Can the refinement of existing drone image acquisition and processing steps lead to improved absolute accuracy of calibrated radiometric thermal orthomosaics in order to more accurately identify salmon thermal refugia?

Concert Properties is undertaking a 6-month project to improve how it measures and potentially reduces energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its buildings. An intern will help create a standardized system to collect and analyze this data, identify gaps, and suggest improvements. This project will help Concert Properties better understand the current energy […]

This research project aims to explore and document the traditional textile methods of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, examining the impact of colonization, shipping, and fast fashion on these practices. By reestablishing traditional methods, the project seeks to foster cultural continuity and community connection. The study will employ qualitative methods, including interviews, participant observation, to gather data […]

Our project focuses on innovating the way families manage wealth and health in Canada. By combining tech smarts with personalized advisory, we’re crafting tools that make life insurance decisions clearer, bring families together on financial goals, and help people live healthier lives. These tools are not just about numbers and data; they’re about understanding your […]

ICF construction is an alternative for wood-frame construction for residential buildings which potentially has higher energy performance compared. However, this potential advantage has to be measured and compared. This study compares the energy performance of residential buildings constructed with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) to those of conventional wood frame buildings in four cities in three […]

In response to the escalating demand for clean tech and energy-efficient structures, our project focuses on revolutionizing building data processing for swift decarbonization planning. We tackle the challenge by parsing diverse data from mixed media documents and fine-tuning pre-trained large language models (LLMs) for optimal data query accuracy. Our approach integrates text parsing, tokenization, and […]

This research project in Canada focuses on sustainable natural resource management, particularly in forest areas. By integrating Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and Computer Vision (CV), the project aims to improve forest fire prevention and management. Collaborating with industry partners like Spexi Geospatial, the team combines academic research with practical solutions to enhance AI-driven environmental […]

Streams and rivers benefit people and wildlife. Climate change has caused streams and rivers in British Columbia to become drier. Man-made dams retain water but are difficult to maintain. North American beaver (Castor canadensis) build dams that retain water, and quickly repair damage, which help solve man-made dam challenges. Ducks Unlimited Canada wants to use […]

This project proposes to create a standardized methodology to collect, calibrate and process thermal drone imagery into ortho-rectified maps showing accurate temperature data for streams and rivers. These temperature maps are quickly becoming a useful tool with which to detect influxes of cold water that are critical for the preservation of salmon habitat. As our […]

Alison’s research, conducted in partnership with the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of BC, aims to better understand what is limiting the endangered burrowing owl’s population recovery in British Columbia. The Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of BC has implemented a species reintroduction program that includes breeding and releasing owls. They then track how many owls survive, […]

Wetlands restored by Ducks Unlimited within the Central Interior of British Columbia are experiencing differences in the reproductive success of waterfowl. While some wetlands are facilitating the production of large broods of young, others are seeing low yields. During their breeding periods, waterfowl are dependent on food resources within wetlands to reproduce. Benthic macroinvertebrates (BMIs) […]

The City of Delta, the City of Surrey, and the Semiahmoo First Nation in British Columbia are testing the feasibility of restoring historic salt marshes to reduce the risk of coastal flooding by installing a pilot project to test multiple salt marsh rebuilding techniques in Boundary Bay. This study will test the hypothesis that the […]