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Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Speakers
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Benjamin Birt Research Associate, Lighting NRC Institute for Research in Construction National Research Council Canada 1200 Montreal Road, Bldg. M-24, Room 217C Ottawa, ON, Canada, KIA OR6 Tel: 613 991-0939 Email: Benjamin.Birt@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Education
Dr. Birt received his Ph.D. in physics specializing in radiometry from the Queensland University of Technology in 2007. During his candidacy he worked as a laboratory technician in the QUT photometric laboratory performing tests for commercial clients and assisting in the delivery of material for a lighting graduate course for lighting professionals. He worked as a research assistant in the School of Optometry at QUT where he worked on a project that transferred a technique used in astronomy to measure optical aberrations in the atmosphere to the eye. Since joining NRC in early 2008 he has participated in several projects on energy efficiency and demand responsive buildings and reviewed current literature on green buildings. |
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Hakim Elmahdy Principal Research Officer Heat and Moisture Performance of Envelopes NRC Institute for Research in Construction National Research Council Canada 1200 Montreal Road, Bldg. M-24, Room 163 Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1A 0R6 Tel: 613 993-9752 Email: Hakim.Elmahdy@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Education
Dr. Elmahdy is responsible for NRC-IRC window and wall research, which includes the development of test methods for the thermal and air leakage performance of building envelope systems and skylights, and the durability of high performance glazing systems. His work includes simulation, testing, energy analysis, and energy conservation in various types of buildings. He is a member of several national and international standards and professional organizations, and provides support on technical issues to the Canadian Standards Council and to the Canadian construction and related industries. |
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Elisabeth Girgis Technical Advisor Canadian Codes Centre NRC Institute for Research in Construction National Research Council Canada 1200 Montreal Road, Bldg. M-23A Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1A 0R6 Tel: 613 993-9633 Email: Elisabeth.Girgis@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Education
Mrs. Girgis joined the Canadian Codes Centre in 2009. She has worked in consulting engineering in the fields of building indoor air quality, energy auditing and water conservation. She has also worked at NRCan's Office of Energy Efficiency, allowing her to become familiar with the Model National Energy Code for Buildings 1997, building energy simulation and the shared importance of regulated and non-regulated tools for advancement of energy efficiency in the Canadian construction industry. Mrs. Girgis has completed the requirements for patent examination at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and has conducted research in combustion of solid fuels under the supervision of the Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa. |
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Heather Knudsen Research Council Officer Canadian Codes Centre NRC Institute for Research in Construction National Research Council Canada 1200 Montreal Road, Bldg. M-23A, Room 211 Ottawa, ON, Canada, KIA OR6 Tel: 613-949-5813 Email: Heather.Knudsen@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Education
Ms. Knudsen joined the Canadian Codes Centre in 2008. She comes to NRC from the building science consulting field, specializing in building envelope systems, technical audits and building investigations. She has extensive experience in the use of national building codes and other legislation, and has co-authored a monograph on solid waste legislation in Canada. |
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Abdelaziz Laouadi Associate Research Officer, Lighting NRC Institute for Research in Construction National Research Council Canada 1200 Montreal Road, Bldg. M-24, Room 330B Ottawa, ON, Canada, KIA OR6 Tel: 613-990-6868 Email: Abdelaziz.Laouadi@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Education
Dr. Laouadi is a Research Officer at NRC-IRC, where he leads and conducts research in various fields related to indoor environment and building energy efficiency. His main expertise is in the optical and thermal performance modelling and simulation of fenestration and daylighting systems, daylighting calculations and whole-building energy simulation. He develops computer design tools to assist engineering professionals in the design of sustainable buildings. |
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Mihailo Mihailovic, P. Eng. Research Council Officer Canadian Codes Centre NRC Institute for Research in Construction National Research Council Canada 1200 Montreal Road, Bldg. M-23a, 2nd Floor Ottawa, ON, Canada, KIA OR6 Tel: 613-993-0056 Email: Mihailo.Mihailovic@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Education
Mr. Mihailovic joined the Canadian Codes Centre in the summer of 2008. He started his career at NRC working in research on flat roofs under dynamic wind loads. Prior to returning to NRC, he has worked in the building science consulting field working on all types of buildings from residential, commercial and industrial. Most recently, he has moved over to Part 9 - Housing and Small Buildings where he will also be the technical advisor for the joint task group on Energy Efficiency for Houses. |
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Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya Associate Research Officer, Performance of Roof Systems and Insulation NRC Institute for Research in Construction National Research Council Canada 1200 Montreal Road, Bldg. M-24, Room 154 Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1A 0R6 Tel: (613) 993-9600 Email: Phalguni.Mukhopadhyaya@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Education
Dr Mukhopadhyaya has conducted research on high performance insulation and building materials for the past 16 years. His current research interests are in: moisture and thermal (i.e. hygrothermal) response of insulation and building materials; development and application of high performance and energy efficient building materials; long-term service life and durability of building materials; development of standard test methods for the measurement of hygrothermal response of building materials; and the application of hygrothermal simulation tool in building science. |
