USGBC Texas upcoming events

Texas Roundup at Greenbuild 2026 (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Texas Roundup at Greenbuild 2026
Wednesday, October 21
3:30 PM (EST)
Javits Center
Meet at Greenbuild sign

Are you attending Greenbuild 2026? Let us know!

We are looking forward to connecting with all the Texas Chapter members on Wednesday, October 21st. We will meet up beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Greenbuild sign (exact located to be announced closer to the date).

Please pass this along to your friends and colleagues attending from Texas!

See you there!

North: An Evening with Bill McKibben (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Register Now

North: The Future of HVAC Technology (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Tour: The Future of HVAC Technology
Lennox Global Research & Development Center

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Lennox Product Development & Research
1600 Metrocrest Dr.
Carrollton, TX 75006

4:00PM - 6:00PM

About the Event:

The most efficient heat pumps, air conditioners, and furnaces available on the market today were developed right here in Carrollton, Texas. Lennox was also the first manufacturer to successfully complete the Department of Energy’s Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm came to visit Lennox PD&R to recognize the achievement in 2022.

Join us for a discussion of the latest in HVAC energy efficiency and controls research, hear what’s on the horizon for Low Global Warming Potential refrigerants, and explore the impact of HVAC in a Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment.

Following the discussion, join us for tour of the testing facility. See the Extreme Environmental Test chambers, accelerated life testing, the “shake table,” airflow tunnels, sound testing, corrosion testing, and more. Whether you're an architect, engineer, owner, contractor, student, or sustainability professional, this is a great opportunity to learn from an industry leader and connect with the North Texas green building community

Member Cost: $20
Non-members: $25
Emerging Leaders/Students: $15

Please contact Jonathan Kraatz about sponsorship opportunities.

Gulf: Houston AEC Mega Mixer (Wednesday, November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Save your seat here

Preregistration is free for members. $25 at the door.

Join us for the Houston AEC Industry Fall Mega Mixer!

We're excited to bring together the best of Houston's AEC professionals for a one-of-a-kind networking experience with our first ever HOUSTON AEC MEGA MIXER!

This year, USGBC Texas, AGC Houston, ASA Houston, I-LinCP, SMPS Houston have proudly partnered to create an evening of connection, collaboration, and community. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and industry leaders.

SPONSOR starting at only $150!

(For general Registration and Sponsorship, please use the blue "Register" button at the bottom of the left-hand column.)

Partner: WELL 2026 Austin Summit (Thursday, November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Overview

Strengthen your understanding of WELL and forge local connections with experts in your area.

Join us for our inaugural WELL 2026 Austin Summit to connect with local thought leaders, innovators and experts focused on advancing healthy buildings and people-centered design. Each summit is uniquely crafted to address the specific needs of your region, while simultaneously integrating global perspectives from the WELL movement.

Expect engaging sessions focused on local trends, case studies and success stories that highlight the tangible impact of WELL in your community. You’ll gain actionable insights directly relevant to your work, while networking with key professionals shaping the future of health and well-being in your area.

Our summits are more than an event—they are a chance to drive change, expand your professional network and deepen your commitment to creating spaces that put people first.

Register Now!

South: Tour of SAT Terminal C - San Antonio International Airport (Friday, November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:45:00 GMT

Event Parking:

Networking opportunity following the Tour at Wild Barley! We hope to see you there!

South (RGV): Green Coffee - MCALLEN, TX (Tuesday, November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Central: Green Coffee Hour (Thursday, November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

GREEN COFFEE HOUR

Thursday, November 12th at 8:30 AM-9:30 AM

Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches

3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723

About the Event

The Central Regional Council of USGBC-Texas hosts Green Coffee Hours each quarter, open to the public. This FREE event offers the opportunity to meet and network with people in green careers: architecture, engineering, sustainability, environmental governance professions, and more. For updates and additional information, please be sure to RSVP.

South: Green Coffee - San Antonio (Thursday, November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Central: Austin Sustainable Building Materials Forum (Friday, November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Sustainable Building Materials Forum

City of Austin Permitting and Development Center
6310 Wilhelmina Delco Blvd, Austin

Friday, November 13
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

free event

Overview

Join the City of Austin for Design, (De)Construction and the Circular Economy a full-day event exploring sustainability, circularity and regenerative urbanism. Confirmed speakers, panels and workshops are listed below. Explore program details on the Speak Up Austin event registration page.

Keynote

Kira Gould, Hon. AIA, LEED AP, Principal/Founder, Kira Gould CONNECT, Senior Fellow at Architecture 2030

Panels

The Carbon We've Already Invested: Cutting Emissions through Reuse and Retrofits
From Scrappy to Scalable: Building a Reuse Business
Innovating for Circularity: Building Technologies, Materials and Processes That Transform Waste
Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Success in Building Deconstruction
One Region, Shared Resources: Scaling Material Exchange
Rethinking What's Already Built

Workshops

Writing Technical Specifications
Tools for Measuring Carbon (tentative)

Attendance Details

Event is free and open to everyone, and RSVP is required.

REGISTER HERE

LEED v5 Resilience Assessment Workshop (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Cost: members $75 | $95 nonmembers | $25 students

USGBC Texas members will receive a member code via email.

Take a deep dive into resilience in LEED v5 through an interactive workshop exploring the Climate Resilience Assessment and its role in addressing critical environmental and social imperatives. Special pricing is available for USGBC members, students, and emerging professionals. Space is limited – register today!

Register Here

Central: Holiday Party (Thursday, December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Celebrate the Season with USGBC Central Texas

When: Thursday December 3, 2025

4:30pm-7:30pm

Where: SXSW Center Rooftop

1400 Lavaca St. Austin, TX 78701

Join us at the SXSW Center Rooftop for a festive evening with friends and colleagues from across the region. As the year comes to a close, we're excited to celebrate you and thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to creating more sustainable, green, and healthy communities.

Come raise a glass, connect with colleagues, and ring in the holidays together! Registration opening soon.

Thank you to our sponsors:

South: Green Coffee - San Antonio (Thursday, December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 14:30:00 GMT