Selected Publications

Selected Publications

A.    Books

1. Laverge, J. and Tariku, F. (Editors) EBC Annex 68, Indoor Air Quality Design and Control in Low-Energy Residential Buildings, Subtask 5: Field measurements and case studies. ISBN 87-7877-530-2

B.    Contributing Author in Books:

2. Tariku F. and Assefa, A. (2020). Energy use and thermal comfort of buildings with different heating systems. In Laverge, J. and Tariku, F. (Editors). International Energy Agency, Annex 68, Indoor Air Quality Design and Control in Low-Energy Residential Buildings, Subtask 5: Field measurements and case studies. ISBN 87-7877-530-2.
3. Tariku F. and Pedram. S. (2020). Moisture Buffering and Ventilation Strategies to Control Indoor Humidity. In Laverge, J. and Tariku, F. (Editors). International Energy Agency, Annex 68, Indoor Air Quality Design and Control in Low-Energy Residential Buildings, Subtask 5: Field measurements and case studies. ISBN 87-7877-530-2.
4. Tariku F. (2020). Case Studies Summary. In Laverge, J. and Tariku, F. (Editors). International Energy Agency, Annex 68, Indoor Air Quality Design and Control in Low-Energy Residential Buildings, Subtask 5: Field measurements and case studies. ISBN 87-7877-530-2.
5. Tariku, F. and Simpson, W. (2015). Indoor Temperature and Humidity in a Multi-Unit Residential Building. In: Ramos and Grunewald (Editors).  International Energy Agency, Annex 55, Reliability of Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting – Probability Assessment of Performance & Cost (RAP-RETRO) Stochastic Data, ISSN 1652-9162.
6. Kumaran, M.K.; Sanders, C.; Tariku, F.; Blocken, B.; Carmeliet, J.; Hens, H.; de Paepe, M.; Janssens, A.  (2008). Boundary Conditions and Whole Building HAM Analysis. In Kumaran, M.K.; Sanders, C. (Edtors). International Energy Agency, Annex 41, Whole Building Heat, Air, Moisture Response, pp. 235, June 1, 2008 (ISBN:978-90-334-7059-2).

