TECHNICAL RESEARCH
INDUSTRY EDUCATION
Canadian Thermal Bridging Construction Details Database
Description The project will develop an online database including more than 500 construction details and thermal calculations applicable to all types of buildings, energy standards, and climates across Canada. This unique platform has application for residential, commercial and institutional buildings. The online tools use new calculation methods that allow industry stakeholders to more accurately calculate and mitigate thermal bridging, reduce energy use in buildings, and improve occupant comfort. Industry professionals will be able to fully quantify thermal bridging and adopt innovative technologies to mitigate its impact on energy consumption. The new design tools will assist with more stringent code compliance, heating and ventilation load calculations, and input into building energy models. Impact This innovative project will transform the popular Building Envelope Thermal Bridging guide into a platform that enables industry-wide collaboration and sharing of information across disciplines. It will accelerate the development and adoption of Net-Zero Ready standards and enhance building design and construc - tion. By providing essential resources for practitioners to better assess the thermal performance of the building envelope, this project will support the industry in selecting options that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in buildings.
Status:
Project underway
Partners:
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, BC Hydro, Transition énergétique Québec, Manitoba Hydro, Canadian Wood Council, FPInnovations, Passive House Canada, Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, Canadian Steel Construction Council, Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute, Exterior Insulation Finish Systems Council of Canada, Insulated Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association, City of Vancouver, City of Edmonton, City of Toronto
Audience:
Builders, architects, engineers, energy utilities, and other industry professionals
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