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.
Oct 20, 2026
In Person · Chicago
WoodWorks Connect brings architects, structural engineers, and construction professionals together with leading wood product manufacturers and suppliers on the rooftop deck of Fulton Social. The networking session is designed to showcase modern products, building components, and services that support timber construction. Attendees…
Oct 22, 2026
In Person · West Des Moines
This regional in-person tour hosted by WoodWorks explores two pioneering multi-family mass timber developments in the Des Moines area: Junction Lofts and Goldfinch Lofts. Junction Lofts represents Iowa’s first residential mass timber building, while Goldfinch Lofts combines mass timber and light-frame hybrid…
Oct 26, 2026
Virtual
Organized by the New Buildings Institute and its Advanced Water Heating Initiative, this multi-day online event examines the deployment, technology, and economics of heat pump water heaters. Sessions explore both residential and commercial applications, covering packaged and split heat pump water heater…
Nov 10, 2026
Virtual
Mass timber structures demand rigorous on-site moisture management to safeguard structural integrity, dimensional stability, finish aesthetics, and building durability. In this technical webinar hosted by WoodWorks, experienced contractors Chad Hamilton of XL Construction and Matthew Tonello of Consigli examine practical field strategies…
Nov 12, 2026
In Person · South San Francisco
This educational tour explores the all-mass timber South San Francisco Wellness Center, highlighting mass timber design strategies in a modern healthcare environment. The facility combines glulam columns and beams with cross-laminated timber floor plates to house medical offices and a community wellness…
Nov 13, 2026
Organized in collaboration with the International Passive House Association and the Passive House Institute, the International Passive House Open Days event offers participants direct exposure to high-performance building practices. The program provides an established global framework to observe, understand, and evaluate certified…
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · Kuwait University City
The Ninth International Conference on Energy Research and Development (ICERD-9) convenes researchers, engineers, and industry leaders to optimize energy resource utilization across major consuming sectors in arid environments. Held under the patronage of the Crown Prince of Kuwait and aligned with Kuwait…
Nov 17, 2026
In Person · London
The UK Passivhaus Conference returns to convene practitioners, designers, policymakers, and industry leaders dedicated to low-energy design and high-performance building standards. Held over two packed days, the gathering highlights cutting-edge insights, trailblazing projects, and current best practices shaping energy-efficient architecture. Attendees will…
Jan 13, 2027
Organized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the 2027 Energy Efficiency Policy Forum convenes professionals to explore critical policy frameworks and market strategies across the built environment. ACEEE focuses on reducing utility bills, eliminating energy waste, and mitigating climate pollution…
Jan 23, 2027
In Person · Chicago
The 2027 ASHRAE Winter Conference gathers the global building sciences and HVAC&R community for an extensive program of technical sessions, committee meetings, networking events, and tours. Organized alongside the co-sponsored AHR Expo, the gathering offers dedicated professional development through ASHRAE Learning Institute…
Mar 3, 2027
In Person · Dallas
The inaugural ASHRAE Data Center and AI Integration Conference provides a dedicated platform addressing how artificial intelligence workloads impact facility design, cooling, and operational resilience. Rising compute demands require new strategies for extreme power density and cooling efficiency while meeting sustainability standards.…
Mar 16, 2027
In Person · Portland
The International Mass Timber Conference and Expo brings together building professionals to advance cross laminated timber and heavy timber construction. The expanded four-day program features an extensive exhibit floor with a dedicated Tech Hub showcasing specialized tools, software, and industry innovations. Attendees…
Past briefings
Jun 15, 2015
Virtual
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop webinar, focusing on the Living Building Challenge Petal – rationale + strategies: Place, will take place on June 15th at 9:00…
Jun 12, 2015
In Person · Cincinnati
The Introduction to the Living Building Challenge 3.0 – Cincinnati workshop will take place on June 12th in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Join the Cincinnati Collaborative for an…
Jun 10, 2015
Virtual
Brightest! Greenest! Buildings Europe 2015 will take place on June 10th – 11th online at 8:30 a.m – 7:30 p.m. CET. It is a virtual trade fair dedicated…