C.   Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

7. Tariku, F., & Hemmati, F. (2023). RC-Network based Thermal Bridge Calculation Method for Transient Heat Transfer Analysis in Multidimensional Building Envelope Details: A Frequency Response Analysis-based Method. Energy and Buildings, 113648.
8. Nghana, B., Tariku, F., & Bitsuamlak, G. (2023). Numerical Study of the Impact of Transverse Ribs on the Energy Potential of Air-Based BIPV/T Envelope Systems. Energies, 16(14), 5266.
9. Tariku, F., & Gharib Mombeni, A. (2023). ANN-Based Method for Urban Canopy Temperature Prediction and Building Energy Simulation with Urban Heat Island Effect in Consideration. Energies, 16(14), 5335.
10. Tariku, F., Shang, Y, & Molleti, S. (2023). Thermal performance of flat roof insulation materials: A review of temperature, moisture and aging effects. Journal of Building Engineering, 76, 107142
11. Tariku, F. and Hagos, S. (2022). Performance of green roof installed on highly insulated roof deck and the plants’ effect: An experimental study. Building and Environment, Volume 221
12. Nghana, B., Tariku, F. and Bitsuamlak, G. (2022). Numerical assessment of the impact of transverse roughness ribs on the turbulent natural convection in a BIPV air channel. Building and Environment 217(13–14):109093 DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109093
13. Awol, A. Bitsuamlak, G.T., Tariku, F. (2022). A new analytical model for wind flow in canopies. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics 225(6):105003 DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2022.105003
14. Shang, Y and Tariku, F. (2021). Hempcrete building performance in mild and cold climates: Integrated analysis of carbon footprint, energy, and indoor thermal and moisture buffering, Building and Environment, Volume 206.
15. Kahsay, M., Bitsuamlak, G.T., Tariku, F. (2021). Thermal zoning and window optimization framework for high-rise buildings. Applied Energy, Vol (22),
16. Nghana, B. and Tariku, F. (2021). Assessing ventilation cavity design impact on the energy performance of rainscreen wall assemblies: A CFD study. Building and Environment. Vol 196)
17. Girma, G and Tariku, F. (2021). Experimental investigation of cavity air-gaps for enhanced thermal performance of ventilated Rain-Screen walls. Building and Environment. Vol (194)
18. Iffa, E. D., Tariku, F. and Simpson, Y. (2020). Highly Insulated Wall Systems with Exterior Insulation of Polyisocyanurate under Different Facer Materials: Characterization and Long-Term Hygrothermal Performance Assessment. Materials, Vol 13 (15), 3373
19. Kahsay, M., Bitsuamlak, G.T., Tariku, F. (2020). Effect of window configurations on its convective heat transfer rate. Building and Environment. Vol 182
20. Kahsay, M., Bitsuamlak, G.T., Tariku, F. (2020). Effect of localized exterior convective heat transfer on high-rise building energy consumption. Building Simulation Journal. vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 127–139
21. Awol, D.A., Bitsuamlak, G.T., Tariku, F. (2020) Numerical estimation of the external convective heat transfer coefficient for buildings in an urban-like setting. Building and Environment 169:106557
22. Tariku, F. and Iffa, E. (2019). Empirical Model for Cavity Ventilation and Hygrothermal Performance of Wood Framed Wall Systems: Experimental Study. Building and Environment. Vol 157
23. Hemmati, F. and Tariku, F. (2019). Review of the sky temperature and solar decomposition and their impact on thermal modeling, Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 25:9, 1237-1243, DOI: 10.1080/23744731.2019.1629242
24. Kahsay, M.T., Bitsuamlak, G.T., & Tariku, F., (2019). CFD simulation of external CHTC on a high-rise building with and without façade appurtenances. Building and Environment, 165, 106350
25. Ilomets, S.  Kalamees, T. and Tariku, F. (2019). Indoor climate loads for dwellings in different cold climates to assess hygrothermal performance of building envelopes. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 46(11): 963-968,
26. Kahsay, M. Bitsuamlak, G. and Tariku, F. (2019). Numerical analysis of convective heat transfer coefficient for building facades. Journal of Building Physics. vol. 42, no. 6, pp. 727–749.
27. Nghana, B. and Tariku, F. (2018). Field Investigation of Moisture Buffering Potential of American Clay and Magnesium Oxide Board in a Mild Climate. Journal of Architectural Engineering. 24(4)
28. Iffa, E. and Tariku, F. (2017). Hygrothermal Performance Assessment of ICF Walls with Different Moisture Control Strategies and Wall Designs. Journal of Green Building. 12(4): 35-53.
29. Tariku, E. and Iffa, E. (2017). Temperature and Air Flow Patterns in Attic Roofs. Journal of Architectural Engineering. 23(3): 04017014-1-11.
30. Iffa, E. and Tariku, F. (2016). Review of Heat and Moisture Performance of Attic Roof.  NED University Journal of Research, Vol. 3 (2), pp. 1-14
31. Tariku, F.; Kwok, H. Simpson, Y. (2016). Experimental Investigation of Moisture Transfer between Concrete Foundation and Sill Plate. ASCE’s  Journal of Architectural Engineering, Vol. 22(3), ISSN (print): 1076-0431 | ISSN (online): 1943-5568
32. Nghana, B. and Tariku, F. (2016). Phase Change Material’s (PCM) impacts on Energy Performance and Thermal Comfort of Buildings in a Mild Climate Building and Environment Journal. Vol. 99, pp. 221-238.
33. Tariku, F. and Iffa, E. D. (2015). Effect of Attic Insulation Thickness and Solar Gain in a Mild Climate. Energy Procedia. Vol. 78, pp. 67-72
34. Iffa, E. and Tariku, F. (2015). A Computation of U-Factor values for an Entire Vented Attic Assembly using a 2D model. Energy Procedia. Vol. 78, pp. 3198-3203
35. Tariku, F., Simpson, Y. and Iffa, E. (2015). Experimental Investigation of the Wetting and Drying Potentials of Wood Frame Walls Subjected to Vapor Diffusion and Wind-Driven Rain Loads. Building and Environment Journal. Vol. 92, pp. 368-379.
36. Tariku, F.; Simpson, Y. (2015). Seasonal Indoor Humidity Levels of Apartment Suites in a Mild Coastal Climate. ASCE’s Journal of Architectural Engineering. 10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000173 , B4015001
37. Iffa, E. and Tariku, F. (2015). Attic baffle size and vent configuration impacts on attic ventilation. Building and Environment Journal. Vol. 89, pp, 28-37.
38. Tariku, F.; Kumaran, M.K.; Fazio, P. (2014). Application of a Whole-Building Hygrothermal Model in Energy, Durability and Indoor Humidity Retrofit Design. Building Physics Journal. DOI: 10.1177/1744259114522400
39. Pedram, S., Tariku, F. (2014). Moisture Buffering Effect of Gypsum Board in a Marine Climate: A Field Experimental Study. Advanced Materials Research. Vol. 1051, pp. 763-773. (ISSN: 1662-8985)
40. Iffa, E. D. and Tariku, F. (2013). Thermal Effects of Solar Gain on Ventilated Attic. WIT Transactions on Engineering Sciences. Vol. 88, pp 329-336. (ISSN: 1743-3533).
41. Tariku, F.; Kumaran, M.K.; Fazio, P. (2011). Determination of Indoor Humidity Profile Using a Whole-Building Hygrothermal Model. International Journal of Building Simulation. Vol. 4 (1), pp. 61-78.
42. Tariku, F. and Ge, H. (2011). Moisture Response of Sheathing Board in Conventional and Rain-Screen Wall Systems with Shiplap Cladding. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 39, Issue 3: pp. 381-388.  Paper ID. JTE102973.
43. Tariku, F.; Kumaran, M.K.; Fazio, P. (2010). Transient Model for Coupled Heat, Air and Moisture Transfer through Multilayered Porous Media. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. Vol. 53 (15-16), pp 3035-3044.
44. Tariku, F.; Kumaran, M.K.; Fazio, P. (2010). Integrated Analysis of Whole-Building Heat, Air and Moisture Transfer. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. Vol. 53 (15-16), pp. 3111-3120.
45. Maref, M., Elmahdy, A.H., Swinton, M., Tariku, F. (2009). Assessment of Energy Rating of Polyurethane Spray Foam Walls: Procedure and Interim Results. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, Vol. 6, Issue 9, Paper ID JAI102043.
46. Mukhopadhyaya, P., Kumaran, M.K., Tariku, F., Van Reenen, D., (2006). Application of Hygrothermal Modeling Tool to Assess Moisture Response of Exterior Walls. Journal of Architectural Engineering, 12, (4), pp. 178-186.
47. Kumaran, M.K., Lackey, J.C., Normandin, N., Tariku, F., van Reenen, D., (2006). Heat, Air and Moisture Transport Properties of Three North American Stuccos. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 34, (8), pp. 351-356.
48. Kumaran, M.K., Lackey, J.C., Normandin, N., Tariku, F., van Reenen, D., (2004). Heat, Air and Moisture Transport Properties of Several North American Bricks and Mortar Mixes. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 32, (5), pp. 383-389.
49. Tariku, F., Rogers, R.J., (2001). Improved Dynamic Friction Models for Simulation of One- and Two-Dimensional Stick-Slip Motion. ASME Journal of Tribology, 123, pp. 661-669.

