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Housing Webinars Series 2026-27 (7 of 12)

WEBINAR #7

NRC Overview: Balanced Ventilation in Northern & Remote Communities

Technical Stream
Boualem Ouazia, National Research Council Canada
Thu, Nov 5, 2026
2:00 PM EST
Presentation

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Session Overview

This session will provide an overview of HRV/ERV use in northern and remote communities, including some of the common challenges affecting their performance, such as freezing, installation, maintenance and operation. The session will also introduce current research and emerging technologies designed to improve ventilation in northern climates.

Topics Covered

  • HRVs & ERVs in Northern and Remote Communities
  • Common Ventilation Challenges
  • Installation, Maintenance & Operation
  • Current Research & Emerging Technologies
  • Improving Ventilation in Northern Climates

Who Should Attend

  • First Nations Housing Managers & Coordinators
  • Housing Maintenance & Technical Staff
  • Capital & Infrastructure Staff
  • Building Officials & Inspectors
  • Anyone involved in housing ventilation, maintenance or indoor air quality

Boualem Ouazia, National Research Council Canada

Dr. Boualem Ouazia is a Senior Research Officer at the National Research Council Canada’s Construction Research Centre, specializing in HVAC, ventilation, indoor air quality and northern housing. He has led more than 50 research and applied R&D projects and currently serves as the Housing Technical Lead for NRC’s Arctic and Northern Challenge Program.

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