• Identification of thermal building properties using gray box and deep learning methods 

  Baasch, Gaby (2021-01-25)

  Enterprising technologies and policies that focus on energy reduction in buildings are paramount to achieving global carbon emissions targets. Energy retrofits, building stock modelling, heating, ventilation, and air ...
• Determination of micro-meso-macro damage mechanisms in geopolymer concrete using non-destructive techniques 

  Azarsa, Peiman (2021-01-15)

  Cement-based concrete is one of the main construction materials that is widely used for many construction applications due to its strength, durability, reflectivity, and versatility. However, it is acknowledged that ...
• Long term thermal performance and application of glass fiber core vacuum insulation panels 

  Chan, Vivian (2020-12-22)

  Glass fiber core Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) have thermal performance per unit thickness of about 5-10 times higher than the traditionally used building insulation materials such as mineral wool, XPS, EPS, foam, etc. ...
• Measuring building quality of First Nation owned housing in British Columbia 

  Porttris, Kear (2020-12-22)

  On-Reserve housing might be the most contentious, complicated issue faced by First Nations people in Canada. First Nations have unique relationships with the Canadian Government and face historical and on-going challenges. ...
• Retrofitting heritage buildings for energy and seismic upgrades 

  Kobraei, Mohsen (2020-09-25)

  The application of retrofit options to existing heritage buildings has become one of the most interesting topics in construction. In Victoria, BC, Canada, only 4% of commercial or institutional heritage buildings have been ...
• Water sensor for testing fluoride concentrations in groundwater to improve drinking water quality in developing countries 

  Vail, Caitlin (2020-09-17)

  Excess fluoride in groundwater used for drinking can pose serious health hazards, especially in poor, rural areas of the developing world lacking water treatment. The World Health Organization recommends a maximum fluoride ...
• Advancing surrogate modelling for sustainable building design. 

  Westermann, Paul W. (2020-09-14)

  Building design processes are dynamic and complex. The context of a building pro- ject is manifold and depends on the cultural context, climatic conditions and personal design preferences. Many stakeholders may be involved ...
• Access to drinking water in low-and middle-income countries: monitoring and assessment 

  Cassivi, Alexandra (2020-09-02)

  Lack of access to drinking water remains widespread as 2.1 billion people live without safely managed service that includes improved water sources located on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination. ...
• Mitigating biofouling on reverse osmosis membranes via greener preservatives 

  Curtin, Anna (2020-09-02)

  Water scarcity is an issue faced across the globe that is only expected to worsen in the coming years. We are therefore in need of methods for treating non-traditional sources of water. One promising method is desalination ...
• Evaluation and improvement of coagulant disinfectant products for humanitarian emergency relief 

  Borrett, Leigh A. (2020-09-02)

  As climate change progresses, the number of extreme weather events are predicted to rise and generate an increase in climate related humanitarian emergencies. These emergencies result in complex displacements of populations, ...
• Risk analysis and communication for buildings using virtual reality 

  Terentjevs, Vitalijs (2020-09-02)

  Traditionally risk management is associated with identification, evaluation and prioritization of risks. Nonetheless, communication of the risks to the parties involved is of the utmost importance. By providing more complete ...
• Achieving safe free residual chlorination at point-of-use in emergencies: a modelling approach 

  Wu, Hongjian (2020-05-06)

  While free (breakpoint) chlorination is widely utilized in humanitarian water treatment, a main challenge limiting its effective application is in determining the initial dose to satisfy both health requirements and aesthetic ...
• Optimal sizing of storage technologies for on-grid and off-grid systems 

  Rahimzadeh, Azin (2020-05-05)

  The challenge of managing the present and projected electricity energy needs along with targets of mitigating CO2 emissions leads to the need for energy systems to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and rely on more energy ...
• Understanding marine transport resilience to the Cascadia subduction zone earthquake through recovery modelling in south-coastal British Columbia 

  Bell, Anika (2020-02-18)

  Marine transportation systems provide a vital lifeline to coastal communities. Coastal British Columbia (BC) is dependent on marine transportation for goods distribution, public transportation, and tourism. This marine ...
• Modeling to support acceleration of restoration of a residential building system in southeastern B.C. due to riverine flooding 

  Ivy, Afia Siddika (2020-01-30)

  Floods are among some of the most damaging natural disasters. They can cause major interruptions to buildings and infrastructure and can have lasting impacts. In the case of flood damage estimation to buildings, structural ...
• Countering the porcelain dream: key findings from an evaluation of the global nitrogen cycle, a fundamental characterization of fresh faeces, and a campus composting toilet 

  Remington, Claire M. (2020-01-06)

  When we consider global sanitation from within the framework of sustainable development, we are both failing to meet the needs of the present and are jeopardizing the capacity of future generations to do so. The primary ...
• The mothership - a mixed-use high-density proposal to combat urban sprawl 

  Bowley, Wesley (2019-09-30)

  The built environment is responsible for a large portion of total energy use and emissions. A large portion comes from the buildings themselves, but also the transportation system to move people around. As global populations ...
• Effect of Cellulose Fiber Addition on Autogenous Healing of Concrete and Their Use as a Bacteria-Carrier in Self-Healing Mortar 

  Singh, Harshbab (2019-09-25)

  Crack formation under tensile forces is a major weakness of concrete. Cracks make concrete vulnerable to the extreme environment due to the ingress of water and harmful compounds from the surrounding environment. Conventional ...
• Surface and subsurface damage quantification using multi-device robotics-based sensor system and other non-destructive testing techniques 

  Rathod, Harsh (2019-09-19)

  North American civil infrastructures are aging. According to recent (2016) Canadian infrastructure report card, 33% of the Canadian municipal infrastructures are either in fair or below fair condition. The current deficit ...
• Disaster recovery modeling for multi-damage state scenarios across infrastructure sectors 

  Deelstra, Andrew (2019-09-18)

  Residents in urban areas depend on infrastructure systems to return to functionality quickly after disruptions from natural and man-made disasters to support their livelihood and well-being. This work seeks to improve the ...

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