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 27, 2026
Hybrid · San Jose
This hybrid training and trade fair focuses on split system heat pump water heaters, an emerging technology that locates the compressor outdoors separate from the storage tank. Organized during Heat Pump Water Heater Week, the program pairs interactive instruction from a leading…
Oct 27, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar hosted by WoodWorks provides an in-depth comparison of light-frame and mass timber systems for mid-rise building design. Led by structural engineer Mark Bartlett, the session investigates how building code provisions, construction classification, occupancy, and project objectives guide structural…
Oct 28, 2026
In Person · Bozeman
This regional in-person seminar and tour hosted by WoodWorks tackles structural design methodologies for mid-rise wood construction. Developed for practitioners navigating four- to six-story multi-family buildings, the session examines technical detailing across gravity and lateral systems. Structural considerations include wood shrinkage mitigation,…
Oct 29, 2026
In Person
Heat Pump Water Heater Week 2026 is an organized multi-day event presented by the New Buildings Institute dedicated to advancing heat pump water heating systems. The program gathers industry professionals to focus on clean energy water heating solutions across the built environment.…
Nov 3, 2026
In Person · Portland
WoodWorks and ULI host an educational jobsite tour of the Paul Edwards Building, a three-story multi-family housing development in Portland designed for low-income veterans. Participants will explore how volumetric modular light-frame wood construction helped manage project costs and accelerate the delivery of…
Nov 4, 2026
Virtual
This accredited continuing education webinar examines how to apply circular design principles across each stage of a building lifecycle. Presented by Jonathan North of Mohawk Industries, the session focuses on practical approaches to reduce environmental impacts across the built environment. Attendees will…
Nov 4, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar examines how architects, engineers, and contractors can successfully collaborate to plan and deliver mass timber buildings. Led by WoodWorks structural engineer Shannon Williams, the session reviews timber products, preconstruction coordination, and project delivery methods. Participants will explore case-based…
Nov 5, 2026
Virtual
This regional online seminar examines code-compliant and constructible fire protection detailing for wood-frame buildings. Led by Jessica Scarlett of WoodWorks, the technical presentation focuses on interior fire-rated assemblies, including firewalls, fire barriers, and fire partitions. Participants will review methods for calculating fire-resistance…
Nov 10, 2026
Virtual
This WoodWorks webinar explores jobsite moisture control practices essential for the structural integrity, dimensional stability, and appearance of mass timber structures. Industry contractors Chad Hamilton of XL Construction and Matthew Tonello of Consigli share real-world methods derived from completed commercial projects. The…
Nov 11, 2026
Virtual
This technical webinar presents a detailed project spotlight on the Oxford Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, delivered jointly by the International Passive House Association and the Passive House Institute. Presenters Laszlo Lepp from the Passive House Institute and Will South from Etude…
Nov 12, 2026
Virtual
This technical webinar explores building enclosure strategies to protect mass timber assemblies from moisture intrusion and accumulation. Led by building scientist Brad Carmichael, the session examines the unique hygrothermal behavior of cross-laminated timber and glued-laminated timber. Participants will review high-performance wall and…
Nov 12, 2026
In Person · South San Francisco
This educational building tour offers an extensive look at the all-mass timber South San Francisco Wellness Center, highlighting how timber construction applies to healthcare environments. The facility incorporates glue-laminated timber columns and beams alongside cross-laminated timber floor plates to house community wellness…
Past briefings
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…
May 7, 2015
Virtual
The Energy Management in Multifamily Buildings Webinar will take place on May 7th at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PST. This free webinar will discuss the current state of energy…
Apr 28, 2015
Virtual
The Solar Thermal Net-Zero Energy Equipment Webinar will take place on April 29th at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PST. In this free webinar, solar thermal Net-Zero Energy equipment will be…
Apr 27, 2015
In Person · Shanghai
The SNEC 9th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition (PV Power Expo) will take place on April 28th – 30th in Shanghai, China. There will be various workshops on…
Apr 25, 2015
In Person · Minneapolis
The 2015 ASIC National Conference will take place on April 25th – 27th in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, and is organized by the American Society of Irrigation Consultants.…
Apr 22, 2015
In Person · Belgrade
RENEXPO Western Balkans will take place on April 22nd – 23rd in Belgrade, Serbia. It will focus on renewable energy and is the largest energy platform for the…
Apr 21, 2015
In Person · Portland
The Efficiency Exchange 2015 will take place on April 21st – 23rd in Portland, Oregon. Organizers BPA (Bonneville Power Administration) and NEEA (Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance) are bringing together public…
Apr 14, 2015
In Person · Litchfield Park
Greentech Media’s 8th Annual Solar Summit 2015 will take place on April 14th – 16th in Phoenix, Arizona. The Solar Summit focuses on what the solar industry needs…
Apr 7, 2015
In Person · Sacramento
Now in its ninth year, the Green California Summit will take place on April 7th = 8th in Sacramento, California. It is an annual opportunity for stakeholders from the…
Apr 6, 2015
In Person · Sacramento
The Zero Net Energy Workshop and Building Tour will take place on April 6th, 2015 in Sacramento, California. California has set ambitious goals for buildings to achieve Zero Net Energy…
Apr 1, 2015
In Person · Seattle
The Living Future 2015 unConference will take place on April 1st – 3rd, 2015 in Seattle,Washington. Living Future is the forum for leading minds in the green building movement seeking solutions…
Mar 24, 2015
In Person · San Francisco
The 12th Annual Water Conservation Showcase will take place on March 24th in San Francisco, California. The Showcase brings together experts, innovative products and services, and the sustainable development community to…
Mar 3, 2015
In Person · Boston
The 2015 Net-Zero North American Leadership Summit will take place on March 3rd – 5th, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Summit is conjoined with the North East Sustainable…
Feb 25, 2015
In Person · Wels
World Sustainable Energy Days will take place on February 25th – 27th in Wels, Austria. It is a global meeting place for the sustainable building community and brings…
Feb 4, 2015
In Person · South Burlington
Better Buildings By Design 15: Trends in Cold Climate Construction will take place on February 4th – 5th in South Burlington, Vermont. Hosted by Efficiency Vermont, the design…