An international conference dedicated to improving the built
environment will be held in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time since its
launch at the turn of the century.
Wellington, New Zealand, will host the International
Building Physics Conference (IBPC) at Tākina Wellington Convention &
Exhibition Centre in August 2027.
The triennial event, which typically attracts 250-400
delegates, was first held in the Netherlands in 2000 and has since visited
Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Italy, Japan and the USA.
The event, hosted by the Building Research Association of
New Zealand (BRANZ), will bring top building science experts from more than 40
countries to the capital city.
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.
Tourism New Zealand and Business Events Wellington are
supporting the conference, which, according to Claire Falck, CEO of BRANZ, 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’.
Tourism New Zealand general manager NZ & Business Events
Bjoern Spreitzer said: “Hosting the International Building Physics Conference
not only brings hundreds of visitors to explore New Zealand during spring, one
of our off-peak seasons; it will enhance our building sector and communities
through the ideas exchanged at the event.”
Dr Chris Litten, general manager of research at BRANZ, 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 said.
Business Events Wellington Manager Irette Ferreira added:
“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.”
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