Better Building by Design (BBD)
Make plans now to join us May 6-7 at the DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center in South Burlington, VT for the 2026 Better Building by Design Conference.
Stay tuned for more details about the conference theme and keynote speaker.
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.