Better Building by Design (BBD)
Join us May 6-7 at the DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center in South Burlington, VT for the 2026 Better Building by Design Conference.
Attendee registration is now open
Sign up early to save! Overnight accommodations can also be booked at a discounted rate.
We are pleased to welcome Ellen Kahler to BBD 2026 as our Keynote Speaker.
Conference Theme: Tight Margins, Bold Moves: Building for Affordability, Efficiency, and Electrification
In a time of market volatility, this year's conference rallies bold thinkers and doers to forge collaborative, affordable, and durable solutions for a resilient Vermont. We'll dive into two of the most pressing issues in the industry: workforce development and supply chain collaboration.
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.
Sponsor Registration
Registration for BBD 2026 sponsors and exhibitors is now open.
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.