Accommodations
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is the venue for the 2026 Residential Building Design & Construction Conference. It is located just minutes from the heart of Penn State University Park in State College, Pennsylvania.
On-site hotel amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour fitness center, two restaurants, complimentary parking.
Rooms are available for conference attendees at a discounted rate through Monday, February 16, 2026, or until the block is filled.
- Group code: RBDC26A
- Group rate: $154 USD plus tax per night
- Penn Stater Reservations by phone, 1-814-963-5000, or online https://thepennstaterhotel.com/
Airport Options
The University Park Airport in State College (SCE) is recommended. Please call The Penn Stater in advance to check for availability and schedule a free shuttle to the hotel. Other airport options are available, but you must arrange travel from the airport to State College.
Nearby airports with approximate driving times to State College:
- Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) - 1.5 hours
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 3 hours
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 3.5 hours
- Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 3.5 hours
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 3.5 hours

8th RBDCC (2026)
- In Person | March 18-19, 2026
- State College, Pennsylvania
- Registration
- Accommodations
- Lab Tour
- Wednesday Schedule
- Networking on the Exhibit Floor
- Thursday Schedule