A new load-bearing precast concrete wall panel system has been proposed that uses composite materials instead of steel for reinforcement to reduce the level of heat loss through them and increase their R-Value. The panels will undergo destructive structural testing to determine how well the composite material system compares to a similar wall design that […]

Temporary disruptions in the pedestrian environment, such as construction or snow, make it difficult for people with disabilities (PWDs) to reach destinations in their community. Cities struggle to communicate alternate routes that are accessible to everyone when these disruptions occur. Grounded in a context of data valorization and transfer for the development of smart and […]

Over the past several decades, the scope of decision-making in the public domain has changed from a focus on unilateral regulatory verdicts to a more comprehensive process that engages all stakeholders. Consequently, there has been a distinct increase in public participation in the environmental decision-making process. While the potential benefits of public engagement are substantial […]

Ultra-high field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (UHF-MRI) allows for visualization of deep brain regions in exquisite detail, unlike any other imaging modality. In Canada, there are only a few MRI machines that can generate magnetic fields strong enough (7T or higher) to obtain UHF-MRI scans. The ability to visualize and locate deeper brain regions with millimetric […]

Poor physical recovery, especially in remote rehabilitation, is the problem that will be addressed in this project. This project is Phase I of development of Fun-exercise module. Fun-exercise system uses gamification to boost patients’ adherence to their prescribed home-exercises. To achieve this goal, Fun-exercise will use mentally stimulating and customizable games paired with a set […]

Physical activity is a crucial part of cardiovascular disease and prevention. Some of the most important clinical measurements relate to how effectively the body is able to consume and use oxygen to fuel muscles. However, these clinical measurements require complex technologies that make it only feasible in a laboratory environment. New technologies will be needed […]

One of the main interests of the construction industry is the use of innovative materials to facilitate construction, extend service life and minimize maintenance and rehabilitation costs. Lightweight aggregate self-consolidating concrete (LWSCC) can be of great interest for reducing dead loads, section dimensions and project costs, especially for precast elements. Integrating GFRP reinforcement into LWSCC […]

Incorporating the Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) into Building Integrated Photovoltaic/Thermal (BIPV/T) system has the potential to reduce building heating and cooling costs and dependence on non-renewable heating fuels. ASHPs could boost the quality and quantity of heat output of a BIPV/T system by delivering a seasonal Coefficient of Performance (COP) of between 2.0 and […]

Urban population is facing unprecedented growth resulting in the need for additional agricultural resources. Traditional farming practices seem vulnerable to cater to urbanities’ needs, placing an additional burden on the food and agriculture system. Furthermore, the unsettling environmental impact of traditional farming practices has aroused the metropolitan population to search for alternatives, such as indoor […]

Durant les dernières années, de nouvelles méthodes d’analyse par ordinateur impliquant l’intelligence artificielle ont permis de grandement améliorer notre capacité à interpréter les signaux obtenus par électroencéphalographie pour des applications allant de la santé à la défense en passant par les sports et l’amélioration du bien-être mentale. Toutefois, les avancées dans ce domaine sont aujourd’hui […]

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) is useful in multiple applications such as autonomous driving, augmented reality, and surveillance. Visual SLAM is a popular and widely used SLAM technique due to simplicity of the sensor network. Semantics and machine learning are used widely in recent research to achieve better robust real time SLAM performance. Hardware acceleration […]

The proposed project will survey “best-in-class” decentralized water conservation technologies and approaches such as rainwater harvesting systems and greywater recycling systems for use in single family residential dwellings in Canada. The proposed project will also survey all tools and resources provided by water conservation authorities such as CMHC to homeowners, building designers and municipalities. The […]