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
Jul 19, 2019
In Person · Irvine
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on July 19th, 2019 in Irvine, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out about…
Jul 11, 2019
In Person · San Francisco
The 3rd Annual Light! Design Expo, Northern California’s Architectural Lighting and Design Show will take place on July 11th, 2019 in San Francisco, California, U.S. This exciting annual architectural…
Jun 27, 2019
In Person · New York
The NAPHN19 Conference and Expo (North American Passive House Network) will take place on June 27th – 28th, 2019 in New York, New York, United States. This year’s…
Jun 17, 2019
In Person · Minneapolis
The Workshop: From Sustainable to Circular – How Materials Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on June 17th, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. Global support for…
Jun 7, 2019
In Person · South San Francisco
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on June 7th, 2019 in South San Francisco, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find…
May 16, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training course: Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting Refresher Training will take place on February 12th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. It will train renovation, repair, and painting…
May 14, 2019
In Person · Paradise Valley
Solar Summit 2019 will take place on May 14th – 15th, 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. Now in its 12th year, Solar Summit remains the premier conference for defining…
May 10, 2019
In Person · Los Angeles
The Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD/C) Training Course will take place on May 10th – 12th and the 18th – 19th, 2019 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Are…
May 9, 2019
Virtual
The webinar: Getting to Zero Buildings Growth and Trends for 2019 will take place on May 9th, 2019 online. Targets for zero energy and zero carbon outcomes are…
May 9, 2019
In Person · Cologne
Bauen Digital (Building Digital) will take place on May 9, 2019 in Cologne, Germany. Building Digital planning methods are increasingly being used in construction practice. Digital modeling, storage…
May 8, 2019
In Person · Washington
Seminar: From Sustainable to Circular: How the Right Materials Choices Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on May 8th, 2019 in Washington, D.C., U.S. Global support for…
May 7, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Seminar: From Sustainable to Circular: How the Right Materials Choices Can Make Green Buildings Greener will take place on May 7th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Global support for…
May 2, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training course: Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Initial Training will take place on May 2nd, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. As of April 22, 2008,…
May 1, 2019
In Person · Seattle
Living Future Unconference 19 will take place on May 1st – May 3rd, 2019 in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Living Future is all about cross-industry collaboration. We believe regenerative design…
Apr 26, 2019
In Person
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on April 26th, 2019 in Santa Monica, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out…
Apr 25, 2019
Virtual
The webinar: Understanding the Feasibility of Getting to Zero in School Retrofits will take place on April 25th, 2019 online. The majority of school buildings operating today can achieve…
Apr 22, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training Course: Earthcraft House Builder will take place on April 22nd, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable…
Apr 17, 2019
In Person · San Francisco
The Intermediate Lighting Class Series will take place from April 17th – June 19, 2019 every Wednesday evening. It is back by popular demand since the first class…
Apr 15, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training course: BPI HEP Quality Control Inspector (QCI) will take place on April 15th – 19th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) Quality Control…
Apr 15, 2019
In Person · Orlando
The CxEnergy 2019 Conference & Expo will take place on April 15th – 18th, 2019 in Orlando, Florida, U.S. It is a conference and expo dedicated exclusively to building…
Apr 12, 2019
In Person · Oakland
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on April 12th, 2019 in Oakland, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out about…
Apr 11, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training course: BPI Combustion Safety will take place on April 11th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This course introduces participants to the components of safe combustion and combustion safety…
Apr 8, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training course: Duct & Envelope Tightness Verification will take place on April 8th – 9th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This two-day course is designed to introduce the skills…
Mar 29, 2019
In Person · San Diego
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on March 29th, 2019 in San Diego, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out…