A Challenging Future—Electrification of Future, Part 9 Residential New Homes

The Future of Building Code Evolution and Impact on Structural Wood Detailing for NBC Part 9 Construction

Critical Canadian Home Building Science Part 1: IAQ Details for High Performance Homes

IAQ has become a critical concern for today's homeowners and home buyers. The "science" is pretty clear on what works and what control strategies are effective. In clear and simple terms, learn what a designer or builder can do to enhance IAQ performance beyond code-minimum construction.

Critical Canadian Home Building Science Part 2: Carbon Reduction Strategies for Canadian Homes: An Expert Panel – Embodied, Operational and Beyond

Building science considerations every stakeholder needs to understand. Do new tiered energy codes help OR hinder real emissions reduction? What are the next, real challenges on the horizon regarding climate change? Industry experts identify future trends, challenges and opportunities every home builder and renovator should be aware of.

Critical Canadian Home Building Science Part 6: HVAC & Ventilation

New Energy Codes are about to change the typical new home residential HVAC equipment profile. Learn the key technologies that will play a role in every home AND the important unintended consequences of NOT using good building science/House As A System Thinking (HAAST) when designing and selecting solutions.

Critical Canadian Home Building Science Part 8: Intentional Design for Occupant Comfort in Homes

Believe it or not, ensuring homeowners are actually "comfortable" in a home is not part of the building code. As new home buyers continue to increase their expectations, every designer and builder needs to understand the science behind human comfort in the indoor environment. What are the simple parameters, tools or design references that can help? (ASHRAE 55). Learn some of the simple rules and guidelines that are available in our October webinar with Gord and Angela.