D.    Peer-Reviewed Conference Articles:

50. Zegeye, A. and Tariku, F. (2023). Analysis of Thermal Bridges in Concrete and Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Constructions: A Numerical Study. XVI International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components, DBMC, Beijing, China
51. Vaziri, A. and Tariku, F. (2022). Impact of Urban Densities on Building Energy Consumption and Indoor Temperature in Summer. 16th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology (CCBST 2022), Toronto, Canada.
52. Yousefi, Y. and Tariku, F. (2022). Adsorption Isotherm of Building Materials at Different Temperatures and Relative Humidities. Buildings XV International Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, December 2022.
53. Mombeni, A. and Tariku, F. (2022). The Effect of Adjacent Buildings’ Surfaces Albedo on Building Energy Consumption And Urban Thermal Environment. Buildings XV International Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, December 2022.
54. Hagos, S. and Tariku, F. (2022). Effects of Drainage Mat Types on Energy Performance of Extensive Green Roofs in Mild Climate. Buildings XV International Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, December 2022.
55. Shang, Y. and Tariku, F. (2022 Performance of Relative Humidity-Controlled Ventilation in Buildings with Moisture Buffering Finishing Materials. Buildings XV International Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, December 2022.
56. Nghana, B., Tariku, F., Bitsuamlak, G. (2022). Numerical Assessment of the Energy Impacts of the BIPV/T Façade Coupled with Heat Pump Technology for Domestic Hot Water Heating. 5th International Conference on Building Energy and Environment (COBEE), Montreal Canada, July 2022.
57. Yousefi, Y. and Tariku, F. (2022). Hygrothermal Properties of Cladding Materials at Different Temperatures and Relative Humidities, Proceeding of 5th International Conference on Building Energy and Environment – COBEE 2022, The Springer Nature, Montreal, Canada
58. Yousefi, Y. and Tariku, F. (2022). Moisture Transport and Storage Properties of Exterior Sheathing Boards at Different Temperatures, Proceeding of 3rd International Conference on New Horizons in Green Civil Engineering- NHICE-03, Victoria, Canada
59. Lau, E. and Tariku, F. (2021). Exterior Insulation Thickness and its Effect on the Heating and Cooling Energy Usage in a High-performance Multi-unit Residential Building. Building Simulation 2021 Conference, Bruges, Belgium, September 2021.
60. Yousefi, Y. and Tariku, F. (2021). Thermal Conductivity of Insulation materials at Different Temperatures. 8th International Building Physics Conference – IBPC2021, Copenhagen, Denmark, August 2021.
61. Ghazaryan, T. and Tariku, F. (2021). Hygrothermal performance assessment of split insulated cork wall assemblies under various moisture load conditions. 8th International Building Physics Conference – IBPC2021, Copenhagen, Denmark, August 2021.
62. Girma, G. and Tariku, F. (2021). Preliminary Experimental Assessment of Building Envelope Integrated Ventilative Cooling design. 8th International Building Physics Conference – IBPC2021, Copenhagen, Denmark, August 2021.
63. Rode, C. Abadie, M., Wargocki, P., Qin, M., Grunewald, J.,  Zhang, J., Kolarik, J., Laverge, J., Tariku, F. (2021). IEAEBC Annex 68 – Ambitions and Achievements in Hindsight. IAQ 2020: Indoor Environmental Quality Performance Approaches, Athens, Greece.
64. Lau, E. and Tariku, F. (2020). Impact of Insulating the Rough Opening Gap on the Total Heat Flow at the Window to Wall Interface. 2nd International Conference on New Horizons in Green Civil Engineering (NHICE-02), Victoria, BC, Canada, April 29 – May 01, 2020
65. Koh, H. and Tariku, F. (2020). Performance of PCMs in Different Building Envelope Configurations, Climate Zones and Building Operating Scenarios, 5th Residential Building Design & Construction Conference, Pennsylvania, USA, arch 4-6, 2020
66. Awol, D.A., Bitsuamlak, G.T., Tariku, F (2020). Numerical Investigation of External Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient for Buildings in Different Land Use Class. Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild, held virtually September 29 – October 1.
67. Iffa, E. and Tariku, F. (2019). Application of a Cavity Ventilation Empirical Model for Hygrothermal Performance Assessment of Rain Screen Walls, Buildings XIV International Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, December 2019.
68. Hemmati, F. & Tariku, F. (2019). Transient Heat Transfer Calculation Method for Multi-Dimensional Building Envelope Thermal Bridges with Variable Insulation Thicknesses, Buildings XIV International Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, December 2019.
69. Narciso, W. and Tariku, F. (2019). Protecting Reinforcing Steel From Corrosion: A Comprehensive Analysis of Corrosion Protection Systems Used in Concrete Repair, Buildings XIV International Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, December 2019.
70. Awol, D.A., Bitsuamlak, G.T., Tariku, F. (2019). A More Reliable Estimate for External Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient from Building Surfaces in an Urban-Setting. CFD Society of Canada Conference, London, Canada, 2-5 June 2019.
71. Tougas, C.J., Tariku, F., Peer, L. (2018). Moisture Accumulation in Exposed Extruded Polystyrene Insulation in Western Canada. RCI Building Envelope Technology Symposium. RCI Building Envelope Technology Symposium, Nashville, United States
72. Iffa, E. and Tariku, F. (2018). Application of Rain Intensity Dependent Rain Admittance Factor (RAF) in Hygrothermal Performance Assessment of Wall Systems.7th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC2018). 7th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC2018), Syracuse, United States
73. Kahsay, M. Bitsuamlak, G. and Tariku, F. (2018). Influence of external shading on CHTC for a highrise building. Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild. Building Performance Analysis
74. Hemmati, F. and Tariku, F. (2018). Review of the sky temperature and solar decomposition, and their impact on thermal modeling. 7th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC2018), Syracuse, United States
75. Vaseghi, A. and Tariku, F. (2018). Hygrothermal performance assessment of wall systems with various concrete and insulation configurations. 7th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC2018), Syracuse, United States
76. Yadete, A. and Tariku, F. (2018). Field experimental investigation of temperature, humidity and solar radiation impacts on formaldehyde emissions from interior furnishing material (particle board): a preliminary study. 7th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC2018). 7th International Building Physics
77. Kahsay, M. Bitsuamlak, G. and Tariku, F. (2018). The effect of building geometry on its convective heat transfer rate. CWE 2018 International Symposium on Computational Wind Engineering. CWE 2018 International Symposium on Computational Wind Engineering, Seoul, Korea Republic
78. Iffa, E. and Tariku, F. (2018). Hygrothermal performance assessment of rain-screen ICF walls in coastal climate. 1st International Conference on New Horizons in Green Civil Engineering (NHICE-01), Victoria, Canada (1-10
79. Pilehvaran M. and Tariku, F. (2018). Lifecycle coasting and life cycle assessment of wall systems with different insulation. 1st International Conference on New Horizons in Green Civil Engineering, Victoria, Canada
80. Awol, D.A., Bitsuamlak, G.T., and Tariku, F. (2017). Consistent analytical urban canopy layer velocity profile for dense building arrangement. 2017 Americas Conference on Wind Engineering, Gainsville, United States
81. Tougas, C.J. and Tariku, F. (2017). Thermal resistance of extruded expanded polystyrene (XPS): Field data from Western Canada. 15th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology (CCBST 2017)., Vancouver, Canada
82. Kahsay, M.T., Bitsuamlak. G. and Tariku, F. (2017). Numerical study of the effect of window configuration on the convective heat transfer rate of a window. 15th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology (CCBST 2017), Vancouver, Canada
83. Pedram, S. and Tariku, F. (2017). Moisture buffering and ventilation strategies to control indoor humidity in a marine environment: a field experimental study. 15th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology (CCBST 2017), Vancouver, Canada
84. Enns, B. and Tariku, F. (2017). Economic optimization of the building envelop for a high performance multifamily residential building.15th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology (CCBST 2017). Vancouver, Canada
