Concentration Conversation: Building Science

Success in the architecture is not simply a matter of presenting a seductive design, it is inherently tied to its feasibility. Building Science is not only essential in translating design innovation to constructed reality, it also presents a range of tools for contemporary architects to design for higher performance and lower adverse impacts. In this episode we are joined by two Matts, Matthew Sauder, a recent graduate from the Bachelor of Architectural Science Building Science Concentration, and Matthew Tokarik, a graduate from the Building Science graduate program. Between the two of them, we outline the value of Building Science in contemporary practice, the way the technical can be equally creative as design, and what the prospects are for those empowered with Building Science knowledge... we also find out how (and how not) to promote student bonding in classes... Department of Architectural Science Building Science Graduate Studies https://www.ryerson.ca/architectural-science/building-science/home/ Matthew Tokarik, Vice-President Subterra https://www.subterrarenewables.com/ Department of Energy 2014 Race To Zero Winners: Harvest Home https://www.homeinnovation.com/~/media/Files/DOE%20Challenge%20Home%20Student%20Competition/Grand%20Winner%20Materials/HARVEST-HOME_REPORT.ashx