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Solar Buildings Research Network

Solar Buildings Research Network

The vision of the Solar Buildings Research Network (SBRN) is the development of the solar-optimized building as an integrated advanced technological system that approaches net-zero energy consumption while being cost effective and comfortable.

About us

SNEBRN is currently the major Canadian research effort in smart net-zero energy utilization in buildings. It brings together 29 Canadian researchers from 15 universities to develop the smart net-zero energy homes and commercial buildings of the future.

The Network also includes researchers and experts from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Hydro-Québec. Industrial partners from the energy and construction sectors are involved in most projects, developing the know-how that will help them compete in the global market.

Dr. Andreas K. Athienitis

Scientific Director
Dr. Athienitis is Concordia Research Chair (Tier 1)

Faculty profile

Solar Simulator and Environmental Chamber at Concordia

The Solar Simulator - Environmental Chamber laboratory is an internationally unique facility developed with a $4.6 M grant from the Knowledge and Infrastructure Program (KIP). It enables accurate and repeatable testing of solar systems and advanced building envelopes under standard test conditions with full simulated sun and indoor plus outdoor conditions.

Solar Simulator and Environmental Chamber Click to enlarge
Solar Simulator and Environmental Chamber Click to enlarge
Solar Simulator and Environmental Chamber Click to enlarge
Solar Simulator and Environmental Chamber Click to enlarge
Solar Simulator and Environmental Chamber Click to enlarge
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