85. Yadete, A. and Tariku, F. (2017). Energy Performance Comparison of Three Space Heating Systems: Experimental Field Study. 2017 Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual General Conference, Vancouver, Canada
86. Kahsay, M.T, Bitsuamlak, G., Tariku, F. (2017). Numerical simulation of forced convective heat transfer coefficients on the facade of low-and high-rise buildings. Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Conference., Oklahoma Coty, United States
87. Hemmati, F., Vaseghi, A., Tariku, F. (2017). Risk of Condensation Analysis of Common Concrete Balcony Configurations. ASHRAE Winter Conference, Jan 28-Feb1, Las Vegas, NV
88. Tariku, F.; Simpson, Y., Ngudjiharto, E. (2016). Analysis of Wind-Driven Rain Exposure Based on Long-Term Monitoring. Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings XIII International Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, December 2016.
89. Peer, L., Tariku, F.; Simpson, Y. (2016). Thermal and Moisture Properties of ExtrudedPolystyrene from Inverted Roofs: A Pilot Study. Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings XIII International Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, December 2016.
90. Tariku, F.; Iffa, E., Simpson, Y., Horn D. (2016). Indoor Humidity levels of Houses in Pacific Coastal Climate. 9th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation (IAQVEC). October 23-26, 2016, Songdo, South Korea.
91. Iffa, E. and Tariku, F. (2016). Hygrothermal performance of Ventilated Attic in Marine Climate. 14^th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate (Indoor Air 2016), July 3-8, 2016, Ghent, Belgium
92. Pedram, S., Tariku, F. (2015). Determination of Representative Daily Moisture Production Profile of Occupants in a Residential Setting. International Conference on Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering (EESE2015), May 17-18, 2015, Beijing, China
93. Tariku, F.; Simpson, Y. (2014). Temperature and Humidity Distributions in Mid-Rise Residential Building Suites. 14^th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology, Toronto, Canada. October, 2014.
94. Ngudjiharto, E., Tariku, F. Fazio, P. (2014) Preliminary Results From Field Experimental Study of Rain Load and Penetration into Wood-Frame Wall Systems at Window Sill Defects. 14^th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology, Toronto, Canada.  October, 2014.
95. Tariku, F.; Simpson, Y. (2013).  Development of a Whole-Building Performance Research Laboratory (WBPRL) for an Integrated Study of Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality and Building Envelope Durability. Zero Energy Mass Customization Housing, International Conference (ZEMCH2013), Miami, USA, November 2013.
96. Tariku, F.; Simpson, Y. (2013). Hygrothermal Performance Assessment of Vented and Ventilated Wall Systems: An Experimental Study. Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings XII International Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, December 2013.
97. Tariku, F.; Simpson, Y. (2013).  Hygrothermal Performance Assessment of Brick Veneer Wall Systems with Water Repellent Coating: An Experimental Study. 12th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Vancouver, Canada, June 2-5, 2013.
98. Ge, H.; Tariku, F. (2012). Evaluation of the Thermal Performance of Innovative Pre-Fabricated Wall Systems Through Field Testing. The 3^rd Building Enclosure Science and Technology Conference, Atlanta, USA, April 2 – 4, 2012.
99. Mora, R.; Tariku, F.; Bitsuamlak, G. (2012). Performance-Risk Analysis for the Design of High-Performance Affordable Homes.  The 3^rd Building Enclosure Science and Technology Conference, Atlanta, USA, April 2 – 4, 2012.
100. Tariku, F.; Maref, M.; Swinton, M.; Elmahdy, A.H. (2010). Numerical Simulations for Determining the Thermal Response of Wall Systems with Medium Density Polyurethane Spray Foams. Energy Simulation Conference (e-Sim), Winnipeg, Canada, May 19-20, 2010.
101. Tariku, F. and Ge, H. (2010). Hygrothermal Performance Assessment of Smart Wall Systems. Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings XI International Conference, Florida, USA, December 2010.
102. Tariku, F.; Kumaran, M.K.; Fazio, P. (2010). Development and Benchmarking of New Whole Building Hygrothermal Model. Building Enclosure Science and Technology (BEST2) conference. Portland, USA, April 12-14, 2010.
103. Tariku, F.; Kumaran, M.K.; Fazio, P. (2009). The Need for an Accurate Indoor Humidity Model for Building Envelope Performance Analysis. 4th International Building Physics Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, June.15-18, 2009.
104. Tariku, F., Maref, W., Di Lenardo, B. (2009). Hygrothermal Performance of RH-Dependent Vapour Retarder in a Canadian Coastal Climate. 12th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology. Montreal, Canada. May 7-8, 2009.
105. Maref,W., Tariku, F., Di Lenardo, B. (2009). Hygrothermal Performance of Exterior Wall Systems Using an Innovative Vapour Retarder in Canadian Climate. 4th International Building Physics Conference, Istanbul, Turkey. June 15-18, 2009.
106. Elmahdy, A.H., Maref, M., Swinton, M., Tariku, F. (2009). Energy Rating of Polyurethane Spray Foamed Walls: Procedures and Preliminary Results. 4th International Building Physics Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, June 15-18, 2009.
107. Tariku, F.; Kumaran, M.K.; Fazio, P. (2008). Thermostat Setback Effect in Whole Building Performance. Building Physics Symposium. Luven, Belgium, October 29-31, 2008.
108. Tariku, F.; Kumaran, M.K.; Fazio, P. (2008). Development and Benchmarking of a New Hygrothermal Model. The 11th International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components, Istanbul, Turkey, May 11-14, 2008.
109. Tariku, F., Cornick, S.M., Lacasse, M.A., (2007). Simulation of Wind-Driven Rain Effects on the Performance of a Stucco-Clad Wall. Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings X International Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, December 02, 2007, pp. 1-15.
110. Mukhopadhyaya, P., Kumaran, M.K., Lackey, J.C., Normandin, N., van Reenen, D., Tariku, F. (2007). Hygrothermal Properties of Exterior Claddings, Sheathing Boards, Membranes and Insulation Materials for Building Envelope Design. Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings X International Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida, December 02, 2007.
111. Tariku, F., Kumaran, M.K. (2006). Hygrothermal Modeling of Aerated Concrete Wall and Comparison with Field Experiment, 3rd International Building Physics Conference, Montreal, Canada, August 27, 2006, pp. 321-328.
112. Mukhopadhyaya, P., Kumaran, M.K., Nofal, M., Tariku, F., van Reenen, D (2005). Assessment of Building Retrofit Options Using Hygrothermal Analysis Tool. 7th Symposium on Building Physics in the Nordic Countries, Reykjavik, Iceland, June 13, 2005, pp. 1139-1146.
113. Mukhopadhyaya, P., Kumaran, M.K., van Reenen, D., Tariku, F. (2004). Application of Modeling Tool to Assess Moisture and Thermal Performance of Retrofitted Wall Assemblies,” CIB World Building Congress, Toronto, Canada, May 02, 2004, pp. 1-10.
114. Kumaran, M.K., Lackey, J.C., Normandin, N., Tariku, F., van Reenen, D. (2003). Variations in the Hygrothermal Properties of Several Wood-Based Building Products. 2^nd International Building Physics Conference, Leuven, Belgium, Sept. 14, 2003,  pp. 35-42.
115. Mukhopadhyaya, P., Kumaran, M.K., Rousseau, M.Z., Tariku, F., van Reenen, D., Dalgliesh, W.A. (2003). Application of Hygrothermal Analyses to Optimise Exterior Wall Design,” 2nd International Conference on Research in Building Physics (Leuven, Belgium, 2003), pp. 417-426.
116. Djebbar, R., Kumaran, M.K., Van Reenen, D., Tariku, F. (2002). Use of Hygrothermal Numerical Modeling to Identify Optimal Retrofit Options for High-Rise Buildings. 12th International Heat Transfer Conference (Grenoble, France, August 18, 2002), pp. 165-170.
117. Mukhopadhyaya, P., Kumaran, M.K., van Reenen, D., Tariku, F. (2001). Influence of Sheathing Membrane and Vapour Barrier on Hygrothermal Response of Stucco Walls. 1st International Conference on Building Envelope Systems and Technologies (ICBEST) 2001 (Ottawa, Ontario, June 26, 2001), pp. 269-274, July 01, 2001 (NRCC-44986).
118. Tariku, F., Rogers, R.J., (2000). Friction Models for Simulation of One-Dimensional and Two-Dimensional Stick-Slip Motion. ASME/STLE Tribology Conference, (Seattle, WA, October 1-4 2000).

