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 13, 2026
Hybrid
The International Passive House Open Days offer a global platform to explore energy-efficient building practices through real-world developments. Organizers welcome completed projects, sites under construction, and initiatives in progress. Participating project teams can present their work to an international audience by hosting…
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 AIAU live course examines exterior cement board applications, with specific focus on Cement Board Stucco Systems and Cement Board Masonry Veneer systems. Participants will learn how incorporating continuous insulation into these assemblies helps meet International Energy Conservation Code requirements while improving…
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 WoodWorks jobsite tour offers an on-site look at the under-construction UC Riverside SoCal OASIS Park facility in Riverside, California. Led by Hamid Kaboli and members of the project team, the session examines how cross-laminated timber and glulam are integrated into the…
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…
Past briefings
Sep 23, 2026
Virtual
This roundtable examines how very high efficiency HVAC systems paired with dedicated outside air systems help decarbonize commercial and residential buildings. Industry leaders and mechanical engineering researchers review how combining high-performance equipment with smart design principles yields significant energy savings while improving…
Sep 23, 2026
In Person · Renton
The 2026 ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference convenes built environment leaders to address energy efficiency, occupant health, and greenhouse gas reduction across new and existing facilities. Now in its sixth year, the event centers on practical execution, moving from policy mandates to projects…
Sep 22, 2026
Virtual
This recorded session from New Buildings Institute addresses the growing strain data center projects place on regional electric grids, climate targets, and communities. Lead report author Nora Wang Esram and expert panelists unpack the proposed Data Center Energy Performance Evaluation Framework. The…
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, the NYPH Regenerative Metropolis Symposium 2026 convenes multidisciplinary practitioners to examine the future of regenerative design and the built environment. Centered on the theme of Regenerative Economics, the event investigates what defines regenerative design today.…
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 webinar examines the challenges and solutions surrounding energy efficiency and electrification retrofits in rental housing. Upgrading older equipment with modern systems can lower operational energy expenses and enhance resident comfort. However, projects that lack proactive planning risk displacing occupants, triggering rent…
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…
Feb 3, 2022
In Person · Blanchardstown
The Smart & Green Building Expo is being held on 15th April 2021 in the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown. The purpose Smart & Green Building Expo has a…
Feb 2, 2022
In Person · Stanford
What is the Industrialized Construction Forum? Founded in 2014, the mission of the IC Forum is to be the premier hub for industry knowledge exchange among the growing community…
Jan 29, 2022
Hybrid · Las Vegas
The 2022 ASHRAE Winter Conference will be a hybrid experience, offering both in-person and virtual options for participation for attendees. The conference will feature over 80 technical sessions…
Jan 19, 2022
Virtual
Existing multifamily and mixed-use buildings can use the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) to earn green certification when the buildings are renovated to be more sustainable and…