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May 2, 2016
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario

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Welcome

SNEBRN was the major Canadian research effort in smart net-zero energy buildings during the period 2011-2017. It brought together 29 Canadian researchers from 15 universities to develop the smart net-zero energy homes and commercial buildings of the future.The Network also includes researchers and experts from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Hydro-Québec. Industrial partners from the energy and construction sectors were involved in most projects, developing the know-how that will help them compete in the global market.

Vision

The vision of SNEBRN was to perform the research that will facilitate widespread adoption in key regions of Canada, by 2030, of optimized NZEB energy design and operation concepts suited to Canadian climatic conditions and construction practices. It aimed to influence long-term national policy on the design of net-zero energy buildings and communities in association with our partners.

This website is periodically updated with news related to the SNEBRN mandate, particularly in relation to policies.
 
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Governance

The NSERC Smart Net-zero Energy Buildings strategic Research Network (SNEBRN), funded for 2011-2016 under the strategic research networks program of NSERC, was based on a previous network: the NSERC Solar Buildings Research Network (SBRN), which completed its program at the end of 2010. Joining 18 researchers from SBRN were 11 new researchers in the new Network’s university team, making a total of 29 researchers from 15 Canadian universities taking part in the effort. In addition there were partners from government and industry.

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Gallery

  • Solar Simulator at Concordia University
  • Solar Simulator at Concordia University
  • Solar Simulator at Concordia University
  • JMSB Solar Wall
  • Assembling the climatic wind tunnel at University of Ontario Institute of Technology
  • JMSB Solar Wall installation
  • Ryerson University Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science
  • Ryerson University Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science
  • Ryerson University Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science
  • Laser interferometry is being used to optimize window thermal performance
  • Ryerson University's TRCA Archetype House
  • Photovoltaic and thermal panels on the Abondance-Montréal Triplex
  • Polytechnique Montréal
  • Half of 95m^2 vacuum-tube solar array installation at Queen's University’s Thermal Systems Test Site
  • Wind tunnel test of unglazed transpired collectors installed on the JMSB building of Concordia University
  • Wind effects on unglazed transpired collectors

Latest News

  • CHBA 2021 Virtual Net Zero Leadership Summit
  • A CBC news article featured BIPV/T at Concordia's JMSB building and Varennes library
  • Proceedings: CAE Roadmap to Resilient Ultra-Low Energy Built Environment with Deep Integration of Renewables in 2050
  • Congratulations to Drs. Luis Candanedo and Liam O'Brien & Burak Gunay for their first-place Best Paper Awards of Energy and Buildings
  • Dr. Andreas Athienitis, Network Director, inducted as ASHRAE Fellow

Positions & Job Openings

  • PhD Studentship - University of Calgary
  • Building Scientist - Internat Energy Solutions
  • Lead Energy Auditor Position with Internat Energy Solutions Canada
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship - Concordia University
  • Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty Position All Ranks / Building Engineering - University of Alberta

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