Jun 9, 2015
In Person · Amsterdam
The Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo Europe will take place on June 9th – 11th in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and will run in conjunction with POWER-GEN Europe. Keynotes…
Jun 8, 2015
In Person · Errol
EBUK 2015: Clayfest will take place on June 8th – 13th, 2015 in Errol, Scotland, UK. The theme of the conference is the culture of earth building, exploring…
Jun 2, 2015
In Person · Sacramento
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Materials Petal Workshop will take place on June 2nd in Sacramento, California, United States. The Living Building Challenge Materials Petal is intended to…
Jun 2, 2015
In Person · Vancouver
The Building Lasting Change 2015, CaGBC National Conference and Expo will take place on June 2nd – 4th in Vancouver, Canada. We are at a crossroads.The effects of climate…
Jun 1, 2015
In Person · Toronto
Grey to Green 2015, Exploring the Economics of Urban Agriculture and Resilience, will take place on June 1st – 2nd, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. This year’s Conference hosted…
Jun 1, 2015
In Person · East Melbourne
Frame Australia 2015 Conference and Exhibition, Building with Engineered Wood Construction Systems, will take place on June 1st in Melbourne, Australia. Residential construction using timber and engineered wood building…
May 31, 2015
In Person · San Francisco
The ACEEE Energy Efficiency Finance Forum, A Critical Moment, will take place on May 31st – June 2nd in San Francisco, California, United States. There is a historically…
May 28, 2015
Virtual
The Declare – Materials Transparency webinar will take place on May 28th at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. P.S.T. Material health and ingredient disclosure is a growing concern for the…
May 27, 2015
In Person · Los Angeles
EDRA46LosAngeles: brainSTORM, Dynamic Interactions of Environment-Behavior and Neuroscience, will take place on May 27th – 30th in Los Angeles, California, United States. Evidence from nearly a half-century of environment-behavior…
May 20, 2015
In Person · Jakarta
INAGREENTECH, the Indonesia International Green Technology and Eco Friendly Products Exhibition 2015 will take place on May 20th – 22nd in Jakarta, Indonesia. Supported by various Indonesian government…
May 20, 2015
In Person · Vienna
ICERE 2015, the International Conference on Environment and Renewable Energy, will take place on May 20th – 21st in Vienna, Austria. The goal of the Conference is to promote…
May 20, 2015
In Person · Stuttgart
The International Trade Fair and Conference for Energy Efficient Buildings and Decentralised Power Generation will take place on May 20th – 22nd in Stuttgart, Germany. The event is…
May 19, 2015
Virtual
The Introduction to the Materials Petal webinar will take place on May 19th at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. P.S.T. The Living Building Challenge Materials Petal is intended to induce…
May 19, 2015
Virtual
The Living Building Challenge in Affordable Housing: Findings from the Field webinar will take place on May 19th at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. P.S.T. Affordable housing projects are…
May 14, 2015
In Person · Atlanta
The AIA Convention 2015 will take place on May 14th – 15th in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The 2015 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project Award recipients will be…
May 13, 2015
In Person · New Haven
The Living Building Challenge Connecticut Presents: Using Passive House to Get to Net Zero Energy seminar will take place on May 13th in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.…
May 13, 2015
In Person · Atlanta
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Materials Petal Workshop will take place on May 13th in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The Living Building Challenge Materials Petal is intended to…
May 12, 2015
Virtual
The Passive House: Building a “Renewable Ready” California webinar will take place on May 12th at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST. This free webinar will discuss the cost‐optimized, high‐performance…
May 11, 2015
In Person · Miami
The 2015 International Concrete Sustainability Conference will take place on May 11th – 13th in Miami, Florida, United States. The Conference serves as a platform for North America…
May 8, 2015
In Person · Vancouver
The Understanding the Living Community Challenge workshop will take place on May 8th in Vancouver, BC, Canada. It will provide an in-depth introduction to the Living Community Challenge –…
May 7, 2015
In Person · Sacramento
The Sacramento Collaborative Launch will take place on May 7th in Sacramento, California, United States. The Living Building Challenge is going to Sacramento! Join local sustainability leaders for a…