Consulting Colleagues

An AIBD Consulting Colleagues appointment is a peer coaching opportunity. It is a confidential process through which a member of the institute’s College of Fellows works with you to answer questions about current practices. To help you expand, refine, and build new skills and to discuss new ideas. Or get help solving a problem, with a project or within your company.

Speed up your learning by getting quick, accurate feedback and advice. Talk with someone who provides the same services and performs the same job functions as you. Because of this unique perspective, build camaraderie, boost your productivity, advance your leadership skills, and develop a sustainable change in your career.

Peer coaching is as individual and unique as the people who engage in it. Below are the professionals volunteering their time to help build a better residential design profession, one designer at a time. Not only will you receive encouragement and helpful advice, but it comes from a relevant perspective. Their information is straightforward and candid. 

Each building designer has their strengths, knowledge, and experiences. Review the profiles and schedule a session with one, or more, professionals with attributes aligning with your needs and questions.

AIBD Consulting Colleagues is a perpetual fundraiser for the annual AIBD student scholarships, which include the Bill and Annette Farmer Scholarship, The AIBD Memorial Scholarship, and the SkillsUSA scholarships. 

The AIBD College of Fellows is seasoned industry professionals who have notably contributed to the advancement of the building design profession either by excellence in design, education, literature, or public service. Each Fellow is a certified member of the American Institute of Building Design, and those below have set aside time to collaborate with you.


Headshot of Jim Wright.

James A. (Jim) Wright, CGP, CPBD, FAIBD…

…is president and principal designer of Residential Designed Solutions, Inc. which has specialized in a full range of design and construction document services for home builders, remodelers, and their clients in the central Ohio area since 1988. He also heads The Plan Drawer, Inc. which supplies pre-designed home plans to the local and national markets. CLICK HERE for Jim’s complete bio.

Jim’s areas of expertise,

  • Setting your fees
  • Design
  • Structuring a Multi-Person Firm
  • Strategic Planning
  • Creating Brand Identity


Each 30-minute appointment is $50. ALL FEES are currently waived.

Show your gratitude by contributing to the AIBD student scholarships.

 


Bust shot of Dan Sater.

Use the button below to meet with Dan Sater.

A new webpage will ask you to schedule a 30-minute consultation or a series of 30-minute sessions.

Each 30-minute appointment is $50. ALL FEES are currently waived.

Thank you for your contribution to the AIBD student scholarships.

 

Dan F. Sater II, CGP, CPBD, FAIBD…

With over 35 years of experience, he is a Certified Professional Building Designer, Certified Green Professional, an active member and past national president of the American Institute of Building Design, and a professional member of the Institute of Classical Architecture. His ability to create home designs with open, flowing interiors that interact with expansive outdoor spaces is unmatched. In fact, Sater designs have earned over 500 home design awards. CLICK HERE for Dan’s complete bio.

Dan’s areas of expertise,

  • Marketing,
  • Branding,
  • SEO,
  • Design,
  • Publishing,
  • Planning

Larry Gilland Bust Shot.

Use the button below to meet with Larry Gilland.

A new webpage will ask you to schedule a 30-minute consultation or a series of 30-minute sessions.

Each 30-minute appointment is $50. ALL FEES are currently waived.

Thank you for your contribution to the AIBD student scholarships.

 

LARRY GILLAND, NCBDC, LEED AP BD+C, CSI…

Smart, sustainable design is a passion for Larry, who is LEED certified and a former Steering Committee Chair of the USGBC. As an adjunct professor at Pikes Peak Community College, he has developed a sustainable course and curriculum that blended Architectural, Interior Design, and Construction Management Students into a ground-breaking course that has a waitlist every year. CLICK HERE for Larry’s complete bio.

Larry’s areas of expertise,

  • Design – has won numerous awards.
  • Collaboration – has been in collaboration with the commercial team and other partners for 30 years.
  • Sustainability – is a LEED AP and is in pursuit of Passive House certification.
  • Education – Has presented educational programs for AIA, USGBC, Local Board of Realtors, and HBA. Also Adjunct Professor for the last 5 years.
  • Creativity – Known for being a creative out-of-the-box thinker. Has the ability to concept designs many times while the client is at the meeting.

