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 that reflect current trends in the industry such as green buildings, sustainability and durability. The Research Database is an excellent resource for anyone in the residential construction industry.
This online database enables users to:
- Search and identify relevant publications quickly and easily
- Check out the availability of and gain access to a wealth of publications
- Access a reference listing of more than 1,106 articles and 327 books and research reports
- Select from electronic interdisciplinary engineering databases, engineering journals, conference proceedings, research reports, building codes, standards and building envelope best practice guides
A Partnership Project
The Research Database is a Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) project developed in partnership with the Building Science Centre of Excellence, School of Construction and the Environment, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
This enhanced bibliography was prepared for the HPO by the Building Science Centre of Excellence, School of Construction and the Environment, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). It builds on a previous listing published by the HPO in 2004 and prepared by Linda Brock, MAIBC and Associated Professor with the University of British Columbia, School of Architecture. The database was updated in 2010 by Dr. Fitsum Tariku, Director of Building Science Centre of Excellence at BCIT, expanding access to reference listings.
Searching the Database
Performing a database search using keywords, author names, main subjects, type of publication, year of publication is easy. Simply go to Search the database.
How the Database is Organized
The Research Database is organized by the main subjects/categories shown below. You can also accesses the listings in a PDF format by clicking the following links:
- General References: Building Science, Building Envelope and Durability
- Environmental Loads: Wind, Rain and Sun
- Building Codes and Standards
- Construction Materials: Air/Vapour Barriers, Membranes, Sealants, Thermal Insulation and Properties
- Walls and Windows: Claddings, Rainscreen Systems, Thermal and Moisture Performance
- Roofs and Attics: Thermal and Moisture Performance
- Foundations, Basements and Crawlspaces: Thermal and Moisture Performance
- Ventilation, Indoor Moisture Loads, Humidity Control, and Energy Efficiency
- Green Technologies in Building Envelopes
- Maintenance and Renovation
- Mould and Decay
- Earthquake Resistance, Acoustics and Fire Control
Disclaimer
The information contained in publications referenced in the Research Database represents existing literature on the building envelope and related topics. The HPO assumes neither responsibility nor any liability for any consequences related to the use of information presented in this publication.
