Past Students

Vithusan Vimal (M.B.Sc.) | 2019- 2021
Adapting Passive House to Toronto's Existing Housing Stock Through Deep Energy Retrofits

Tristan Rouse (M.B.Sc.) | 2019 - 2021 
Assessing the Methodology of Freeze-Thaw Degradation in Varying Ages of Brick Masonry Through Frost Dilatometry

Tyler Simpson (M.B.Sc.) | 2019 - 2021 
Towards Development of a 1980's Greater Hamilton Area Single Detached Residential Housing Archetype: Retrofitting to the Performance Levels of Net Zero Energy Ready

Yannick Choquet (M.B.Sc.) | 2019 - 2021
An Assessment of the Thermal Performance of Wood Curtain Wall Frames

David Luong (M.B.Sc.) | 2019 - 2020
Towards Window State Detection Using Image Processing

Javeriya Hasan (M.B.Sc.) | 2018 - 2019
 Towards Understanding Frost Dilatometry of Half Bricks

Khaled Khaled (M.B.Sc.) | 2017 - 2019
Analysing the Impact of Wind on the Thermal Degradation of EIFS

Ashley Lubyk (M.B.Sc.) | 2016 - 2018
Optimizing straw bale construction for use in passive houses in cold climates

Felix Chen (M.B.Sc.) | 2016 - 2018
Evaluating the minimal distance of ground loop preheat systems in passive houses

Austin Todd (M.B.Sc.) | 2016 - 2018
Assessing the air leakage of party walls in single family dwellings using the guarded testing method

Deva Veylan (M.B.Sc.) | 2016 - 2018
Evaluating the impact of small passive house designs in cold climates

Jimmy Tang (M.B.Sc.) | 2013 - 2015
 Analyzing the Impact of the PHIUS HRV/ERV Protocol on North American Passive House Certification

Adam Balicki (M.B.Sc.) | 2013 - 2014
Reducing Linear Thermal Bridging in Passive House Details, 2013-2014

Nicholas Erb (M.B.Sc.) | 2013 - 2014
Towards Assessing Buildability in Wood Framed, Superinsulated Wall Assemblies

Danielle Churchill (M.B.Sc.) | 2013 - 2014
Towards Measuring Real-Time Occupant Levels to Reduce Ventilation Fan Energy Consumption in Existing Institutional Gathering Spaces, 2013-2014

Braden Johnson (M.B.Sc.) | 2013 - 2016
A Method for Determining the Relationship Between Increasing Insulation and Potential Freeze Thaw Damage In Brick Masonry Walls

Robin Urquhart (M.B.Sc.) | 2012 - 2013
The Effect of Enclosure Retrofit on Air Leakage Rates For a Multi-Unit Residential Builidng: Single Case Study, 2012-2013

Andrew Stiffman (M.B.Sc.) | 2012 - 2014
A Hygrothermal Comparative Analysis of Split-Insulated, High-RSI Wall Assemblies in Three Canadian Climates

Nicole Chatterton (M.B.Sc.) | 2011 - 2014 (PT)
Evaluating Methods For Reducing Linear Thermal Bridging In Residential Basements in Toronto

Anthony Guaglioni (M.B.Sc.) | 2011 -2014 (PT)
Renovation2050: Evaluation of In-Situ Cooling Performance

Robert Simpson (M.B.Sc.) | 2011 - 2014 (PT)
A Case-Study Comparison Towards Quantifying Energy Saving Strategies in Big-Box Retail Stores

Cory Brun (M.B.Sc.) |
Vapour Diffusion Open Arctic Wall: A Comparison of Moisture Accumulation Potential Versus Other Cellulose Superinsulation Strategies

Susan Putoo (M.B.Sc.) | 2010 - 2014 (PT)
Evaluation of Critical Factors from Residential Adaptive Reuse Projects Within the context of Toronto, Ontario

Shawn Ruff (M.B.Sc.) | 2010 - 2014 (PT)

Blaine Atwood (M.B.Sc.) | 2010 - 2011 (co-supervised)
Comparison of the 2012 OBC to European Countries: Opportunities for Improvement

