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
Dec 5, 2019
In Person · Milwaukee
The Workshop: From Sustainable to Circular – How Materials Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on December 5th – 6th, 2019 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Global…
Dec 2, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Workshop: EarthCraft House Builder will take place on December 2nd, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction…
Nov 19, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Greenbuild 2019 will take place on November 19th – 22nd, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. When we come together at Greenbuild, we are one community of professionals, advocates…
Nov 18, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Workshop: Duct & Envelope Tightness Verification will take place on November 18th – 19th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This two-day course is designed to introduce the…
Nov 5, 2019
In Person · Milwaukee
The Workshop: From Sustainable to Circular – How Materials Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on November, 2019 in London, UK. Global support for the circular…
Nov 5, 2019
In Person · Amsterdam
Wastebuild, the event for a circular and regenerative built environment, will take place on November 5th – 6th, 2019 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The outdated linear model of…
Nov 4, 2019
In Person · Stockholm
The C2CPII Design & Innovation Forum: Transforming Products for the Circular Economy will take place on November 4th – 5th, 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden. This two-day forum will feature leading…
Nov 4, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Lead Safety RPP Refresher training course will take place on November 4th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. It will provide training in renovation, repair, and painting contractors…
Oct 28, 2019
In Person · Emeryville
The Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD/C) Training Course will take place on October 28th – November 1st, 2019 in San Francisco, California, United States. Are you ready to design…
Oct 21, 2019
In Person · Munich
The Workshop: From Sustainable to Circular – How Materials Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on October 21st, 2019 in Munich, Germany. Global support for the…
Oct 21, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Workshop: Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Initial Training will take place on October 21st, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This one-day class on lead paint…
Oct 15, 2019
In Person · Minneapolis
The 2019 National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource will take place on October 15th – 17th, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. ACEEE will host the tenth National…
Oct 14, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Workshop: Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater will take place on October 14th – 18th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Completing this two-part course is the necessary…
Oct 10, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Workshop: EarthCraft House Builder will take place on October 10th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. It will provide a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction…
Oct 9, 2019
In Person · Oakland
The solutions-focused 2019 Getting to Zero National Forum will take place on October 9th – 11th, 2019 in Oakland, California, U.S. It is the premier global event dedicated to…
Oct 7, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Quality Control Inspector Refresher course will take place on October 7th – 8th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. It is a comprehensive…
Oct 2, 2019
In Person · Los Angeles
Net Zero 2019 will take place on October 2nd – 4th, 2019 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. The 6th annual conference will focus on net zero energy, water,…
Sep 16, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The Workshop: Fundamentals of Building Science will take place on September 16th, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This course is designed to provide participants with a practical knowledge…
Sep 9, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor course will take place on September 9th – 13th in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. It is a comprehensive 5-day training which…
Sep 2, 2019
In Person · Rome
Building Simulation 2019 will take place on September 2nd – 4th, 2019 in Rome, Italy. It is the premier international event in the field of building performance simulation, and…
Aug 30, 2019
In Person
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on August 30th, 2019 in San Mateo, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out…
Aug 16, 2019
In Person
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on August 16th, 2019 in Sacramento, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out about…
Aug 12, 2019
In Person · Portland
The 2019 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry will take place on August 12th – 15th, 2019 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. Our theme for this historic Summer Study…
Aug 2, 2019
In Person
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on August 2nd, 2019 in Fresno, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out about…