AIBD-PA members pledge to support to related construction industry fields and compliance to municipal codes. The quality building materials that our members specify will not only meet their own high expectations, but their clients' as well.

Above all, AIBD-PA and its members as residential design specialists, commit to their clients fairness, honesty, and integrity throughout the design process.

Since 1950, the American Institute of Building Design had provided members with the resources they need to enhance performance and ensure continued growth and success. AIBD was initially formed in 1950 by a group of Californian designers as a means of improving design standards to the highest possible level and to promote credibility and public awareness. Many of our state societies have had independent organizations dating from the late 1940's and early 1950s. Now the nationally recognized association of professional building designers, 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 statues, most AIBD members specialize in custom residential and light commercial projects. Our members are required to comply with state statutes and to follow the guidelines established by regional building codes. Our membership is recognized and supported by various state home builder associations, and we have been recognized and authorized to certify plans and specifications by the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA). Many of our members are also approved to certify plans for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and the Veterans Administration (VA) 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. AIBD is governed national by its board of directors, elected for eligible members of state societies and members at large. State societies are chartered by 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 bylaws of the institute.