Description

CPD Credits: 2.5

Session Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving construction landscape, the building envelope is no longer just a passive shell—it has become a high-performance system central to long-term resilience, occupant comfort, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability. This session spotlights envelope concepts and systems observed during international construction shows, showcasing elevated performance, streamlined installation, and innovative design. Through firsthand documentation and photography, we’ll explore how these ideas can be thoughtfully adapted and applied within our local context, with practical examples tailored to the Canadian climate.

You may have been wondering whether there are techniques, solutions, systems, or approaches that can help address the envelope detailing challenges you’ve been navigating for some time. This session opens the door to that—highlighting select emerging and distinctive building envelope innovations that are already redefining what’s possible.

Whether you’re a builder navigating envelope complexities, an architect seeking smarter detailing strategies, or a professional committed to performance optimization and innovation, this webinar offers actionable insights into technologies that are reshaping global standards—and inspiring opportunities locally.

About the speaker:

Hamid Heidarali, P.Eng

Hamid Heidarali is a Building Science specialist at HDB with a deep passion for high-performance buildings that minimize environmental impact while enhancing occupant experience. Over the past 20 years, he has provided Building Science engineering services on a wide range of projects across Canada.

From 2015 to 2020, Hamid taught Building Envelope courses to Master’s students at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), sharing his expertise with the next generation of building professionals. He has been offering holistic building envelope training to construction professionals on a regular basis, emphasizing practical, science-based, and integrated approaches to design and construction.