Dr. John Straube

Biography

John Straube is an Associate Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the School of Architecture at the University of Waterloo. With a professional engineering designation (P. Eng.), he is also the principal at RDH Building Science Inc., where he leads forensic investigations and hygrothermal measurement analysis research projects. His research focuses on low energy building design, highly durable building enclosures, and innovative building materials systems, particularly in the context of extreme climate conditions. Professor Straube has authored the book 'High Performance Enclosures' and co-authored 'Building Science Building Enclosures' with Eric Burnett. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Consortium for Housing Research Centers for his contributions to building science education. Actively contributing to industry standards, he is a member of the CSA A371 Masonry Construction Standards Committee and the American Society of Refrigeration Air-Conditioning Engineers. John’s research interests include building performance concerning durability, energy efficiency, health, and sustainability, with a keen focus on heat and moisture transport in building materials and systems. He is dedicated to modeling new sustainable building products and innovations.

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