E.     Magazine Entries:

119. Hagos, S. & Tariku, F. (2023). Performance of Green Roof Installed on Highly Insulated Roof Deck. BCBEC Elements Magazine. Spring/Fall Edition 2023
120. Tariku, F. (2022). Impact of Cavity Width on Exterior Walls’ Thermal Performance. BCBEC Elements Magazine. Fall/Winter Edition 2022
121. Tariku, F. (2021).  Cavity Ventilation Model for Hygrothermal and Energy Performance Analysis of Rain-Screen Walls. BCBEC Elements Magazine. Fall/Winter 2021 Edition
122. Tariku, F. (2020).  An Experimental Study: Hygrothermal Performance of Vented and Ventilated Wall Systems. BCBEC Elements Magazine. Fall/Winter 2020 Edition

F.     Newsletters:

123. Maref, W., Tariku, F., Di Lenardo, B. (2008). NRC-IRC Develops Evaluation Protocol for Innovative Vapour Barrier. Construction Innovation, 13, (2), June 2008.
124. Tariku. F. (2009). Integrated Hygrothermal Analysis by Thinking both Inside and Outside of the Box. National Housing Research Committee Newsletter, November 2009.

G.     Major Research Project Reports:

125. Tariku, F. and Shang, Y. (2022). Methodology to Estimate Mean Insulation Temperature of PIR-Insulated Flat Roof in Different Climate Zones. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
126. Tariku, F. and Shang, Y. (2022). Thermal Performance Analysis of Flat Roof Systems based on Long-Term Monitoring: Vancouver. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
127. Tariku, F. and Shang, Y. (2022). Thermal Performance Analysis of Flat Roof Systems based on Long-Term Monitoring. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
128. Tariku, F. and Shang, Y. (2021).  Literature review of factors affecting the thermal performance of commercial flat roof insulation materials. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
129. Tariku, F. and Simpson, Y. (2021). Field Data of High-Performance Wall Systems Subjected to Rain Penetration. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
130. Tariku, F. and Iffa, E. (2020). Temperature, Airflow and Moisture Patterns in Attic Roofs. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
131. Tariku, F. and Iffa, E. (2019). Hygrothermal Performance Assessment of Polyisocyanurate in an Exterior Wall System. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
132. Tariku, F. and Iffa, E. (2019). Investigation of the Condensation Potential on Concrete Slab with Embedded In-Slab Ductwork. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
133. Tariku, F. and Simpson, Y. (2019). Hygrothermal Property Measurements of IKO EnerAir Rigid Polyisocyanurate Insulation Board. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
134. Tariku, F. and Simpson, Y. (2019). Thermal Property Measurements of IKO EnerFoil Rigid Polyisocyanurate Insulation Board. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
135. Tariku, F. and Simpson, Y. (2016). Hygrothermal Property Measurements of GoBloc. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
136. Enns, B. and Tariku, F. (2016). Envelope Optimization of a High Performance Multi-Family Residential Building. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
137. Tariku, F. and Simpson, Y. (2016). Hygrothermal Property Measurements of HempLime. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
138. Tariku, F. and Iffa, E. (2015). Hygrothermal Performance assessment of ICF walls with 3M Self-Adhered Air and Vapor Barrier Membrane 3015. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
139. Tariku, F. and Nghana, B. (2015). Investigation of the Moisture Buffering Potential of Magnesium Oxide Board. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
140. Tariku, F. and Martin, D. (2015). Wood-frame Buildings from the Operation of Indoor Marijuana Grow-ops. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
141. Tariku, F. and Iffa, E. (2014). Airflow and temperature in Attic roof. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
142. Tariku, F. and Simpson, W. (2013). Indoor Climate Monitoring and Building Envelope Performance Assessment of Four Suites in a Multi-Unit Residential Building. Client Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), pp. 86.
143. Maref, W., Tariku, F.; Saber, H.H. (2009). Two Dimensional Hygrothermal Modeling of Moisture Transport through an Air Barrier/Flashing System. Final Report 1249, NRC Institute for Research in Construction, pp. 76.
144. Ge, H.; Tariku, F.; Roy, S. (2009). Field Evaluation of Thermal and Moisture Performance of Pacific Smart Wall systems. Research Report, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), pp. 33.
145. Elmahdy, A.H., Maref, W., Tariku, F.; M., Swinton, M., Glazer, R.; Nicholls, M.; Nunes, N. (2009). Development of Energy Rating of Field Installed Spray Polyurethane Foam Wall Assemblies. WER Project B1237 Final Report-1, NRC Institute for Research in Construction, pp. 77.
146. Cornick, S.M.; Maref, W.; Tariku F. (2009). Verification and Validation: Establishing Confidence in Hygrothermal Tools, Research Report, NRC Institute for Research in Construction, 278, pp. 21, March, 2009.
147. Maref, W., Tariku, F. (2007). Assessment of Vapor Barrier Performance and Drying Effects Toward the Interior for Canadian Climate, pp. 93, June 18, 2007 (B1246.1)
148. Tariku, F.; Maref, W. (2007). Moisture Management of an Exterior Basement Insulation System. Above-grade Performance Assessment, Simulation results (B 8179).
149. Tariku, F.; Cornick, S.; Laccasse, M. (2005) Analysis of Wind Driven Rain: Loads by Climatic Region. Technical Evaluation of Moisture Management Capabilities of Cladding Systems (44-B8145).

