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.
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · Kuwait University City
The Ninth International Conference on Energy Research and Development convenes researchers and practitioners to optimize basic energy resources across major consuming sectors in arid environments. Held at Kuwait University, the event features technical paper presentations, keynote lectures, cross-sector panel discussions, and an…
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · London
The UK Passivhaus Conference convenes industry leaders, designers, policymakers, and practitioners to examine modern building performance standards and sustainable construction. The conference focuses on low-energy design, practical Passivhaus innovations, and exemplary case studies driving the transition toward a greener built environment. Attendees…
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · Garden City
This regional lunch seminar hosted by WoodWorks tackles the real world hurdles of adopting mass timber across the building industry. Focusing on bridging the knowledge gap among design and construction professionals, the session covers practical sourcing, design coordination, and planning steps needed…
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · Seattle
This educational session and building tour examines mass timber implementation in educational facilities. The program begins with a technical presentation examining driver dynamics across the school construction market, structural strategies for large spans in gymnasiums and cafeterias, fire performance, acoustics, and International…
Nov 17, 2026
Virtual
This educational session examines exterior cement board wall assemblies, emphasizing Cement Board Stucco Systems and Cement Board Masonry Veneer systems. Participants will review strategies for integrating continuous insulation to satisfy International Energy Conservation Code standards while improving building energy efficiency and interior…
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · Layton
This WoodWorks educational jobsite tour examines the renovation and expansion of Vae View Elementary School. Originally constructed in 1962, the facility maintains its distinctive circular geometry while adding mass timber classrooms, administrative spaces, and a multipurpose activity area to replace aging portable…
Nov 19, 2026
In Person · St. Louis
This regional in-person seminar presents an introduction to mass timber structural systems and framing strategies. Participants review manufacturing methods, material properties, and design considerations for common components such as cross-laminated timber, nail-laminated timber, glued laminated timber, and structural composite lumber. The session…
Nov 19, 2026
In Person · Riverside
This educational site tour takes building professionals through the under-construction UC Riverside SoCal OASIS Park facility. Led by WoodWorks host Hamid Kaboli alongside project team members, the session examines how mass timber elements such as cross-laminated timber and glulam are integrated into…
Dec 1, 2026
Virtual
This regional online technical seminar covers code-compliant and constructible fire-resistant detailing for wood-frame buildings. Led by structural engineer Jason Bahr of WoodWorks, the session examines interior fire-rated assemblies including firewalls, fire barriers, and fire partitions. The presentation addresses essential design challenges where…
Dec 2, 2026
Virtual
This online session delivers a practical introduction to DesignPH 3.0, led by Dave Edwards of the Passive House Institute. Created as an iPHA member event, the presentation walks participants through the updated planning tool used for energy balancing and building modeling. The…
Dec 8, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar provides building professionals with strategies to expand the scale and density of light-frame wood structures. Presenter Chelsea Drenick explores underutilized code paths that allow Type III and Type V buildings to reach greater heights and areas. The session…
Dec 9, 2026
Virtual
This technical webinar explores the design and engineering strategies needed to reach six stories using light-frame wood construction. Drawing on practical project case studies, the session analyzes structural solutions, building code considerations, and fire resistance provisions required to deliver taller wood assemblies.…
Past briefings
Oct 12, 2017
In Person · New York City
The BuildingEnergy NYC Conference + Trade Show will take place on October 12th in New York City, New York, U.S. It is NYC’s fastest-growing event for professionals and…
