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The Buildings XV Conference is a prestigious international technical conference held in Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA that focuses on building science, performance, and the thermal behaviour of building envelopes. Organised by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), this event brings together a global audience of researchers, designers, engineers, architects, builders, product manufacturers, and consultants to share advanced knowledge and explore solutions to key challenges in the built environment.
The Buildings Conference series — held approximately every three years — centres on the thermal performance of exterior building envelopes and how envelope design impacts energy efficiency, durability, indoor environmental quality, and occupant comfort. The conference includes multiple technical tracks covering research and development (Principles), real-world design and construction applications (Practices), and insights specific to residential buildings, offering a balanced programme of academic depth and practical relevance.
Participants at the Buildings XV Conference benefit from a comprehensive technical programme that includes paper presentations, case studies, interactive discussions, and workshops addressing current challenges in building science. Topics commonly explored include advanced construction practices, moisture control and air barriers, building sustainability, integrated design tools, energy performance modelling, and strategies for improving overall building performance across climate zones. stry peers, thought leaders, and technical experts, enabling attendees to build professional connections and collaborate on emerging innovations that influence building performance standards worldwide. Since its inception decades ago, the Buildings Conference series has been recognised as an authoritative forum for sharing cutting-edge research, influencing design practice, and advancing technical knowledge in the building science community.
Held against the backdrop of Clearwater Beach — known for its relaxed coastal setting — the event combines rigorous technical content with informal opportunities for exchange among professionals dedicated to high-performance building design and environment-focused solutions.