H.   Oral Presentations (Seminars and Workshops):

150. Tariku, F. (2023). Impact of Landscape and Adjacent Structures on Building Energy Consumption and Indoor Temperature. IC-IMPACTS Workshops at Flame University and Symbiosis University, Pune, India
151. Tariku, F. & Gharib Mombeni., A. (2022). Building Energy Consumption in Urban Area with Urban Heat Island Effect in Consideration. Building Research Committee (BRC) meeting, Burnaby, Canada
152. Tariku, F. (2022). Panelist: Lesson Learned from Copenhagen on Building Decarbonization. Vancouver Economic Commission, Vancouver, Canada
153. Nghana, B, Tariku, F. and Bitsuamlak, G. (2021). Impacts of Ventilation Cavity Design on the Energy Performance of Rainscreen Wall Assemblies: CFD Study. Building Research Committee Meeting, Vancouver, Canada
154. Tariku, F. and Simpson Y. (2020). Indoor Environmental Conditions (T/RH/CO2) in Radius: A High Performance MURB Wood Frame Building. ZEBx Decarb October 2020, Vancouver, Canada
155. Lau E. and Tariku, F. (2020). Orion – Optimal Control Zone Building Simulation Results. ZEBx Decarb October 2020, Vancouver, Canada
156. Awol, A., Bitsuamlak, G. and Tariku, F. (2019). A More Reliable Estimate For External Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient From Building Surfaces in an Urban-Setting. June 2019, CFD Society of Canada Conference
157. Luke Moir, L. and Tariku, F. (2019). Quantifying Passive Energy Exchange between a Rooftop Greenhouse and Host Building, Ecocity World Summit, October 7-11, Vancouver, Canada
158. Hemmati, F. & Tariku, F. (2019). Dynamic Thermal Bridging Calculations. Building Research Committee (BRC) meeting, Burnaby, Canada
159. Awol, A., Bitsuamlak, G. and Tariku, F. (2017). Consistent analytical urban canopy layer velocity profile for dense building arrangement. May 2017, 13th Americans Conference Wind Engineering
160. Tariku, F., Peer. L. and Simpson, Y. (2016). Thermal resistance of XPS insulation in in-service inverted roof. Presentation at the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC), Building Envelope Research Committee Seminar, Nov, 2016
161. Tariku, F. and Iffa, E. (2014). Air flow in attic roof. Presentation at the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC), Building Envelope Research Committee Seminar, Nov, 2014
162. Khalkhali, N. and Tariku, F. (2014). Experimental Design of Super-Insulated Double-Stud Wall Assemblies for Testing. British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC), Building Envelope Research Committee Seminar, May 2014.
163. McCann, S., Soo, C., Tariku, F., Simpson, W., Horn, D. (2014). The Impact of Textile Properties on Moisture Management in Prosthetics and Orthotics: American Academy of Prosthetists and Orthotists Northwest Chapter, Seattle, USA, April 3-5, 2014.
164. Tariku, F. and Simpsons, Y. (2013) Development of a Whole-Building Performance Research Laboratory (WBPRL) for an Integrated Study of Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality and Building Envelope Durability. Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings XI International Conference, Florida, USA, December 2013.
165. Maref, W., Elmahdy, A.H., Swinton, M.C., Tariku, F., (2009). Moisture Management and Energy Rating in Building Envelopes / Part III : Assessment of Energy Rating of Polyurethane Foam Walls, 4th International Building Physics Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, June 14, 2009.
166. Maref, W., Elmahdy, A.H., Swinton, M.C., Tariku, F. (2009) Workshop on Moisture Management and Energy Rating in Building Envelopes / Part III: Assessment of Energy Rating of Polyurethane Foam Walls – Procedure and Interim Results. 12th Canadian Conference of Building Science and Technology, Montreal, Canada, May 06, 2009.
167. Cornick, S.M., Maref, W., Tariku, F. (2009) Verification and Validation: Establishing Confidence in Hygrothermal Tools, ASHRAE Winter Meeting, Seminar 47 Benchmarking Hygrothermal Tools, Chicago, USA, January 24, 2009.

I.    Poster Presentations:

168. Shams, R & Tariku, F. (2023). Hygrothermal Performance Assessments of Cross-Laminated Timber Assemblies: An Experimental Study. International Mass Timber Conference, Portland, United States of America, March 2023
169. Vaziri, A. and Tariku, F. (2022). Impact of Urban Densities on Building Energy Consumption. Poster Presentation at the 2012 British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) Conference and AGM.
170. Kahsay, M. Bitsuamlak, G. and Tariku, F. (2018). Influence of External Shading on Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient for a High-Rise Building, September Building Performance Analysis Conference
171. Yousefi, Y. and Tariku, F. (2015). Hygrothermal Properties of Materials at Different Temperatures and Relative Humdities. Poster Presentation at the 2015 British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) Conference and AGM
172. Vaseghi, A. and Tariku, F. (2015). Experimental Invetigation of the Heat and Moisture Transfer in Multi-Dimensional Building Envelope Details. Poster Presentation at the 2015 British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) Conference and AGM
173. Khalkhali, N. and Tariku, F. (2014). Hygrothermal Performance of Super-Insulated Double-Stud Wall Assemblies under Simulated Rainwater Penetration. Poster Presentation at the 2014 British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) Conference and AGM
174. Kwok, H and Tariku, F. (2014).  Experimental Investigation of Moisture Transfer between Concrete Foundation and Sill Plate. Poster Presentation at the 2014 British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) Conference and AGM
175. Ngudjiharto , E. and Tariku, F. (2014). Field experimental investigations of rain penetration into wood‐frame wall systems. Poster, 2014 British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) Conference and AGM
176. Liu, K. and Tariku, F. (2013). Multi-Objective Optimization of High Performance Residential Buildings Using a Genetic Algorithm, Poster Presentation at the 2013 British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) Conference and AGM.
177. Hemmati, F. and Tariku, F. (2013). Transient 3D Heat, Air and Moisture Transfer in Multi-Layered Building Envelope Details. Poster Presentation at the 2013 British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) Conference and AGM
178. Manshadi, I and Tariku, F. (2013). Probabilistic assessment of energy and moisture performance of building components. Poster Presentation at the 2013 British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) Conference and AGM
179. Pedram, S. and Tariku, F. (2012). Field investigation of moisture buffering effect of materials on indoor environment and energy efficiency. Poster Presentation at the 2012 British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) Conference and AGM.

