiniGames™

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The classical dilemmas: The Doric corner conflict. [Monday Minute]

Discover the debate on corbels or brackets placement in classical architecture. Is it better to set them in from the corner or keep them adjacent?

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