Better Buildings by Design

Efficiency Vermont's Better Buildings by Design (BBD) Conference brings together top talent in building technology and design from across the country Every year BBD welcomes more than 1,000 design, construction, and business professionals to Burlington, Vermont BBD13 Keynote speaker S. Robert Hastings illuminates the evolution from passive solar to passive house to plus-energy architecture Attendees take in the BBD13 Keynote address BBD13 attendees meet and greet in the exhibitor hall More than 50 exhibitors from around the country display their latest products and services Vermont Energy Investment Corporation sponsors the annual Blair Hamilton Scholarship to support and inspire some of BBD's youngest attendees Presenter John Straube discusses heating, cooling and ventilating very low energy homes A BBD13 exhibitor and attendee review new energy efficiency technologies Attendees browse the poster displays for Efficiency Vermont's 2013 Best of the Best award winners Efficiency Vermont's Ethan Goldman presents insights from SmartGrid data Efficiency Vermont's booth provides a space to share information, ask questions, and receive technical assistance and guidance on energy efficiency

BBD 2013 presentation documents are online!

Visit the 2013 conference schedule page and
download presentations for each workshop listing.

BBD: The Cutting Edge of Building Science and Design

Come sharpen your skills with some of the brightest minds in building science at Better Buildings by Design (BBD). This not-for-profit conference sponsored by Efficiency Vermont brings together top talent in building technology and design from across the country (and beyond), to help keep Vermont and regional professionals at the forefront of their fields.

What’s In Store

  • Interactive learning about building durability, efficiency, and value for both residential and commercial projects
  • Choose from over 35 workshops in four learning tracks to help you get the most relevant info for your business
  • Experience the latest products and services presented by over 50 exhibitors
  • Network with over 1,000 design and construction professionals