Oct 12, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: What Is That Green Stuff?: Lessons from Operating a Rain Water Collection and Treatment System will take place on October 12th, online 9:30 – 10:30 AM…
Oct 5, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: City Habitats: City-Scale Green Infrastructure at Work will take place on October 5th, online 9:30 – 10:30 AM PST. As the iconic Pacific Northwest rain hits…
Oct 4, 2017
In Person · Oakland
The NAPHN17 Conference & Expo – Passive + Renewables will take place on October 4th – 8th in Oakland, California, US. The goal of the conference is to promote and…
Oct 4, 2017
In Person · Boise
The 31st Annual Idaho Energy and Green Building Conference will take place on October 4th – 5th in Boise, Idaho, U.S. This year’s theme is Making the Business…
Sep 29, 2017
In Person · Oakland
The full-day WELL AP exam prep workshop will take place on September 29th, in Oakland, California, U.S. It is designed to prepare you to pass the WELL AP…
Sep 28, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: Benchmarking — A Practical Approach 101 will take place on September 28th, online 1:00 – 2:00 PM PST. Part I of this two-part webinar covers the…
Sep 28, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: ZNE School Retrofit Readiness will take place on September 28th, online 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST. This webinar will share the findings of a recent…
Sep 28, 2017
Virtual
The Webinar: Projects in Process: A Look Inside Arch | Nexus’ New Net Positive Water Building will take place on September 28th, online 9:30 – 10:30 AM PST.…
Sep 27, 2017
In Person · Atlanta
The 2017 World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) will take place on September 27th – 29th in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The WEEC is the one truly comprehensive event where…
Sep 26, 2017
In Person · Brooklyn
New York Rev Future 2017 will take place on September 26th – 27th in Brooklyn, New York, US. Hosted by GreenTech Media, this conference will bring together key…
Sep 18, 2017
In Person · Santa Clara
VERGE 17 will take place on September 18th-21st in Santa Clara, CA, United States. VERGE is an annual conference and expo focusing on the technologies and systems that…
Sep 18, 2017
In Person · Seattle
CitiesAlive: 15th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference will take place on September 18th – 21st in Seattle, Washington, U.S. This year’s theme, Building Resilience and Equity Across…
Sep 17, 2017
In Person · New York
ICSD 2017, the International Conference on Sustainable Development 2017 will take place on September 18th – 20th in New York City, New York, U.S. The theme this year…
Sep 14, 2017
In Person · Bothell
The Built Green Conference 2017 will take place on September 14th in Bothell, Washington, U.S. This event has been occurring annually for a decade with the aim of…
Sep 12, 2017
In Person
The 9th Annual International Green Building Conference 2017 will take place on September 12th – 14th in Singapore. As the anchor event of the Singapore Green Building Week, it is…
Sep 12, 2017
In Person · Pittsburgh
The Living Product Expo ’17, Healthy Products for Everyone, will take place on September 12th – 14th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US. The Living Product Challenge re-imagines the design…
Sep 6, 2017
In Person · Lausanne
The CISBAT 2017 International Conference, Future Buildings and Districts, Energy Efficiency From Ganon to Urban Scale, will take place on September 6th – 8th in Lausanne, Switzerland. Focused on…
Aug 29, 2017
In Person · Toronto
The AESP Summer Conference 2017 will take place on August 29th – 31st in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Keeping track of all the changes impacting the energy industry feels…
Aug 25, 2017
In Person · Los Angeles
Workshop: Net Positive Energy: Power & The Living Building Challenge will take place on August 25th in Commerce, California, US as a shoulder workshop to the Net Zero…
Aug 24, 2017
In Person · Commerce
Net Zero 2017 – Energy + Water + Waste will take place on August 24th in Commerce, California, US. It is the nation’s largest event dedicated to net zero…
Aug 23, 2017
In Person · Commerce
Workshop: Zero Net Energy For Existing Buildings will take place on August 23rd in Commerce, California, US as a shoulder workshop to the Net Zero 2017 – Energy…
Aug 21, 2017
In Person · Mississauga
ICCE 2017, the 6th International Conference & Exhibition on Clean Energy will take place on August 21st – 23rd in Toronto, Canada. ICCE 2017 provides a platform for researchers…
Aug 15, 2017
In Person · Tampa
Energy Exchange Educational and Networking Forum 2017 will take place on August 15th – 17th in Tampa, Florida, U.S. It is the U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Management…