New Zealand will host the International Building Physics Conference (IBPC) in 2027 – the first time the conference will be held in the Southern Hemisphere.
The event will bring top building science experts from more than 40 countries to capital city Wellington. It will be hosted at Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre in August 2027 by the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ), with support from Tourism New Zealand and Business Events Wellington.
The IBPC is the triennial forum for the International Association of Building Physics, which brings together researchers, practitioners, educators and students to exchange new research, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions within building physics.
“The conference will bring hundreds of delegates to New Zealand to connect and advance new ideas to solve pressing issues in building – ultimately helping to develop more affordable, sustainable, resilient and healthy housing around the world,” said BRANZ CEO, Claire Falck.
She said hosting the conference was a “testament to New Zealand’s well-established scientific reputation on the global stage.”
BRANZ General Manager of Research, Dr Chris Litten said conference attendees could expect a mix of presentations, interactive sessions and workshops, and engaging site visits, including to BRANZ’s world-class research and testing facilities.
“New Zealand has some unique characteristics, such as our climate and earthquake-prone geography, and many of these have influenced our building methods and materials. We have a lot of building science knowledge to share with the world,” he says.
Business Events Wellington Manager Irette Ferreira said, “It is fitting that this conference will take place at the brand-new Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre. It has already won architecture and property awards for its design and sustainability credentials, making it an ideal venue for a conference focused on building best practice.”