Building Science Summit NZ

Thank you for joining us in 2026. We look forward to welcoming you again in 2027.

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2027

CHRISTCHURCH: 8 MARCH

WELLINGTON: 10 MARCH

AUCKLAND: 12 MARCH

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

2026 Summit Overview

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Building Science Summit, 2–6 March 2026. It was fantastic to see such strong engagement from architects, designers, builders, and industry professionals committed to improving building performance in New Zealand.

A special thank you also goes to our international speakers and event sponsors whose support and expertise made the week possible.

Speaker Topics

We were privileged to hear from leading building science practitioners and researchers who shared their insights.

Across the three-day summit, experts from New Zealand, Canada, Australia and Germany shared practical building science principles and real-world project experience focused on designing and delivering building envelopes that perform as intended.

Key Highlights:

Presentations covered topics such as:

moisture management and drying potential
air and vapour control strategies
high-performance wall and roof assemblies
durability in different climate conditions
lessons learned from international building practices

Attendee Feedback

Feedback from attendees highlighted the value of practical, evidence-based knowledge and the opportunity to connect with peers across the industry. Some of the feedback included:

“Great event. Good to have the time to go in depth on subjects.”

“Some amazing stuff presented and on show.”

“Really enjoyed the varying speakers from different areas.”