Housing Webinars Series 2026-27 (7 of 12)

WEBINAR #7

Residential Heat/Energy Recovery Ventilation Systems

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

Session Overview

The presentation will give an overview on HRVs/ERVs with best practices, challenges faced by the technology in Canada’s north and remote communities such as FNs, and novel technology as a solution for 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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