Innovation Morning: Smart Data, Sustainable Spaces & Unlocking the Future of Energy-Efficient Buildings

Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am

• In-person event
• 350 Legget Dr , Ottawa , ON , K2K 3N1

• Contact
• Kim Perry, kim.perry3@carleton.ca, 6138186646

CU@Kanata invites industry professionals and members of the Carleton community to join us for a special discussion exploring the topic of Smart Data, Sustainable Spaces & Unlocking the Future of Energy-Efficient Buildings.

With presentations by leading researchers from Carleton’s Faculty of Engineering and Design, the event will feature lightning talks on cutting-edge advancements in IoT, urban planning, and sustainable infrastructure, followed by an interactive Q&A and dedicated networking time.

Light refreshments will be provided!

Guest Speakers

Dr. Burak Gunay – Director and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies for Building Engineering / Associate Professor in Building Science Engineering and Sustainability Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Topic: Building Performance Optimization through Data-Driven Approaches

Dr. Elie Azar – Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Buildings and Communities (Tier II) / Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Topic: When Building Physics Meet Machine Learning: Unlocking Fast and Optimized Building Design Capabilities

Agenda
8:30 –9:00am: Arrival and networking over coffee

9:00-9:10am: Welcome Remarks & Introductions

9:10 – 9:40am: Research Presentations:

Researcher 1: Burak Gunay – Building Performance Optimization through Data-Driven Approaches

Researcher 2: Elie Azar – When Building Physics Meet Machine Learning: Unlocking Fast and Optimized Building Design Capabilities

9:40-10:00am Open Q&A – questions offered in advance on registration form

10:00-10:30am Networking

Don’t miss this opportunity to forge new partnerships, explore research synergies, and connect with in the Kanata-Carleton University ecosystem.
​Join us in Kanata as we bridge research and industry to shape the future of energy-efficient buildings!

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