About TIBD

About Us

Founded in 1950, the Texas Institute of Building Design (TIBD) is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to the development, recognition, and enhancement of the building design profession.

Our Mission

Elevating the Building Design Profession in Texas

TIBD provides its members with information and continuing education seminars concerning the most recent developments in the industry, along with a high degree of professional credibility.

Our professional and certified designers are held to the highest standard, and we are incredibly proud to serve as an advocate for all in our community.

The Profession

What Is a Building Designer?

Diverse Expertise

Building Designers have experience with a variety of building types, including both single-family and multi-family homes, along with light commercial work.

Residential Focus

Many Building Designers are also known as Residential Designers or Home Designers, since they mainly focus on residential design and remodeling.

Equivalent Qualifications

A Building Designer has exactly the same or very similar qualifications as a registered architect, often with a degree in Architecture and many years of experience.

What Does a Building Designer Do?

The work of a Building Designer is incredibly diverse. It may consist of residential, both single and multi-unit, and commercial structures as permitted by the architectural statutes of each state.

When it comes down to it, a Building Designer is a listener, a problem-solver and a creative. With an eye for beauty and a brain for practicality, their task is to transform a client's vision into an aesthetically beautiful and highly functional space.