Critical Canadian Home Building Science Part 9: New 2020 NBC 9.36 Tiered Energy Code: What Does A Tier 3 & 4 Home Look Like?

As the Ontario industry considers harmonizing with the new 2020 9.36 Tiered Energy Code (specifically Tier 3) builders, designers, planners and trades are wondering what kind of solutions will be required. Get an inside look at what specifications are needed to meet Tier 3 and 4 through PRESCRIPTIVE methodology or PERFORMANCE methodology. What is the optimal enclosure? What is the optimal mechanical solution? What are the COST implications of this new tiered energy code? Listen in as energy modeling experts, Angela Bustamante and Toby Smith provide a glimpse into the future.

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

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.

Net Zero Ready Homes and BIG Exhaust Appliances

Energy, Emissions and Sustainability in Canadian Houses Part 4

‍Doug Tarry of Doug Tarry Homes, Roya Khaleeli of Minto Communities and Phillip Santana of Mattamy Homes shared insights into the work they and their companies are doing, things to consider and next steps in this journey toward Sustainability and Carbon reduction.

Energy, Emissions and Sustainability in Canadian Houses Part 3

Chris Magwood provided in depth insights into the impact different material selections have on the embodied carbon emissions of buildings. Andy Oding and Adam Wright joined Chris to share what work BKC is doing in this space.