Accommodations
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is the venue for the 2026 Residential Building Design & Construction Conference at 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803. 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 Attendee Code: RBDC26A
- Group rate: $154 USD plus tax per night
- Penn Stater Reservations by phone, 1-814-963-5000, or online https://thepennstaterhotel.com/
Nearby Hotel Options (No Room Block or Transportation to Conference Venue):
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson - 1357 E. College Ave, State College, PA 16801
- Hampton Inn State College - 1101 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801
- Hilton Garden Inn State College - 1221 E. College Ave, State College, PA 16801
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