RSVP To Our ‘Building For The Future: Performance In Practice’ Event
6pm - 7:30pm | AD Library Wanaka | Thu 7th Aug 2025
Real Talk About Building Better.
Thursday 7 August | 6.00pm – 7.30pm | AD Library, Wānaka
Free to attend | RSVP required
Please note - this event is oversubscribed - if you are signing up after 1st August - you will be joining the waitlist.
When it comes to building warm, dry, efficient homes – there’s no shortage of buzzwords. But what does “performance” actually look like in practice?
This event is for anyone who wants to understand how to build better in a way that’s grounded, realistic, and relevant to our local conditions. Whether you’re mid-design, budgeting a build, or just exploring your options – this is your chance to hear directly from the people who are doing it every day.
We’ve brought together a team to share practical insights from real-life high-performance homes in Central Otago. No fluff. No jargon. Just honest conversations about what works – and why it matters.
What to expect
Short presentations from four expert speakers
Real case studies and local builds
Insights into thermal performance, ventilation, material choice and comfort
Time for questions and discussion
Drinks, nibbles, and relaxed conversation
Our Speakers
Mark Anderson – MA Building
Builder & Passive Home Expert
Mark will share lessons from a recent performance home in Northlake – including the small (but mighty) 1% details that made a big impact on comfort, cost, and energy use. Expect insights on thermal bridging, running costs, and visual proof of how well the home performs compared to its neighbour.
Catherine McGregor – Pro Clima NZ
Airtightness & Vapour Control Specialist
Catherine will speak about the crucial role of airtightness and vapour control in protecting a building from moisture damage and ensuring long-term performance. She’ll also introduce the concept of blower door testing as a tool to verify and improve airtightness on real projects. Her session will bring a practical lens to why these often-overlooked elements are foundational to high-performing homes.
Charlotte Muschamp – ALKI Design
Architectural Designer
The real bread and butter of how we build. Charlotte will talk windows – from triple glazing to the often-overlooked importance of framing and placement. She’ll also touch on alternative build systems, performance myths (like overheating), and how orientation and daylighting design can dramatically affect both comfort and efficiency.
Penny Calder – Instinct Interiors & AD Library
Interior Designer
Penny will share insights from a recent project, highlighting how performance principles carry through to the interior. From layout to material choice, she’ll show how flow, comfort, and efficiency can be beautifully brought together. Also a Founder of AD Library, Penny is a key part of bringing this community and this event to life.
Why we are doing this.
We believe in building better – and in sharing what we’ve learned.
This event is part of our commitment to helping people make confident, informed decisions about their homes.
It’s completely free to attend, thanks to the generosity of our speakers and collaborators. We’d love to see you there.
RSVP Now
Spaces are limited - so please RSVP to secure your space. Look forward to seeing you there!
Please note - this event is oversubscribed - if you are signing up after 1st August - you will be joining the waitlist.