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Books (2)

  1. Straube, J.F., High Performance Enclosures: Design Guide for Institutional Commercial and Industrial Buildings in Cold Climates. Building Science Press, Somerville, Massachusetts, 2012. 320 pp.
  2. Straube, J.F. and Burnett, E.F.P., Building Science for Building Enclosure Design. Building Science Press, Westford, Massachusetts, 2005. 510 pp.

Refereed Book Sections (5)

  1. Finch, G., Ricketts, D., Straube, J.F.Lacassse, M., Wang, J., “Building Enclosure Design” Chapter 6 in Technical Guide for the Design and Construction of Tall Wood Buildings in Canada.FP Innovations., Vancouver, BC., 2014.
  2. Straube, J.F., Chapter 6 “Exterior Climate Data for Hygrothermal Analysis of Building Enclosures” in ASTM Manual 18 Moisture Control The Key Factor in Mold Prevention – 2nd Ed., edited Heinz Trechsel, Mark Bomberg, West Conshohocken, PA, 2009.   
  3. Straube, J.F., "Chapter 5: Moisture", in Strawbale Design and Construction, Bruce King, ed., Green Building Press, San Francisco 2006.
  4. McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science and Technology,  Moisture in Housing , 2005.
  5. Straube, J.F. and Burnett, E.F.P., Chpt 5: Overview of Hygrothermal Analysis Methods, ASTM Manual 40- Moisture Analysis and Condensation Control in Building Envelopes, American Society of Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, 2001.

Journal Papers (8)

  1. McClung, R., Ge, H., Straube, J.F., Wang, J. “Hygrothermal performance of cross-laminated timber wall assemblies with built-in moisture: field measurements and simulations”, Bldg & Environ., Vol 71, Jan. 2014, pp. 95-110.
  2. Straube, J.F., Schumacher, C.J., “Interior Insulation Retrofits of Load-Bearing Masonry Walls in Cold Climates”, J. of Green Buildings, Vol , No. 2, 2007 pp. 42-50.
  3. Chahrour, Ali H., Soudki, Khaled A., Straube, J.F., “RBS Polymer Encased Concrete Walls Part 1: Experimental Study and Provisions for Flexure and Shear”, Construction and Building Materials, Volume 19, Issue 7, September, 2005, pp. 550-56
  4. Straube, J.F., “Technical Note On Foam Plastic Thermal Insulation in Low-Sloped Roofing Systems”, J. Of Thermal Insulation and Building Envelopes, April 2003.
  5. Straube, J.F. , Onysko, D., and Schumacher, C. " Methodology and Design of Field Experiments for Monitoring the Hygrothermal Performance of Wood Frame Enclosures" J. Of Thermal Insulation and Building Envelopes. Vol 26, No. 2, October, 2002, pp. 123-151.
  6. Straube, J.F., "Moisture in Buildings".  ASHRAE Journal, January 2002, pp. 15-19.
  7. Straube, J.F., and deGraauw, J.P., "Indoor Air Quality and Hygroscopically Active Materials". ASHRAE Transactions, Vol 107, Pt 1., 2001.
  8. Straube, J.F. and Burnett, E.F.P., "Rain Control and Design Strategies". J. Of Thermal Insulation and Building Envelopes, July 1999, pp. 41-56.

Conference Papers – Full Paper Peer Review (67)

