Thermal Envelope + Workshops

Managing Principal | Evoke Buildings

A building science specialist with over 20 years of consulting experience. In recent years, his work has focused on equipping industry professionals with the tools and guidance needed to make informed design decisions regarding constructability, thermal performance, energy efficiency, and hygrothermal performance.

Patrick's notable contributions include the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging (BETB) Guide, Low Carbon Solutions for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings and the Thermal Envelope web application.

President | Frontenac Building Science Inc.

A senior building science specialist with over 35 years consulting engineering experience in building science, building envelopes, energy efficiency, and facilities management on multi-disciplined architectural/engineering teams in new and renovation construction on heritage, institutional, industrial, commercial, and residential facilities.

David's notable contributions include Chair of the National Model Codes Committee on Climate Change Adaptation for the 2030 Codes cycle, Member of the standards committee ISO 15686 Buildings and Constructed Assets – Service Life Planning, Past-Chair of the Canadian National Codes Commission Standing Committee on Environmental Separation for the 2025 code cycle (also served on the 2015 and 2020 code cycles as a member), Past-President of the British Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and Past Board member of the Building Envelope Council Ottawa Region (BECOR).

Engineer, Energy Efficiency Specialist | Partie 5

Audrey Goudreau is a civil engineer and acts as an energy efficiency project manager within the Partie 5 – Building Science team. She has extensive experience in managing multi-residential, commercial and industrial projects, acquired both in the construction industry and in specialized consulting. 

Passionate about building performance and efficiency, Audrey now uses her skills at Partie 5 in mandates related to the hygrothermal performance of building envelopes, thermal simulation of assembly details and project compliance with the National Energy Code for Buildings.

National Director | Owens Corning Canada

As National Director at Owens Corning Canada, Salvatore is responsible for the design, certification, and commercialization of complete building envelope systems for the residential and commercial construction markets. As a civil engineer with more than 26 years of experience in building envelope solutions, he specializes in the design of high-performance, energy-efficient building envelopes, as well as acoustic and fire-resistance systems.

Salvatore actively participates on national and provincial code committees, contributing to the development of energy codes and standards. He has delivered training seminars for architects, professional engineers, and builders across the country on the design and next-generation solutions for building envelopes, net-zero energy envelope systems, air barrier systems, noise control systems, and fire protection systems.