Professional calendar
Conferences, training, competitions, tours, and conversations selected for people shaping the built environment.
Upcoming
All announced upcoming events, nearest first. Future years are included to help you plan ahead.
Sep 29, 2026
Virtual
This online session reviews field findings from the Behavior, Energy, Action and Research Hub launched by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. While behavioral scientists propose numerous concepts to encourage climate-friendly decisions, real-world adoption remains limited. Attendees will examine how practical…
Sep 29, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar from WoodWorks explores the essential early design choices needed to deliver cost-effective mass timber structures. Speaker Hamid Kaboli examines why applying traditional building approaches to non-commodity mass timber often creates unnecessary price premiums. Participants will examine how foundational…
Sep 30, 2026
Virtual
This WoodWorks technical seminar explores critical early-stage design decisions necessary to avoid price premiums and optimize mass timber building projects. Using completed projects as case studies, the session addresses key considerations including construction types, structural fire ratings, column grids, panel spans, acoustics,…
Oct 1, 2026
In Person · Tustin
This regional in-person program combines a technical seminar with a guided building walkthrough at the Saddleback College at ATEP campus. WoodWorks examines foundational mass timber design choices, including International Building Code construction types, fire-resistance planning, structural column grids, beam spans, acoustics, and…
Oct 1, 2026
In Person · Seattle
This regional in-person jobsite tour offers a practical look at the construction of the new Bush Middle School facility in Seattle. The two-story, 24,000-square-foot educational project incorporates cross-laminated timber panels and glulam framing to deliver a biophilic, sustainable environment containing classrooms, administrative…
Oct 5, 2026
In Person
Hosted in partnership with NYSERDA, the GTZ Forum 2026 convenes industry professionals for two immersive days dedicated to realizing high-performance buildings and accelerating market growth. The curated program features building tours, collaborative workshops, keynote addresses, and a poster session. Attendees examine strategic…
Oct 6, 2026
In Person · Philadelphia
Mass Timber+ convenes building professionals focused on offsite wood construction for two days of education and networking. Co-produced by WoodWorks and Forest Economic Advisors, the conference features an exhibit hall with modern products alongside more than twenty sessions, including keynotes and panel…
Oct 7, 2026
Virtual
This webinar examines practical strategies to simplify and accelerate permitting for heat pump water heaters. Permitting delays and associated expenses often hinder the adoption of clean water heating systems, especially when permits are mandatory to claim financial incentives. Attendees will explore jurisdictional…
Oct 8, 2026
Hybrid · Beirut
This hybrid conference addresses sustainable built environments across building and urban scales, centering on smart, AI-driven solutions and advanced HVAC technologies. Attendees explore practical methods to cut heating, ventilation, and cooling demands while bolstering urban resilience in warming climates. The program features…
Oct 8, 2026
Virtual
This live online AIAU course explores how integrated digital workflows enable architects and designers to evaluate and lower the carbon footprint of building projects. Attendees will examine how sustainability metrics, performance data, and benchmarking integrate into early and ongoing design phases using…
Oct 14, 2026
Virtual
This WoodWorks webinar explores the financial and operational factors shaping commercial and institutional mass timber projects. Presenters examine material pricing, structural system choices, prefabrication strategies, market conditions, and delivery models. Using built case studies and comparative regional analyses, the session contrasts mass…
Oct 20, 2026
In Person · New York
Presented in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council, the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo brings together built environment professionals to address decarbonization, energy, resilience, and circular materials under the theme Invest for Impact. The gathering features over one hundred educational sessions,…
Past briefings
Sep 24, 2026
In Person · San Francisco
WoodWorks Connect San Francisco brings together design and construction professionals with leading wood product manufacturers and suppliers. Held at the SPUR Urban Center, this regional gathering offers attendees direct access to industry experts to discover new products and services for upcoming wood…
Sep 24, 2026
In Person · Peachtree Corners
This regional technical seminar addresses critical detailing challenges for mid-rise wood-frame construction under the International Building Code. Focus areas include fire resistance-rated design parameters for exterior walls, their intersections with rated floor assemblies, and details for elevator, stair, and mechanical shafts. Attendees…
Sep 24, 2026
Virtual
This online session provides an in-depth examination of the program requirements and certification workflow for Zero Carbon Certification under the International Living Future Institute. Presenters review the specific steps needed to pursue and verify compliance before examining a real-world case study of…
Sep 23, 2026
In Person · Milwaukee
This regional in-person program combines a technical seminar with an exclusive tour of the 25-story Ascent tower in Milwaukee. The technical presentation examines early design choices that shape large-scale mass timber projects, including building code construction types, structural grid layouts, fire-resistance approaches,…
