This study of passive cooling strategies uses energy simulations to assess the reduction in overheated hours and maximum temperature in suites in multi-unit residential buildings simulated with a variety of passive cooling measures.
This study aimed to use external quantitative infrared thermography (IRT) to estimate effective U-value of opaque building envelopes (considering the effect of thermal bridging sources) of a conditioned at-scale structure comprised of four wood-framed wall assemblies commonly used in Canada.Read More »
With pressing concerns over climate change, government authorities across Canada are implementing tougher energy code requirements across numerous sectors to curb our greenhouse gas emissions. As a key driver in emissions, the building industry is undergoing a fundamental shift in focus towards drastically better energy efficiency from both new and existing buildings.Read More »