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The International Living Future Institute has kept its enforceable Living Building Challenge Red List unchanged until March 2027. Concurrently, an expanded Watch List signals rigorous future scrutiny for…
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Sep 2026
Standing 45 meters tall in Vancouver, The Hive eliminates conventional concrete shear cores above its podium. By pairing…
Sep 2026
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Professional calendar
Plan ahead with conferences, training, tours, and conversations, from next week to future years.
Nov 5, 2026
Virtual
This regional online technical session addresses code compliant, constructible fire protection detailing for wood frame buildings. Instructor Jessica Scarlett will guide participants through the technical complexities of interior fire rated assemblies, focusing on firewalls, fire barriers, and fire partitions. Practical guidance covers…
Nov 10, 2026
Virtual
This WoodWorks webinar delivers practical jobsite lessons for managing moisture exposure across the full lifecycle of mass timber installation. Experienced construction professionals Chad Hamilton of XL Construction and Matthew Tonello of Consigli examine field-tested techniques applied on completed mass timber buildings. Key…
Nov 11, 2026
Virtual
This technical webinar presents a detailed project spotlight on the Oxford Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, delivered jointly by the International Passive House Association and the Passive House Institute. Presenters Laszlo Lepp from the Passive House Institute and Will South from Etude…
Nov 12, 2026
Virtual
This technical session examines enclosure design strategies to protect mass timber assemblies against moisture intrusion and accumulation. Focusing on the hygrothermal behavior of cross-laminated timber and glued-laminated timber, building science expert Brad Carmichael explores detailing approaches for high-performance walls and roofs. The…
From the library
Three enduring reports selected for their useful precedents and lessons.
GreenLinks · Jan 2022
The What: BayREN provides free engineering technical assistance to help local governments in the San Francisco Bay Area save energy…
GreenLinks · Jan 2022
With the signing of the new Federal Sustainability Executive Order the current administration has set forth aggressive goals to make…
Products · Dec 2021
Supporting its continued commitment to delivering innovative, energy-efficient products, Solatube® International Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting…
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