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 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…
Past briefings
Aug 12, 2015
In Person · New York
Opening the Loop: Examining Net Positive Water in NYC will take place on August 12th in New York, New York, United States. In an in-depth study, the Living Building…
Aug 11, 2015
In Person · Sao Paulo/SP
The 2015 Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference and Expo will take place on August 11th – 13th in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Join the 6th edition of GreenBuilding Brasil, South America’s…
Aug 7, 2015
In Person · Melbourne
The JUST Label Workshop will take place on August 7th in Melbourne, Australia. The International Living Future Institute’s™ JUST™ program is a voluntary disclosure program and tool that…
Aug 4, 2015
In Person · Buffalo
The ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry will take place on August 4th – 6th in Buffalo, New York, United States. This year’s theme is titled…
Jun 26, 2015
In Person · Louisville
The Kentucky Green Roof & Wall Symposium + Conservation Conversation, Highlighting Green Architecture Benefits, Materials and Technology, will take place on June 26th in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Green…
Jun 25, 2015
Virtual
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop Webinar, focusing on Petal rationale + strategies: Equity, Beauty, Health and Happiness, will take place on June 25th at 9:00 –…
Jun 25, 2015
In Person · Stanford
The Silicon Valley Energy Summit will take place on June 25th in Stanford, California, United States. This is a Precourt Energy Efficiency Center annual event that offers unparalleled opportunities…
Jun 23, 2015
In Person · Pretoria
Sustainability Week will take place on June 23rd – 28th in the Pretoria/City of Tshwane, South Africa. Advancing the Green Economy through the sharing of knowledge across disciplines and sectors,…
Jun 22, 2015
Virtual
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop Webinar, focusing on Petal rationale + strategies: Materials, will take place on June 22nd at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. P.S.T. The Understanding…
Jun 17, 2015
Virtual
The Understanding the Living Building Challenge Workshop Webinar, focusing on Petal rationale + strategies: Water and Energy, will take place on June 17th at 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.…
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…