Mike Keesee Headshot.

Mike Keesee, FAIBD…

…is president and CEO of the Total Solutions Group.  He holds designations of Certified Aging in Place (CAPS), Certified Green Professional (CGP), Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD). Mike holds licenses as a Certified Building Contractor and Home Inspector. He is involved in multiple industry organizations and regularly participates on code advisory boards. CLICK HERE for Mike’s complete bio.

Mike’s areas of expertise,

  • Production Builder Management
  • Open Book Management
  • Managing a Large Firm
  • Client Communication
  • Codes and Standards
  • Association Networking


Each 30-minute appointment is $50. ALL FEES are currently waived.

Show your gratitude by contributing to the AIBD student scholarships.

 


Jenny Pippin head shot.

Jennifer Beaman Pippin, FAIBD, CPBD, CGP…

…is a nationally acclaimed Residential Design Specialist and a recognized expert in sustainable and green building practices, with a focus on creating new homes and renovation projects specifically on view properties, such as waterfront and mountainsides. Pippin designed and built an award-winning green home and Design Studio on Lake Norman completed in 2008, along with her husband Wes, which they opened regularly for tours for 6 years, as a teaching resource on living sustainably for the community. CLICK HERE for Jenny’s complete bio.

Jenny’s areas of expertise,

  • Designing for Views
  • Marketing
  • Green / High-Performance Design


Each 30-minute appointment is $50. ALL FEES are currently waived.

Show your gratitude by contributing to the AIBD student scholarships.

 


Headshot of Karen Kassik-Michelson

Use the button below to meet with Karen Kassik-Michelsohn.

A new webpage will ask you to schedule a 30-minute consultation or a series of 30-minute sessions.

Each 30-minute appointment is $50. ALL FEES are currently waived.

Thank you for your contribution to the AIBD student scholarships.

 

Karen Kassik-Michelsohn, CPBD, Fellow AIBD…

…is Vice President of Michelsohn and Daughter Construction, Inc., a Design/Build company located in Anchorage, Alaska. As an award-winning designer with over 30 years of experience, she specializes in custom home design and remodeling design, with an emphasis on promoting and providing accessible and aging-in-place design. CLICK HERE for Karen’s complete bio.

Karen’s areas of expertise,

  • Business Management
  • Design
  • Design/Build Management
  • Construction Management

Headshot of Sam Liberti.

Use the button below to meet with Sam Liberti.

A new webpage will ask you to schedule a 30-minute consultation or a series of 30-minute sessions.

Each 30-minute appointment is $50. ALL FEES are currently waived.

Thank you for your contribution to the AIBD student scholarships.

 

Sam Liberti, FAIBD, CGP, HERS…

…has over 30 years in Building material and manufacturing. Specializing in Hardwoods and Residential building materials, Sam started designing in 1988 and joined The American Institute of Building Design in 1994. CLICK HERE for Sam’s complete bio.

Sam’s areas of expertise,

  • Project management
  • Building Materials
  • Energy Efficient Homes

Headshot of David Pillsbury.

David Pillsbury, FAIBD, CGP,…

…is the principal designer and leads the design division for the Total Solutions Group in Maitland, Florida. He holds Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD) and Certified Green Professional (CGP) designations. CLICK HERE for David’s complete bio.

David’s areas of expertise,

  • Home Design ‐ utilizing the best flow and space management, enabling the most efficient design regardless of size.
  • Classical Design and Aesthetic – making the overall design a little bit better using twenty years plus of training with classical systems.
  • AutoCAD – with over 30‐years of experience with the program, David uses AutoCAD as freely as the air he breathes for schematic design, space planning, proportion studies, and documentation.
  • SketchUp – since the 3d program was introduced in the early 2000s, David has utilized the workspace for everything from early massing studies and communicating the design intent, all of the ways through to photo‐realistic renderings.


Each 30-minute appointment is $50. ALL FEES are currently waived.

Show your gratitude by contributing to the AIBD student scholarships.