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
Feb 1, 2015
In Person · Washington, D.C.
The Getting to Zero National Forum will take place on February 1 – 3 in Washington, D.C. Join industry specialists and hear their perspectives on the growth of zero energy buildings,…
Jan 26, 2015
In Person · Arlington
The 15th National Conference and Global Forum on Science, Policy and the Environment: Energy and Climate Change will take place on January 26th – 29th, 2015 in Washington,…
Jan 22, 2015
In Person · San Francisco
Net Positive Energy + Water Conference 2015 will take place on January 22nd – 23rd, 2015 in San Francisco, California. The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) will host…
Jan 20, 2015
Virtual
A webinar focusing on ZNE in CA: Lessons Learned, Tools, Trends & New Technology Guides will take place online on January 20th. California is leading the U.S. in zero…
Jan 12, 2015
In Person · San Diego
The Efficiency Sales Professional Boot Camp will take place on January 12th – 16th, 2015 in San Diego, California. The Boot Camp will provide five consecutive days of…
Jan 6, 2015
In Person · Washington
Building Innovation 2015: The National Institute of Building Sciences Third Annual Conference & Expo will take place on January 6th – 9th, 2015 in Washington, D.C. Building Innovation…
Dec 11, 2014
In Person · San Francisco
The Building Health Forum will take place on December 11th in San Francisco, California. Join more than 275 of the world’s preeminent experts and thought leaders pioneering the healthy buildings…
Dec 9, 2014
In Person · Orlando
The Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America will take place on December 9 – 11 in Orlando, Florida, U.S. This year’s conference tracks are dividing up…
Dec 7, 2014
In Person · Washington
The 2014 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change Conference (BECC) will take place on December 7 – 10 in Washington, DC. It focuses on understanding individual and organizational behavior…
Dec 3, 2014
In Person · Toronto
The National Green Building Expo 2014 will take place on December 3 – 4 in Toronto, Canada. It is Canada’s largest construction, design, and real estate expo and…
Nov 16, 2014
In Person · San Francisco
ACEEE’s first Intelligent Efficiency Conference will take place on November 16 – 18 in San Francisco, California. It intends to convene diverse communities to facilitate the sharing of…
Nov 12, 2014
In Person · Nashville
CitiesAlive, the 12th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference will take place on November 12 – 15 in Nashville, Tennessee. Water is fundamental to life and to green…
Nov 10, 2014
In Person · Stockholm
Building Sustainability SGBC 2014 will take place on November 10 – 11 in Stockholm, Sweden. Organized by the Sweden Green Building Council and the City of Stockholm, it…
Nov 6, 2014
In Person · Berkeley
The Water Wise Homes Conference will take place on November 6 in Berkeley, California. The Conference will deliver advanced solutions to help building professionals overcome water conservation barriers. Topics have…
Nov 5, 2014
In Person · Pasadena
The Green Schools Summit & Expo and Community College Summit will take place on November 6 – 7 in Pasadena, California. The Summit offers a unique forum for…
Oct 29, 2014
In Person · Copenhagen
Building Green 2014 will take place on October 29 – 30 in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is the biggest event in Denmark for sustainable design, construction, and the built…
Oct 28, 2014
In Person · Barcelona
The World Sustainable Building 2014 Conference (World SB14 Barcelona) will take place on October 28 – 30 in Barcelona, Spain. This year’s theme is “Sustainable Building Results…Are We…
Oct 28, 2014
In Person · Toronto
Buildings for Tomorrow, the 14th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology will take place on October 28 -30 in Toronto, Canada. It provides a forum for the…
Oct 27, 2014
In Person · San Francisco
VERGE San Francisco, GreenBiz Group’s flagship conference, will take place on October 27-30 in San Francisco, California. It will convene the world’s most progressive companies, cities and innovators…
Oct 24, 2014
In Person · Oakland
Build It Green’s free workshop on Healthy Net Zero: Focus on Materials will take place on October 24 in Oakland, California. The training will provide participants with knowledge of health and…
Oct 22, 2014
In Person · New Orleans
The USGBC Greenbuild 2014 will take place on October 22 – 24 in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building.…
Oct 20, 2014
In Person · Las Vegas
Solar Power International 14 will take place on October 20 – 23 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. It brings the full range of industry ideas, experts, professionals, and…
Oct 19, 2014
In Person · Milwaukee
The 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA) will take place on October 19 – 22 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its purpose is to bring together…
Oct 16, 2014
In Person · Hertfordshire
UK Passivhaus Conference 2014 will take place on October 16 in Hertfordshire, UK. It will include hands-on training sessions, a full-scale exhibition room, building tours, and a speed…