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 9, 2026
Virtual
This one-hour webinar organized by the New Buildings Institute focuses on marketing and lead-generation strategies tailored for organizations advancing building electrification. Featuring short presentations and a panel discussion, the session highlights practical methods to increase visibility, communicate the benefits of electrification to…
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 10, 2026
In Person · Boston
Join WoodWorks for a detailed jobsite tour of Building F within Boston’s Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment. The nine-story, 273,000-square-foot project demonstrates a hybrid structural system combining cross-laminated timber panels with cold-formed steel bearing walls to create sustainable, biophilic living spaces. Project team…
Sep 15, 2026
Virtual
This webinar examines the vital balance between upgrading rental housing and safeguarding tenant stability. While energy efficiency and electrification retrofits modernize older mechanical systems, reduce utility bills, and enhance indoor comfort, uncoordinated execution can severely impact tenants. Without deliberate planning, retrofit initiatives…
Sep 15, 2026
In Person · Austin
This regional WoodWorks seminar and tour combines classroom analysis of mass timber adoption in K–12 schools with an on-site walkthrough of Workbench, a four-story, 45,000-square-foot mixed-use development constructed from glulam and cross-laminated timber panels. The instructional seminar evaluates national school market drivers,…
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 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 22, 2026
Virtual
As mid-rise wood-frame buildings expand, understanding code-compliant fire-resistant detailing is essential. This technical seminar addresses common friction points and misunderstandings in Type III construction, focusing on exterior walls, rated floor-to-wall intersections, and mechanical, stair, and elevator shafts. Attendees will examine fire resistance-rated…
Sep 22, 2026
Virtual
This New Buildings Institute webinar introduces the proposed Data Center Energy Performance Evaluation Framework from the technical report titled Measuring What Matters: A New Framework for Data Center Performance. Lead author Nora Wang Esram and expert panelists address the absence of consistent,…
Sep 23, 2026
In Person · Renton
Now in its sixth year, this premier technical gathering convenes built environment leaders to bridge high-level climate mandates and practical project performance. Dedicated tracks address business strategy, finance, technical retrofits, emerging technologies, public policy, and portfolio archetypes across commercial, institutional, and industrial…
Sep 23, 2026
Virtual
This webinar hosted by the New Buildings Institute convenes a manufacturers roundtable focused on Very High Efficiency (VHE) HVAC systems paired with Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS). Participants will explore how these combined technologies blend high-performance equipment with smart design principles to…
Sep 23, 2026
In Person · Milwaukee
This WoodWorks seminar and building tour demonstrates how early design decisions shape the successful delivery of large-scale mass timber structures. A technical seminar addresses essential early-stage choices, including International Building Code construction types, fire-resistance strategies, structural grid layouts, beam and panel spans,…
Past briefings
Feb 21, 2018
In Person · Fremont
The seminar: Driving Innovation, Efficiency, and Performance in the Built Environment will take place on February 21st, 2018 in Fremont, California, U.S. A lot of work has been…
Feb 21, 2018
In Person · Oakdale
The Workshop: Advanced Indoor Air Quality Management in Schools will take place on February 21st, 2018 in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, U.S. Sharpen your indoor air quality management skills with…
Feb 19, 2018
In Person · New Orleans
The AESP 2018 National Conference & Expo will take place on February 19th – 22nd, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Attend the premier energy industry conference that…
Feb 16, 2018
In Person · Albuquerque
The seminar on Six Classes: The Chemical Class Approach Towards Healthier Products and People will take place on February 16th, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Feb 15, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
Maximizing Your Handprint: How to Set “Net Positive” Sustainability Goals will take place on February 15th, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Today’s sustainability commitments typically focus on calculating…
Feb 15, 2018
Virtual
The webinar: Recycling Solutions Summit will take place on February 15th, 2018 online. Recycling is at a crossroads and it’s time we make progress. Together we can make…
Feb 15, 2018
Virtual
The webinar: Nothing Beats Zero– Updates on the Trends and Projects that are Getting to Zero Energy will take place on February 15th, 2018 online. NBI (New Buildings…
Feb 14, 2018
Virtual
The Webinar: The Mind of the Consumer will take place on February 14th, 2018 online. Join Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) for its Sustainability Essentials Webinar. SFC offers this…
Feb 13, 2018
In Person · Ciudad de Mexico
Solar Summit Mexico 2018 will take place on February 13th – 14th in Mexico City, Mexico. Coupled with Latin America’s emergence as the hottest region for solar development…
Feb 9, 2018
In Person · Berkeley
The Green Science Policy Symposium: Flame Retardant Dilemma and Beyond will take place on February 9th, 2018 in Berkeley, California, U.S. This symposium brings together contributors from academia, industry,…
Feb 8, 2018
Virtual
The webinar: Accessibility Regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in California is an on demand webinar. The Division of the State Architect (DSA) developed accessibility standards for electric…
Feb 1, 2018
In Person
The Safer Insulation Networking & Learning Event will take place on February 1st, 2018 in Berkeley, California, U.S. If you are an architect, designer or green builder in the Bay…
Feb 1, 2018
In Person · San Francisco
The Workshop: Bringing Regenerative Design to Your Practice will take place on February 1st – 2nd, 2018 in Bainbridge Island, Washington, U.S. Are you struggling to make your architecture,…
Jan 30, 2018
In Person · Erie
The Workshop: Indoor Air Quality Basics & Green Cleaning in Schools: Erie will take place on January 23rd, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. A comprehensive, high-performing green cleaning…
Jan 25, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Workshop: GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials will take place on January 25th – 26th, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. The path towards healthy and high performing buildings…
Jan 24, 2018
In Person · Miami
The MiaGreen Expo & Conference 2018 will take place on January 24th – 25th in Miami, Florida, U.S. This 9th edition will focus on “Where ENERGY becomes POWER &…
Jan 23, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Workshop: Indoor Air Quality Basics & Green Cleaning in Schools: Pittsburgh will take place on January 23rd, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. A comprehensive, high-performing green cleaning…
Jan 23, 2018
In Person · New York
The Workshop: Thriving: Health and the Built Environment will take place on January 23rd, 2018 in New York City, New York, U.S. It seems that everyone is talking…
Jan 18, 2018
Virtual
The Webinar: The State of Sustainability in Home Furnishings will take place on January 18th, 2018 online. Join Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) for the first Sustainability Essentials Webinar…
Jan 17, 2018
In Person · Mount Pleasant
The Workshop: Indoor Air Quality Basics & Green Cleaning in Schools: Laurel Highlands will take place on January 17th, 2018 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, U.S. A comprehensive, high-performing…
Jan 11, 2018
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Workshop: Transparency Is the New Black: Ingredient Disclosure, Red List and Material Health will take place on January 11th, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Industry expert Andrea Cooper,…
Dec 12, 2017
In Person · San Francisco
The U.S. Energy Storage Summit 2017 will take place on December 12th – 13th in San Francisco, California, U.S. The third annual event will bring together utilities, financiers,…
Nov 27, 2017
In Person · Pasadena
This workshop, Business of ZNE School Retrofits and Community Impact, will take place on November 27th in Pasadena, California, United States. It will focus on the business of…
Nov 27, 2017
In Person · Thessaloniki
The Alternative & Renewable Energy Quest – Symposium will take place on November 27th – 29th in Thessaloniki, Greece. This symposium organized by IEREK seeks to disseminate knowledge…