J.      Contribution to International Energy Agency (IEA) Research Projects:

IEA/Annex 41

180. Tariku, F.; Kumaran, M.K.; Fazio, P. (2006). Whole Building Heat and Moisture Analysis. IEA Annex 41, Lyon, France. October 25-27, 18 pages.
181. Tariku, F. (2008). HAMFitPlus model overview and simulation results of four common exercises from Japan, Germany, Belgium and Netherlands and Canada. Contribution to Annex 41 Whole Building Heat, Air and Moisture Response, Modeling and Principles and Common Exercises, pp. 234, 2008 (ISBN 978-90-334-7057-8).

IEA/Annex 55

182. Tariku, F. (2011) Hygrothermal Response of a Massive Wall System with Different Material Properties, IEA Annex 55 Common Exercise ST2-CE2, Porto, Portugal.
183. Tariku, F. (2011) Probabilistic Assessment of Attic Hygrothermal and Energy Performance, IEA Annex 55 Common Exercise ST2-CE4, San Antonio, USA.
184. Tariku, F. (2011) Probabilistic Assessment of Mold Growth and Energy Performance of a Cold Attic: Sampling Methods, Sample Size, and Sensitivity Analysis. IEA Annex 55, San Antonio, USA.  28 pages.
185. Tariku, F. and Simpson, W. (2012) Probabilistic Distribution of Indoor Temperature and Excess Moisture Distributions in Vancouver Apartment Suites. IEA Annex 55, Viena, Austria, 21 pages.
186. Tariku, F. (2013). Economic Assessment of Retrofit Measures. IEA Annex 55 Common Exercise ST2-CE5, Curitiba, Brazil.
187. Tariku, F. (2013) National Building Inventory, Energy Use and Building Code Data. IEA Annex 55, Input to Task 4 Report, Curitiba, Brazil, 21 pages.

IEA/Annex 68

188. Tariku, F. and Pedram, S. (2018). Comparison of Ventilation Strategies for Buildings with Hygroscopic and non-Hygroscopic Finishing: A Field Experimental Study. IEA Annex 68, Shanghai, China
189. Tariku, F. and Li, B. (2018).  Review of Canadian national guiders/design recommendations/ knowledge bases regarding ventilation & IAQ, Input to Subtask Task 4, IEA Annex 68
190. Tariku, F. (2018). Subtask 5 Case Studies Questioner, IEA Annex 68, Input to Subtask 5, IEA Annex 68, Syracuse, USA
191. Tariku, F. and Assefa, A. (2017). Indoor air T, RH and CO2 distributions in buildings with baseboard and forced air heating system. IEA Annex 68,  Dresden, Germany
192. Tariku, F. and Assefa, A. (2017). Experimental Design to Measure Solar Induced Pollutant Emission Rate. IEA Annex 68, Nottingham, U.K.
193. Tariku, F. and Assefa, A. (2017). Ventilation Rates & Effectiveness. IEA Annex 68, Syracuse, USA
194. Tariku, F. (2017). Simulation Results of Subtask 5, Common Exercise 1. , IEA Annex 68, Input to Subtask 5, IEA Annex 68

K.     Report: Committee Paper for Codes:

195. Cornick, S.M., Chown, G.A., Dalgliesh, W.A., Djebbar, R., Lacasse, M.A., Nofal, M., Said, M.N., Swinton, M.C., Tariku, F. (2001). Defining Climate Regions as a Basis for Specifying Requirements for Precipitation Protection for Walls, Ottawa: Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, National Research Council of Canada pp. 36, April 12, 2001.

L.    CCMC Technical Guides:

196. Di Lenardo, B., Lacasse, M.A., Maref, W., Mukhopadhyaya, P., Tariku, F. (2008). Technical Guide for Polyethylene Dimpled Membrane as Secondary Plane of Protection Behind Cladding with Incorporated Capillary Break, CCMC Master Format Section: 07121, pp. 52
197. Di Lenardo, B., Lacasse, M.A., Maref, W., Mukhopadhyaya, P., Tariku, F. (2005). Technical Guide for Vapour Barrier with RH-Dependent Water Vapour Permeance. CCMC Master Format Section: 07264, pp. 21

M.     Media:

198. Ontario manufacturer of PVC panels takes aim at drywall market, Journal of Commerce, Journal of Commerce, February 28, 2022. https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2022/02/ontario-manufacturerof-pvc-panels-tak
199. Construction Research Network a new online matching service for B.C. construction and high-tech. Journal of Commerce, March 17, 2021.
200. BCIT aims to provide continuous R&D support to construction. Journal of Commerce, August 14, 2017.
201. Researchers focus on smart materials. Vancouver Sun June 27, 2014
202. B.C. at cutting edge of construction concepts. Vancouver Sun  June 27, 2014
203. The Building Science Centre of Excellence, Journal of Commerce Western Canada Construction Newspaper (May 27, 2012)
204. Colleges conduct construction research in addition to teaching, Journal of  Commerce Western Canada Construction Newspaper (May 20, 2013)
205. Inspired Building Codes for BC and Beyond, BCIT Applied Research Publication, BCIT Applied Research Publication (November 12, 2014)

