| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 04, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 00-0000000 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001340476 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 4, 2021 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | Z4 |
| Entity File Number | 001-39061 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 7303 30th Street S.E. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Calgary |
| Entity Address, State or Province | AB |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | T2C 1N6 |
| City Area Code | (403) |
| Local Phone Number | 723-5000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Shares, without par value |
| Trading Symbol | DRTT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | true |
