Better Building by Design (BBD)
Make plans now to join us April 7-8, 2027, at the DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center in South Burlington, VT for the 2027 Better Building by Design Conference.
Join Efficiency Vermont to connect, innovate, and lead with courage in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
Better Building by Design is the region's premier design and construction conference, which features interactive learning about building durability, efficiency, and value for both residential and commercial projects.
BBD 2027 Call for Presentations is now open!
Please submit your BBD 2027 presentation proposal topic by clicking here. The deadline for submitting a proposal is Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 11:59PM, ET.
The BBD 2027 conference theme is Bridge the Gap: From Vision to Implementation and the conference will focus on the practical steps required to turn high-performance building goals into completed projects. Energy efficiency, decarbonization, resilience, affordability, and occupant health all depend on decisions made throughout the project lifecycle - from early design and budgeting through construction, installation, commissioning, and operation.
Sponsor Registration is NOW OPEN
Registration for BBD 2027 sponsors is now open and an exhibitor registration option will be available later this autumn. View the BBD 2027 sponsor and exhibitor benefits brochure.
Reasons to Attend
Hear from the experts
Find out what works, what doesn’t, and what you can put into practice immediately through the research and experience of nationally recognized leaders in the field.
Strengthen your competitive edge
Learn the latest techniques and technologies for superior building performance, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality.
Make key contacts
Network with the region’s top design and construction professionals who share your commitment to quality construction, energy efficiency, aesthetic integrity, occupant health and comfort, and environmental stewardship.
Sponsor trade show
See the latest innovations in energy-efficient products and services for the design and construction industry. Speak with service providers and manufacturers’ representatives about cutting-edge techniques, materials, equipment, and systems for superior building performance, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality.
Best of the Best
Winners of Efficiency Vermont’s Best of the Best Awards will be honored during the conference. Browse among inspiring plans, drawings, and photos of the award-winning homes and buildings from the design competition.