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Previous Events
January 13, 2026 — Green Building Incentives
As policies and funding options change, it's important to stay aware of programs that can help support green building. This seminar will give a clear overview of current incentives for energy-efficient and high-performance building design.
Speakers:
- Jacob Goldman, Vice President, Energy Tax Savers
- Ryan McCormick, Program Administrator, Lone Star PACE
- Katy Hernandez, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Energy
- Holly Prosser, Energy Efficiency Services Manager, Austin Energy
November 4, 2025 — Green Tech Horizons
Learn how sustainable building innovations are shaping the future of high-performance design. This seminar highlights breakthrough technologies that make buildings cleaner, smarter and more resilient. Understand how these advances are transforming the way we design and operate buildings for a healthier, more sustainable future.
Speakers:- David McKenna, Mechanical Engineer, Cushing Terrell
- Massimilano Santini, Managing and Sustainability Director, World Energy Absorption Chillers Europe
- Michael Ziebell, Associate Director of Business Development, IRBM
- Dragan Djurdjanovic, Professor, The University of Texas at Austin
September 9, 2025 — Design Build Alternatives
From natural building materials and modular construction to 3D-printed homes, the building industry continues to embrace emerging technologies and innovative construction techniques. In this seminar, speakers will share real-world successes and challenges they have encountered while implementing these game-changing methods.
Speakers:
- Chris Krager, Principal, Ma Modular
- Bungane Mehlomakulu, Sr. Director of Building + Construction Science, ICON
July 10, 2025 — Navigating Ratings and Certifications
Austin Energy Green Building developed the first rating system in the U.S. Since 1991, AEGB has certified over 21,000 green buildings. Join us to learn about the process and specifics of the Single Family, Multifamily and Commercial ratings. Understand how the ratings inform City of Austin zoning rules and energy codes. Explore how the rating system compares to and complements other certifications like LEED and WELL. Speakers will also share a case study that highlights the environmental, health and conservation benefits of using these best practices.
Speakers
- Conn Fraser, Green Building and Sustainability Consultant Sr, Austin Energy Green Building
- Julie Chandran, Conservation Program Coordinator, Austin Energy Green Building
- Mary Petrovich, Utility Strategist, Austin Energy Green Building
- America Alva, Associate Principal, Page
May 15, 2025 — Design for Wildfire Defense
This in-person only, half-day seminar will cover best practices for designing and maintaining landscapes and buildings to reduce ignition risks — both within and beyond the wildland-urban interface.
Speakers
- Cody Chappel, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, City of Austin-AFD, Wildfire Division
- David Bock, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Sr., City of Austin-AFD, Wildfire Division
- Kari Hines, Program Coordinator, Fire Adapted Communities, Mitigation and Prevention Department, Texas A & M Forestry Service
- Andrew Tighe, WUI Plans Examiner B, City of Austin-AFD, Prevention
- Beth Culver, WUI Plans Examiner C, City of Austin-AFD, Prevention
- Matt Risinger, CEO/Chief Builder, Risinger Build
- Adam Benefield, President, ECO Irrigation & Landscaping
- Aan Coleman, Founding Partner, Coleman and Associates
- Catherine Lee Doar, Utility Strategist, Austin Energy Green Building
- Jonathan Wright, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, City of Austin-AFD, Wildfire Division
Green by Design
April 01, 2025 — Session 1: Planning and Design
April 08, 2025 — Session 2: Materials and Landscaping
April 15, 2025 — Session 3: Home Systems
Interested in buying, building or remodeling a sustainable home? These online workshops cover the whole process, starting with the planning and design phase. Learn about building practices and technologies that can help make homes more comfortable and efficient while reducing maintenance costs. Attend one, two or all three of these free Tuesday evening sessions.
March 11, 2025 — Passive Building Design
Passive Building Design is a progressive approach to advanced energy efficiency in building design and technology. Learn how these methods reduce energy consumption while improving comfort in residential spaces. This session will cover the essentials of Passive House Institute United States (Phius) certifications and highlight local resources for creating low- to no-energy buildings.
Speakers
- Kevin Witt, AIA, CPHC, Phius Austin Alliance President, Founding Partner, Heliode Architecture
- Trey Farmer, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP, Principal and Partner, Chief Sustainability Officer, Forge Craft Architecture + Design
- Joseph Teng, Energy Efficiency Services Manager, Austin Energy
January 14, 2025 — What's New in Austin's Energy Code
The City of Austin will soon adopt the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with local amendments within the next year. Austin Energy Green Building will review significant changes to the 2024 IECC and local amendments. Speakers will explore how design teams can navigate various paths of compliance and use partnerships to help their clients in the field.
Speakers
- Mark Leger, Engineer B, Austin Energy
- Patricia Chawla, Energy Efficiency Services Manager, Austin Energy
November 12, 2024 — Universal Design – Accessible and Adaptive
Accessible and adaptive buildings support and uplift everyone. This seminar explores the significance of accessible buildings and how they contribute to an inclusive society. Attendees will learn about the principles of universal design, the strategies that support accessibility, and the social and economic benefits of creating spaces that everyone can navigate comfortably.
Speakers
- Elaine Andersen, RAS, ADAC, Co-Founder, Contour Collective
September 10, 2024 — Rethinking Water – Infrastructure and Impact
As water resources deplete, rethinking potable water is critical for water resilience. This seminar will explore local ordinances, public health measures and strategies. Speakers will share experiences and case studies about new systems designs that rethink water usage. They will also review the process of monitoring and maintaining public health standards.
Speakers
- Olivia Smith, PhD, MPH, Epidemiologist III, Texas Department of State Health Services
- Matt Freije, Consultant/Author/Instructor | CEO, LAMPS Water Quality Management
- Rebecca Batchelder, Engineer C, Austin Water
- Daniel Cavazos, Customer Programs Supervisor, Austin Water
July 9, 2024 — Embodied Carbon in Buildings - Material Considerations
Reducing embodied carbon in buildings is gaining importance among design teams. Yet, evaluating materials remains a challenge. Which materials could yield the greatest reduction? On which categories should builders focus? Join us to explore these questions through an engineer's research and a builder's case study of an Austin home.
Speakers:
- Martin Torres, PE, University of Colorado Boulder
- Greg Esparza, Co-Founder, Moontower Design & Build | CEO, Cross Cabin
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Date last reviewed or modified: 02/10/2026