Ivo Markiel (M.B.Sc.) | 2010 - 2011
 Impact of High Performance Envelopes on Typical Homes in Ontario

Andrea Mucciarone (M.B.Sc.) | 2010 - 2011
Development of a Rating System for High Performance Envelope

Loreta Brazukas (M.B.Sc.) | 2009 - 2013 (PT)
Evaluating the Potential to Achieve Passive House with Structural Insulated Panels using a Case Study in Toronto, Canada

Yasmeen Siddiqui (M.B.Sc.) | 200 - 2011
Quantification of EMFs in Sustainable Renovation

Yash Vyas (M.A.Sc.) | 2018 – 2020
Hygrothermal Characterization and Impact of Drainage Positive Fibrous Insulation for Above Grade Exterior Insulation Application

Cecilia Skarupa (M.A.Sc.) | 2017 - 2019
Building Energy Surrogate Modelling Methodology for a Detached Single-Family Centure Home Archetype in Toronto, ON

Cameron Lawrence (M.A.Sc.) | 2017 - 2019
A Surrogate Modelling Methodology to Predict Energy Use for Multiple Single-Family Centure Home Archetypes in Toronto

Kelly Forice (M.A.Sc.) | 2016 - 2018
Characterizing wood based insulation board for use in high performance building envelopes

Matthew Carlsson (M.A.Sc.) | 2014 - 2017
A novel compartmentalization strategy for multi-unit residential building ventilation

Mark Flynn (M.A.Sc.) | 2014 - 2017
 Evaluating the hygrothermal peformance of a novel super-insulated building envelope for use in cold climates

Patrick Andres (M.A.Sc.) | 2012 - 2014
 Assessing Climate Specific Design of Passive House in Canada

Denver Jermyn (M.A.Sc.) | 2012 - 2014
Evaluating the Potential to Renovate Toronto's Housing Stock to High Performance Levels

Cassandra Kani-Sanchez (M.A.Sc.) | 2012 - 2015
Evaluating the Field Effectiveness of VRF Systems for High Performance Buildings, 2012-2015

Matthew Tokarikl (M.A.Sc.) | 2012 - 2015
Creating an Archetype for Passive House Dwellings in Toronto

Madeleine Craig (M.A.Sc.) | 2012 - 2014
A Design Tool to Assist Home Owners with Water Conservation

Peta-Gaye Ebanks (M.A.Sc.) | 2011 - 2014
Evaluating the Performance of High Performance Windows in North America - Improvement Through Simulation

David Hawkins (M.A.Sc.) | 2011 - 2014
Development of High Performance Building Envelopes in Modular Construction of Passive Houses

Blair Williams (M.A.Sc.) | 2011 - 2014
Evaluating interior retrofits of brick masonry in high performance homes

Nicolas So (M.A.Sc.) | 2011 - 2013
Creating a tool to de-aggregate multi-building metering

Amanda Yip (M.A.Sc.) | 2010 - 2012
A Tiered Framework and Preliminary Implementation Strategy to Achieve an 80% Reduction in Ontario Residential Heating Energy Consumption by 2030

Hayes Zirnhelt (M.A.Sc.) | 2010 - 2013
Assessing the Passive Solar Potential for Canadian Housing

Brian Moroz (M.A.Sc.) | 2010 - 2012
Towards Development of Policies Enhancing Single Family Residential Dwelling Energy Efficiency in the Ontario Building Code

Ian Stahlbrand (M.A.Sc.) | 2009 - 2011
Near Passive Solar Collection in the Gemini NTED House Design

Matthew Bowick (M.A.Sc.) | 2008 - 2011
 Life Cycle Analysis of the Canadian Single Family Residential Building Stock

Kara Green (M.Arch.) | 2011 - 2013 (co-supervised)
An Exploration of Form and Materiality as a Catalysts to Reurbanize and Empower Rural Tanzanian Communities

Michael Rosada (M.Arch.) | 2011 - 2013 (co-supervised)
Indigenous Inhabitation of the Frozen Landscape: Towards a Responsive Architecture of the Far North