Selected Publications

Refereed Journals

1. Ellis J, Schwartz J, Mora R (2016). Study on the effectiveness of strategies and technologies to leverage natural ventilation in residential housing, accepted for publication at the International Journal of Ventilation, Ventilation Energy and Environment Technology (VEETECH) UK.
2. Romero D, James J, Mora R, Hays C (2013). Study on the Mechanical and Environmental Properties of Concrete Containing Cathode Ray Tube Glass Aggregate, accepted for publication at the Journal of Waste Management, Elsevier, in press.
3. Mora R, Bitsuamlak G, and Horvat M (2011). Integrated Life-Cycle Design of Building Enclosures, Journal of Building and Environment, Elsevier, 46 (7): 1469-1479.
4. Mora R, Bédard C, and Rivard H (2008). Modeling and Reasoning for Conceptual Structural Design from Preliminary Architectural Models, Journal of Advanced Engineering Informatics, Elsevier, 22 (2): 254-270
5. Mora R, Rivard H, and Bédard C (2006). A Computer Representation for Integrated Conceptual Structural Design, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 20 (2): 76-87.
6. Rivard H, Froese T, Waugh L M, El-Diraby T, Mora R, Torres H, Gill S M, O’Reilly T (2004). Case studies on the use of information technology in the Canadian Construction industry, Electronic Journal of Information Technology in Construction, Vol. 9, pg. 19-34.
7. Mora R, English M, and Athienitis A (2001). Assessment of Thermal Comfort During Surgical Operations, in ASHRAE Transactions, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Eng., Inc, 107 (1): 52-62.Conference Proceedings
8. Yan D, Mora R (2014).Condensation risk assessment of window-wall facades under the effect of various heating systems, proc. 14th Canadian Conference of Building Science and Technology, Toronto, ON, Canada.
9. Atwal L, Mora R, Mustapha G (2014). Ventilation for a house as a system. Proceedings of Indoor Air 2014, International Society for Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Hong Kong.
10. Atwal L, Mustapha G, Mora R (2013), Sensitive Homes: Remote Sensing and Monitoring Integral to HomesASHRAE IAQ 2013 Proceedings: Environmental Health in Low Energy Buildings, 1-8, ASHRAE.
11. Mora R, Croft D (2013). Building Science Integrated Systems – Methodological Framework, Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) Conference, April 3-5, ASCE, Penn State University, USA.
12. Romero D, Mora R, James J, Hays C (2013). Evaluating the Use of Potentially Hazardous Secondary Aggregates in Concrete based on Life-Cycle Effects on Water Pollution, The 28th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management, Philadelphia, PA U.S.A, March 10-13, 2013.
13. Mora R, Tariku F, Bitsuamlak G (2012). Performance-risk analysis for the design of high-performance affordable homes, 3rd Building Enclosure Science and Technology conference BEST3, National Institute of Building Sciences, Atlanta, GA, USA.
14. Mora R, Bitsuamlak G, and Horvat M (2010). Building Science for Building Sustainability, 1st International High-Performance Buildings Conf., Purdue University, IN, USA, pp. 1-8.
15. Mora R (2008), SuPr-Integrator: Sustainable Project Integrator, Intelligent Computing in Engineering, EG-ICE, ASCE, pp. 260-269.
16. Mora R (2008),Computer-Integrated Early Decision Making for Sustainable and Financially Viable Building Projects, ASCE-AEI’08 National Conference: Building Integration Solutions, Denver, Colorad.o
17. Mora R, Juchmes R, Rivard H, and Leclercq P (2006), From Architectural Sketches to Feasible Structural Systems, Second International Conference on Design Computing and Cognition, Eindhoven Netherlands, John S. Gero (Ed.), Springer, pp. 675-694.
18. Mora R, Rivard H, Parent S, and Bédard C (2006). Interactive Knowledge-based Assistance for the Conceptual Design of Building Structures, Advances in Engineering Structures, Mechanics & Construction, Springer, Pandey, M., Xie, Wei-Chau; Xu, Lei (Eds.); proceedings of an International Conference held in Waterloo, ON, Canada.
19. Mora R, Rivard C, and Bédard C (2004). Computer-aided Conceptual Design of Building Structures: Modeling the Synthesis Process, Proceedings of the first International Conference of Design Computing and Cognition, MIT, Cambridge, pp. 37-55.Other Publications
20. Mora R, Rivard H, and Bédard C (2006). Added Value for Collaborative Conceptual Structural Design, Canadian Civil Engineer, CSCE, 23.1: 16-19.

Selected Publications

Conference Proceedings

1. Ge, H. and Simpson, W.Y. (2011). Influence of under-cooling on the wetting and drying of rainscreen walls in cold and humid climates. Accepted by 12th International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components, Porto, Portugal, April 14-15, 2011
2. Simpson, Y., Ge,H., and FazioP. (2010). Influence of cavity ventilation on the thermal and moisture performance of panel type rainscreen walls in the coastal climate of British Columbia. 1st Central European Symposium on Building Physics. Cracow, Poland, September 13-15, 2010
3. Ye,Y.,Ge,H.,and Fazio,P. (2009). Influence of cavity ventilation on the drying and wetting of plywood sheathing in the rainscreen walls in the coastal climate of British Columbia. Accepted for the 4th International Conference in building Physics (IBPC4), Istanbul, Turkey, June 15-18, 2009
4. Ge, H., Ye,Y., and Fazio ,P. (2009). Field investigation of the impact of cavity ventilation on the wetting and drying of brick veneer wall systems in the costal climate of British Columbia. Accepted for the 12th CanadianBuilding Science and Technology Conference. Montreal,QC, Canada, May 7-8, 2009
5. Ge, H., Krpan, R, Fazio, P. and Ye, Y. (2008). A Two-storey Field Station for Investigation of Building Envelope Performance in the Coastal Climate of British Columbia. Building Proceedings of Physics Symposium, the KatholiekeUniversiteit Leuven, Belgium. October 29-31, 2008
6. Ge, H., and Ye. Y, (2007). Investigation of Ventilation Drying of Rainscreen Walls in the Coastal Climate of British Columbia. The Buildings X Conference – Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings, Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA, December 2-7, 2007

Selected Publications

Conference Proceedings

1. “Increased severity of the CHIMERA model induces acute vascular injury, sub-acute deficits in memory recall, and chronic white matter gliosis”, Journal of Experimental Neurology, Nov. 2019, 113116
2. “An automated kinematic measurement system for sagittal plane murine head impacts”, Journal of Biomechanics Engineering, 2019
3. “A Novel Technique for Improving the Accuracy of Head Kinematics Measurements in Mice Using High-Speed Videography”, IRCOBI, Short Communication, Sep. 2019
4. “Technique and preliminary findings for in vivo quantification of brain motion during injurious head impacts”, Journal of Biomechanics, July 2019
5. “Quantifying in vivo brain motion during injurious head impacts – A pilot study”, IROCBI conference 2018, IRC-18-67
6. “Defining the biomechanical and biological threshold of murine mild traumatic brain injury using CHIMERA (Closed Head Impact Model of Engineered Rotational Acceleration)”, Experimental neurology 292 (2017): 80-91
7. “Advanced spraying task strategy for bicycle-frame based on geometrical data of workpiece”, International Conference on Advanced Robotics (ICAR), 2015. IEEE, 2015
8. “Autonomous Path Planning of Spray Painting Application for Bicycle-frame”, 14th Mechatronics Forum International Conference, Karlstad University, Sweden June 2014
9. “Nonlinear, Visual Servoing based Controller Design and Implementation for Restaurant Robot with Landmark based Self-localization”, 2nd International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Mechatornics (ICMEM), Toronto Canada, Aug 2013

Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

• Tariku, F., Shang, Y, & Molleti, S. (2023). Thermal performance of flat roof insulation materials: A review of temperature, moisture and aging effects. Journal of Building Engineering, 76, 107142 
• Shang, Y and Tariku, F. (2021). Hempcrete building performance in mild and cold climates: Integrated analysis of carbon footprint, energy, and indoor thermal and moisture buffering, Building and Environment, Volume 206. 

Peer-Reviewed Conference Articles:

• Shang, Y. & Tariku, F. (2023). Evaluation of Artificial Neural Network and Multiple Linear Regression Models for Indoor RH Prediction of a Residential Building in a Marine Climate [Accepted by RBDCC 7] 
• Shang, Y., & Tariku, F. (2022). Performance of Relative Humidity-Controlled Ventilation in Buildings with Moisture Buffering Finishing Materials. 2022 Buildings XV Conference.