Building Science Summit NZ

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

NEXT EVENT: MARCH 2027

CHRISTCHURCH

WELLINGTON

AUCKLAND

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.”

Download Speaker Presentations

Video

07:50 - 08:20
Registration
08:20 - 08:30
Peter Raimondo

Opening Message

Peter Raimondo

08:30 - 09:30
Stijn Van den Eede

Do Warm Roofs Last?

Stijn Van den Eeden

09:30 - 10:30
Bernard Farrington

Test vs. Real-World

Bernard Farrington

10:30 - 11:00
Morning Tea Break
11:00 - 12:00
Hartwig M. Künzel

Climate Specific Moisture Control Design

Hartwig M. Künzel

12:00 - 13:00
Lunch Break + Networking
13:00 - 14:00
Jesse Clarke

It's All a Façade

Jesse Clarke

14:00 - 15:00
Benjy Simmons

Window Performance in Design

Benjy Simmons

15:00 - 16:00
Brian Hubbs

Glazing, the highs and lows of IGU's

Brian Hubbs

16:00 - 16:15
Peter Raimondo

Closing Notes and Comments

Peter Raimondo

Venues

World-leading building science, delivered locally

Christchurch Venue
02 Mar

Christchurch

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

188 Oxford Terrace Christchurch, Canterbury 8011e

Wellington Venue
04 Mar

Wellington

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

55 Cable Street Wellington, Wellington Region 6011

Auckland Venue
06 Mar

Auckland

New Zealand International Convention Centre

101 Hobson Street Auckland, Auckland 1010t

Sponsors

We thank our sponsors for providing the resources and expertise required to make the 2026 Building Science Summit a reality.

Organisers

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