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Guy Newsham Group Leader, Lighting NRC Institute for Research in Construction National Research Council Canada 1200 Montreal Road, Bldg. M-24, Room 324 Ottawa, ON, Canada, KIA OR6 Tel: 613-993-9607 Email: Guy.Newsham@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Education
Dr. Newsham completed his Ph.D. in Building Physics at Cambridge University in 1990 and has been with NRC-IRC since that time. He became Leader of NRC-IRC's Lighting Research Sub-Program in 1999. He has led research projects in support of private and public sector clients on lighting quality, lighting control, the energy use of office equipment, peak load reduction, office space design, and thermal comfort. He has published more than 100 articles on his work, and has won several international awards related to his research. Among many professional activities, he is a member of the IESNA Quality of the Visual Environment committee, Office Lighting committee, and Technical Review Council. |
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Cathleen R. Taraschuk Research Council Officer, Canadian Codes Centre NRC Institute for Research in Construction National Research Council Canada (NRC) 1200 Montreal Road, Bldg. M-23A, Room 217 Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1A 0R6 Telephone: (613) 993-0049 Fax: (613) 952-4040 Email: Cathy.Taraschuk@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Education
Ms. Taraschuk has more than 20 years of structural engineering experience in construction-related fields, including 6 years as a design consultant and more than 11 years as a building official enforcing the Code requirements. She has been with the Canadian Codes Centre since 1998. |
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The following speakers will also make presentations at the French seminars in Montreal and Quebec City: |
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Dr. Morad R. Atif Director, Indoor Environment NRC Institute for Research in Construction 1200 Montreal Road Building M-24, Room 304 Ottawa, Ontario KIA OR6 Tel: 613-993-9629 Email: Morad.Atif@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Education
Dr. Atif has been the Director of the Indoor Environment Research Program at NRC-IRC since 1998.and is also the Director responsible for the Canadian Centre for Housing Technology. Among many professional activities, he represents Canada on the International Energy Agency's Executive Committee for Buildings and Community Systems (ECBCS) and the Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre Steering Group. He is an Executive Committee member of Canada's Panel for Energy Research and Development - Building and Communities. Dr. Atif joined NRC-IRC as a Research Officer in 1993, performing modeling and experimental work to finds ways to reduce thermal loads associated with lighting, heating and cooling. He has authored more than 100 publications. |
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Dr. Ralph M. Paroli, C.Chem. Director, Building Envelope and Structure NRC Institute for Research in Construction National Research Council Canada 1200 Montreal Road Building M-20, Room 275 Ottawa, Ontario KIA OR6 Email: Ralph.Paroli@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Education
Dr. Paroli is the Director of Building Envelope and Structure program at NRC-IRC and previously led the Roofing Materials and Systems Performance activity there. He has been involved with spectroscopy and thermal analysis for over 20 years and roofing for over 15 years. He joined NRC-IRC as a researcher in 1988 working on adhesives and sealants. Dr. Paroli participated in and led government research projects in the characterization of roof system performance. He has authored and co-authored over 100 publications including a book entitled "Handbook of Thermal Analysis of Construction Materials". He is presently involved with national and international committees in developing and assessing new techniques for the characterization of roofing materials and systems. He is a member of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association's National Technical Committee and the Roofing Consultants' Institute Foundation. Dr. Paroli is the Chair of ASTM International Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing and the Chair of CIB/RILEM Joint Committee on Roofing. |
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Mike Swinton Principal Research Officer-Group Leader Heat and Moisture Performance of Envelopes NRC Institute for Research in Construction National Research Council Canada Research Manager Canadian Centre for Housing Technology 1200 Montreal Road, Bldg. M-24, Room 156 Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1A 0R6 Tel: 613 993-9708 Email: Mike.Swinton@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Education
Mr. Swinton has been involved in research and consulting in the housing and energy fields for over 30 years. His primary responsibilities include planning and development of the research facility and research agenda for the Canadian Centre for Housing Technology (CCHT), scientific authority for side-by-side experiments at CCHT, coordination of research efforts in support of NRC-CCMC technical guide development, the development of performance guidelines for basement envelope systems and materials, and analysis and costing of energy technologies and envelope systems for improved performance and durability of houses. |
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And your host: |
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Phillippe Ladouceur Head, Client Services NRC Institute for Research in Construction National Research Council Canada 1200 Montreal Road, Bldg M-20, Room 113 Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1A 0R6 Tel: 613-998-9215 Email: Philippe.Ladouceur@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Mr. Ladouceur is the Head of NRC-IRC's Client Services Unit and has many years experience as the friendly and helpful face of NRC-IRC. Among his other duties, Phil provides the on-site logistics for Building Science Insight. 2009/10 marks the sixth year that he has guided the BSI speakers around Canada, ensured they were in the right city at the right time, and welcomed our clients. Phil and his staff also handle all seminar registrations and logistics. |
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