Sep 23, 2026
Virtual
This recorded roundtable from the New Buildings Institute examines how very high efficiency HVAC combined with dedicated outside air systems can advance building decarbonization, optimize energy performance, and raise indoor air quality. Industry specialists from Trane, Oxygen8, and the National Laboratory of…
Sep 23, 2026
In Person · Renton
ASHRAE gathers building sector practitioners to examine real-world decarbonization solutions for both new construction and existing facilities. Now in its sixth year, this conference centers on moving from policy mandates to measurable engineering performance across complex asset types, including hospitals, higher education…
Sep 22, 2026
Virtual
This recorded session from New Buildings Institute addresses the growing strain placed on electric grids, climate targets, and communities by rapid data center expansion. Lead author Nora Wang Esram and an expert panel present the Data Center Energy Performance Evaluation Framework from…
Sep 22, 2026
Virtual
This regional online technical seminar addresses fire-resistant design and construction for Type III mid-rise wood-frame buildings. The session focuses on common detailing challenges and areas of misunderstanding concerning exterior walls, their intersections with rated floor assemblies, and shaft enclosures for elevators, stairs,…
Sep 18, 2026
In Person · New York
Hosted as part of Climate Week NYC, this annual symposium convenes multidisciplinary leaders to examine the future of the built environment through the lens of regenerative economics. Centered on defining and applying regenerative design, the gathering highlights cutting-edge methodologies including Passive House…
Sep 17, 2026
Virtual
Declare Office Hours offers an informative online session organized by the International Living Future Institute to assist teams navigating product transparency. The meeting provides an introductory overview of the Declare program along with technical guidance regarding baseline requirements, allowable exceptions, and standardized…
Sep 15, 2026
In Person · Austin
This regional in-person program blends a technical seminar on mass timber educational facilities with an interactive building tour of Workbench. The instructional session covers mass timber applications across K through 12 campuses, examining drivers like construction speed, cost comparisons, International Building Code…
Sep 15, 2026
Virtual
This online session examines the intersection of building decarbonization and tenant stability in rental housing. Energy efficiency and electrification retrofits replace outdated equipment with reliable systems that lower utility costs and enhance resident comfort. However, projects that lack careful planning risk disrupting…
Sep 10, 2026
In Person · Boston
This educational site tour hosted by WoodWorks offers an in-depth walkthrough of Building F within the Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment. The nine-story, 273,000-square-foot building combines cross-laminated timber panels with cold-formed steel bearing walls to establish a sustainable, biophilic residential environment. Participants tour…
Sep 9, 2026
Virtual
This one-hour recorded webinar examines practical marketing and lead-generation strategies tailored for businesses and organizations advancing building electrification. Industry experts review cost-effective approaches to increase visibility, align services with climate solutions, and communicate electrification benefits clearly to diverse communities and customers. Viewers…
Sep 9, 2026
Virtual
Mass timber construction frequently encounters skepticism regarding sound isolation, prompting project teams to add heavy concrete toppings that compromise the material’s embodied carbon advantages. This technical webinar reassesses those assumptions using measured baseline acoustical performance data from mass timber assemblies alongside comparisons…
Sep 3, 2026
Virtual
This educational AIAU webinar investigates how architects can leverage emerging artificial intelligence technologies to evaluate risk, test scenarios, and inform resilient design strategies from early project concepts through development. Attendees will examine the practical usability and integration of AI-driven digital twins and…
May 2, 2022
Virtual
The Living Future 2022 unConference: Restoration + Justice unites a community of deep-green thought leaders, practitioners, and healthy materials providers focused on the built environment. Join us online…
Apr 12, 2022
In Person · Portland
The International Mass Timber Conference is the largest gathering of mass timber experts in the world, focusing on the entire industry supply chain. Explore cross-laminated timber (CLT), nail-laminated timber,…
Apr 8, 2022
Virtual
The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts a series of monthly presentations on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions. Join the event…
Mar 23, 2022
In Person · San Francisco
In its 10th year, Facades+ continues to bring together the world’s most talented building professionals. We return to San Francisco for the first time since 2019 to discuss…
Mar 21, 2022
In Person · Atlanta
As climate efforts intensify, the 14th Hot Water Forum will offer a singular look at how water systems can not only save money but also reduce harmful pathogens…
Mar 10, 2022
In Person · Hartford
The Construction Institute is excited to announce the panelists for the 2022 Visionaries Forum! Innovation is changing at lightning speed in the AEC industry. We need to embrace…
Mar 4, 2022
Virtual
The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts a series of monthly presentations on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions. Join the event…
Feb 4, 2022
Virtual
The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts a series of monthly presentations on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions. Join the event…