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The Wellington School of Architecture houses two specialised research units: the Centre of Building Performance Research and the Earthquake Hazard Centre.

The Wellington School of Architecture takes pride in being a leader in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Building Science research within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. To support this research, the School has established two specialised research units.

Centre of Building Performance Research

The Centre of Building Performance Research (CBPR) is the first of its kind in New Zealand, CBPR is built upon the expertise in architectural research and building performance research developed by the Wellington School of Architecture over the past 25 years.

Earthquake Hazard Centre

The Earthquake Hazard Centre (EHC) is a research and information network which disseminates earthquake-resistant design and construction information with a focus upon the needs of Developing Countries.