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
Mar 28, 2019
In Person · Chico
The This Way to Sustainability Conference XIV Regenerating Ecological Systems: Impacts and Solutions to Climate Crisis will take place on March 28th – 29th in Chico, California, U.S.…
Mar 27, 2019
In Person · Aurora
The WEN (Women’s Energy Network) 2019 Conference will take place on March 27th – 29th, 2019 in Aurora, Colorado, U.S.
Mar 21, 2019
Virtual
The webinar: Tools for Getting to Zero Energy in New School Construction will take place on March 21st, 2019 online. Zero energy schools are indeed possible and don’t have…
Mar 21, 2019
In Person · Milwaukee
The Workshop: Exploring Carbon Negative Building Materials and Methods will take place on March 21st, 2019 in Rolling Hills, California, United States. Passive House California (PHCA) board member Beate…
Mar 21, 2019
In Person · San Francisco
The annual Water Conservation Showcase will take place on March 21, 2019 in San Francisco, California, U.S. Now in its 16th year running, it is among the most…
Mar 20, 2019
In Person · Washington
The Renewable Energy Policy Forum will take place on March 20th, 2019 in Washington, D.C. U.S. Now in its 16th year, the ACORE’s Renewable Energy Policy Forum is the…
Mar 19, 2019
In Person · Portland
The International Mass Timber Conference will take place on March 19th – 21st, 2019 in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is the largest gathering of cross-laminated timber and other…
Mar 15, 2019
In Person · Altadena
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on March 15th, 2019 in Altadena, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out about…
Mar 13, 2019
In Person · Boston
The BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show will take place on March 14th – 15th, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. It is the region’s leading event for professionals and…
Mar 12, 2019
Virtual
The Webinar: Integrated Design Process: Overcoming Design and Management Challenges will take place on March 12th, 2019 online. A collaborative design/construction team can result in buildings that have greater…
Mar 11, 2019
In Person · Nashville
The 2019 Hot Water Forum will take place on March 11th – 13th, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Homeowners and building occupants expect to receive a constant supply of…
Mar 7, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training Course: Earthcraft House Builder will take place on March 7th, 2019 in Decatur, Georgia, U.S. The EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable…
Mar 6, 2019
Virtual
The WELL AP Exam Prep will take place on March 6th, 2019 online at 3:30pm Eastern Time (12:30pm Pacific). Are you considering taking the WELL AP Exam? This interactive…
Mar 6, 2019
Virtual
The LEED v4.1 Ask the Expert session on BD+C and ID+C will take place at 8:00 am and 1:00 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time) on March 6th, 2019…
Mar 5, 2019
In Person · London
Formerly known as Ecobuild, Futurebuild 2019 will take place on March 5th – 7th, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. This year’s focus will be on tackling the biggest challenges…
Mar 5, 2019
Virtual
The webinar: Technical Proposals Putting the 2021 IECC on a Glide Path to Efficiency will take place on March 5th, 2019 online. Updating of the 2021 International Energy Conservation…
Mar 1, 2019
In Person · San Jose
Training: CALGreen & Energy Code will take place on March1st, 2019 in San Jose, California, United States. This training seminar will give you an opportunity to find out about…
Mar 1, 2019
In Person · San Jose
AI.19, Architectural Intelligence, Framing the Future of Silicon Valley will take place on March 1st, 2019 in San Jose, California, United States. The American Institute of Architects, Silicon Valley…
Feb 28, 2019
In Person · San Francisco
The seminar: Passive House & Airtight Multi-family Residences will take place on February 28th, 2019 in San Francisco, California, United States. Airtightness is a major part of high efficiency…
Feb 28, 2019
In Person · Portland
2019 PHnw Annual Conference: 10 Years of Building Beyond Zero will take place on February 28th – March 1st, 2019 in Portland, Oregon, United States. This is the 10th…
Feb 27, 2019
Virtual
The LEED v4.1 Ask the Expert session on O+M will take place at 8:00 am and 1:00 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time) on February 27th, 2019 online. Get answers…
Feb 26, 2019
In Person · San Francisco
Seminar: Examining Carbon Impacts of Tall Buildings in Dense Urban Settings will take place on February 26th, 2019 in San Francisco, California, U.S. “Density is good” is a frequently-heard…
Feb 22, 2019
In Person · Milwaukee
The AEC Hackathon 6.1 – Silicon Valley will take place on February 22nd – 24th, 2019 in Silicon Valley, California, United States. The AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) Hackathon…
Feb 21, 2019
In Person
Healthy Home Training for Building Professionals is an eight-week course taking place between February 21st – April 11th, 2019 in Bellevue, Washington, U.S. This course is built for construction,…