Material and Building Envelope Engineering

Smart home technologies support independent living
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Fire Research
Hybrid fire testing of the whole structure
HFT simulates the fire performance of a whole building at a lower cost than full-scale testing.
Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
Turning the roof into an energy producer
A new technology uses photovoltaic film laminates and shingles on the roof to produce energy.
Intelligent Building Operations
Air quality and healthy ventilation
Researchers investigate air quality and its effects on asthmatic children.
Material and Building Envelope Engineering
High performance vacuum insulation panels tested in Arctic Canada
Vacuum insulation panel technology is being adapted for use in arctic construction.
Building Regulations
2011 National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings now available
The 2011 NECB provides model energy efficiency requirements for almost all types of larger buildings.
Other Stories
- Special public review on energy efficiency requirements for housing and small buildings
- Online presentations explain major requirements in National Energy Code for Buildings
- Consideration of water use efficiency objective for National Building and Plumbing Codes moves ahead
- Candidates sought to serve on the Canadian Commission on Construction Materials Evaluation
- Call for candidates to serve on technical evaluation standing committee
- New CCMC Evaluation Reports and Listings