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 21, 2019
In Person · Stanford
The 5th Annual Industrialized Construction Forum 2019 will take place on February 21st, 2019 in Stanford, California, United States. Industrialized Construction continues to spread as a movement across the…
Feb 21, 2019
In Person · Lelow
Deep Green Building – Hemp Lime Construction will take place on February 21st – 23rd, 2019 in Lelow, Poland. The three day course will be informative and hands-on,…
Feb 19, 2019
In Person · Denver
The WRISE Leadership Forum will take place on February 19th – 21st, 2019 in Denver, Colorado, U.S. The WRISE (Women in Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy) Leadership Forum is…
Feb 14, 2019
Virtual
The webinar on Getting to Zero Energy Schools: A Closer Look at Districts Getting to Zero Energy will take place on February 14th, 2019 online. Schools are leading the…
Feb 14, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The second part of the Two-Part Training Course: Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater will take place on February 14th – 15th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Completing this…
Feb 12, 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…
Jan 28, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The first part of the Two-Part Training Course: Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater will take place on January 28th – February 1st, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.…
Jan 24, 2019
In Person · Decatur
Training Course: Earthcraft House Builder will take place on January 24th, 2019 in Decatur, Georgia, U.S. The EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable…
Jan 23, 2019
In Person · Seattle
2019: Trends and Incentives in Green Building will take place on January 23rd, 2019 in Seattle, Washington, U.S. This session will focus on hot green building opportunities for 2019.…
Jan 23, 2019
In Person · Bolzano
Klimahouse will take place on January 23rd – 26th, 2019 in Bolzano, Italy. The trade show’s strategic location in the heart of South Tyrol and Middle Europe provides the…
Jan 23, 2019
In Person · Miami
The Energy Expo will take place on January 23rd – 24th, 2019 in Miami, Florida, U.S. The Expo will feature equipment, technologies, products and know-how for the solar,…
Jan 21, 2019
In Person · Ssan Antonio
The AESP 29th Annual Conference & Expo will take place on January 21st – 24th, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas, US. AESP is a member-based association dedicated to improving…
Jan 15, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
Training Course: Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Initial Training will take place on January 15th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. As of April 22, 2008,…
Jan 7, 2019
In Person · Atlanta
The two-day training course: Duct & Envelope Tightness Verification will take place on January 7th – 8th, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. This course is designed to introduce the…
Dec 14, 2018
In Person · Eugene
Growing Green: How Sustainable Design and Mixed Use Development Can Work Together to Benefit Communities will take place on December 14th, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon, U.S. “Location, location, location”…
Dec 14, 2018
In Person · Milan
The Convention and Assembly of GBC Italy will take place on December 14th, 2018 in Milan, Italy. Living Future Europe will be hosting a Green Building Roundtable with representatives of various…
Dec 13, 2018
In Person · Amsterdam
Amsterdam: Sustainability Collaboration ILFI + Aspecta B.V. will take place on December 13th, 2018 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Looking to learn more about creating a Living Building, or Biophilic…
Dec 13, 2018
In Person · Paris
Paris: Material Health in France will take place on December 13th, 2018 in Paris, France. Started in the United States about fifteen years ago, the movement “Material Health” seeks…
Dec 13, 2018
Virtual
Webinar: Effective Design Strategies for Optimal Energy Performance and Occupant Comfort and Health will take place on December 13th, 2018 online. With building occupants spending an average of 90%…
Dec 12, 2018
In Person · Portland
The Biophilic Design Workshop will take place on December 12th, 2018 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. Humans have an innate connection to nature. Being immersed in it can reduce stress,…
Dec 11, 2018
In Person · Tumwater
The Path to Zero Net Energy Schools will take place on December 11th, 2018 in Tumwater, Washington, U.S. Schools are leading the race to zero net energy construction with…
Dec 11, 2018
In Person · San Francisco
The Energy Storage Summit 2018 will take place on December 11th – 12th, 2018 in San Francisco, California, US. Now in its fourth year, the Energy Storage Summit will…
Dec 10, 2018
In Person · Los Angeles
Hidden Abundance: Inaugural Upcyclers Gathering will take place on December 10th, 2018 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Innovators creating value from waste and those supporting the creation of…
Dec 7, 2018
In Person · Atlanta
Training course: BPI Building Analyst (BA) Professional will take place on March 18th – 21st, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The course is a comprehensive 4-day training which covers…