Building Science

December 18, 2023

Large Building Air Tightness Testing: Lessons Learned in a Swiftly Growing Industry​

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December 14, 2023

Prescriptive vs Performance Energy Code Compliance

In the realm of Canadian home construction and changes to provincial building codes, the pursuit of energy efficiency has become a paramount concern for most home builders and homeowners. 

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December 14, 2023

Air Barriers in Multi-Family Low Rise Housing: Are We Placing Air Barriers in the RIGHT Walls?

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December 14, 2023

Residential Peak Loads: A New Tool To Evaluate Canadian Homes. Electrification Is Coming. What Is the Impact on New and Existing Homes?

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December 14, 2023

A Better ACH Metric for Small or Attached Canadian Homes—NLR vs ACH

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December 14, 2023

Critical Canadian Home Building Science Part 7: The Great Canadian VAPOUR BARRIER controversy.

Do we still need "Vapour Barriers" made of polyethylene in high-performance walls with continuous insulation and good air barrier detailing? The industry and codes continue to struggle with this question.

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