Building Science Centre of Excellence Research Database
The Research Database is a comprehensive listing of books, reports, and research articles with a focus on the design, construction, performance and maintenance of the building envelope. It also includes relevant research topics on current trends in the industry such as green buildings, sustainability and durability. It is an excellent resource for anyone in the residential construction industry. The database is currently under revision and is not available.
BCIT Library Building Science Resources
The BCIT Library has a number of databases relating to engineering, energy conservation, building technology and systems, sustainable building and more. Many of these resources are available to use online. View Building Science library resources.
Building Research Information Knowledgebase (BRIK)
A collaborative effort of the American Institute of Architects and the National Institute of Building Sciences, the Building Research Information Knowledgebase (BRIK) is an interactive portal offering online access to peer-reviewed research projects and case studies in all facets of building, from predesign, design, and construction through occupancy and reuse.
International Building Performance Simulation Conference
The papers from the International Building Performance Simulation (IBPSA 2013) conference are available online. This is a very good and active conference/group with very high quality papers.
Building Science Graduate Seminar Series
The department hosts a series of presentations on topics in building science featuring academics, researchers and industry professionals sharing their expertise. Past presentations are listed below. The series is free and open to the public. If you would like to be notified of upcoming presentations, please send an email to: buildingscience@bcit.ca.
Below is a list of some previously held seminars:
Why There is Nothing Smart about the Current Smart Home and Smart Meter
Stephen Makonin, PhD (Candidate)
Simon Fraser University
Research Studies in Structural and Wind Engineering at Western University, Ontario
Ashraf El Damatty, PhD, P.Eng.
University of Western Ontario
Current Practice in Sustainable Design (4 seminars)
Ron Kato, MAIBC, MRAIC, LEED AP
Program Head
BCIT Architectural Science Degree Program
Air Leakage Testing of Commercial and Multi-Family Buildings to Comply with Codes and Improve Building Performance and Energy Efficiency
Colin Genge, President
Retrotec
A Life-Cycle Assessment of UBC Buildings: Are Newer Buildings Really Greener Than Older Buildings
Stefan Storey, PhD candidate
Resources, Management and Environmental Studies
and UBC Bridge Program Fellow
University of British Columbia
Construction Drawings (4 seminars)
Michael Currie, BA, AT-AIBC
Program Head
BCIT Architectural and Building Engineering Technology
Assessing the Long-term Performance of Wood Frame Wall Assemblies
Michael A. Lacasse, PhD, P.Eng
Senior Research Officer
National Research Council Canada
Residential Ventilation Technologies
David Hill, President
Eneready Products
Burnaby, BC
Energy Efficient Heat Pump Systems for Domestic Houses in Central Europe
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Glock
Dean of Faculty of Civil Engineering and Project Management
University of Applied Sciences
Germany
An Introduction to Curtain Wall Glazing
Catherine Lemieux, P.Eng, LEED AP
Building Science Consultant
Morrison Hershfield
National Building Code of Canada
Michael Currie, BA, AT-AIBC
Program Head
BCIT Architectural and Building Engineering Technology