  1. Smegal, J., Straube, J.F., Grin, A, Finch, G.,“State of the Art Review of Unvented Sloped Wood-framed Roofs in Cold Climates”, Proc. Can. Bldg Sci & Tech Conference, Vancouver, Nov, 2017.
  2. Schumacher, C., Straube. J.F., ”Challenges Related to Measuring and Reporting Temperature-Dependent Apparent Thermal Conductivity of Insulation Materials”, Proc. Can. Bldg Sci & Tech Conference, Vancouver, Nov, 2017.
  3. Trainor, T., J. Smegal, J.F. Straube, A. Parekh, “Measured and Predicted Moisture Performance of High-R Wall Assemblies in Cold Climates”, Proc. Of Buildings XIII, Clearwater Beach, FL., Dec. 2016.
  4. Van Straaten, R., J.F. Straube, T. Trainor, A. Habellion, “Wind Washing Effects on Mineral Wool Insulated Sheathings”, Proc. Of Buildings XIII, Clearwater Beach, FL., Dec. 2016.
  5. Smegal, J, J.F. Straube, T. Weston, A. Grin,“Approach to Assessing Continuous Insulation Products”, Proc. Of Buildings XIII, Clearwater Beach, FL., Dec. 2016.
  6. Schumacher, C.J., Ricketts, L., Finch, G., Straube, J.F. “The Effect of Temperature on Insulation Performance: Considerations for Optimizing Wall and Roof Designs”, 31st RCI Convention, Orlando, FL, March 2016.
  7. Pagán-Vázquez, Axy, Lawton,M.,  Chu, D., Straube, J.F., Ryan, R., Lux, S. “Thermal Bridge Mitigation in Army Buildings”. OR-16-024.  ASHRAE Winter Conference, Orlando, FL. 2016.
  8. Ricketts, L., Finch, G., Straube, J.F., “Pressure Differences and Airtightness in Tall Buildings – Theory & Reality” Fourth NIBS Building Enclosure Science Technology Conference, Kansas City, April 13-15, 2015.
  9. Smegal, J., Grin, A., Straube, J. “Controlling Inward Vapor Drives Behind Adhered Veneers Using Continuous Insulation”, Fourth NIBS Building Enclosure Science Technology Conference, Kansas City, April 13-15, 2015.
  10. Ross, B., and J.F. Straube, “Enclosure Performance vs Building Form in Cold-Climate Commerical Buildings—What really Drives Energy Use?”, Proc. 14th Can Bldg Sci & Tech Conf., Toronto, Oct 2014, pp. 161-171.
  11. D. De Rose, N. Pearson, P.Mensinga, and J.F. Straube, “Towards a Limit States Approach to Insulating Solid Masonry Buildings”, Proc. 14th Can Bldg Sci & Tech Conf. Toronto, Oct 2014.  pp.521-530.
  12. Smegal, J., A. Lukachko, J. Straube and T. Trainor, “Quantitiavely Evaluating the Effectiveness of  Different Drip Edge Profiles”, Proc. 14th Can Bldg Sci & Tech Conf. Toronto, Oct 2014. pp. 89-99.
  13. Ricketts, L. Straube J.F., "Corridor Pressurization System Performance in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings." ASHRAE Transactions 120, 2014.
  14. Ricketts, L., Straube, J.F. “A Field Study of Airflow in Mid to High-Rise Multi-Unit Residential Buildings”, Proc. 14th Can Bldg Sci & Tech Conf. Toronto, Oct 2014.  pp. 189-202.
  15. M. Jablonka, A. Karagiozis and J. Straube, “Selection Tool for Water-Resistive Barriers with Suitable Vapor Permeability”, Proc. 14th Can Bldg Sci & Tech Conf. Toronto, Oct 2014.  pp. 483-496.
  16. M. Fox, J. Straube, H. Ge and T. Trainor. “Field Testing of Hygrothermal Performance of Highly Insulated Wall Assemblies”, Proc. 14th Can Bldg Sci & Tech Conf. Toronto, Oct 2014.  pp. 101-110.
  17. Mensinga, P., DeRose, D., Straube, JF. “A Test Method to Identify the Onset of Freeze-Thaw Deterioration in Masonry”, ASTM STP 1577, Ed. Michael Tate, West Conshohocken, PA, 2014.
  18. Schumacher, C.J., Ober, D., Straube, J.F., Grin. A., “Development of a New Hot Box Apparatus to Measure Building Enclosure Thermal Performance”, Proc. Of Buildings XII, Clearwater Beach, FL., Dec. 2013.
  19. Ueno, K., Straube, J.F., vanStraaten, R., “Field Monitoring and Simulation of a Historic Mass Masonry Building Retrofitted with Interior Insulation”, Proc. Of Buildings XII, Clearwater Beach, FL., Dec. 2013.
  20.  Jablonka, M., Karagiozis, A., Straube, J.F., “Selection Tool For Water-Resistive Barriers With Suitable Vapor Permeability”, Proc. Of Buildings XII, Clearwater Beach, FL., Dec. 2013.
  21. Smegal, J., Straube, J.F., Lstiburek,J., “Moisture-Related Durability of Walls with Exterior Insulation in the Pacific Northwest”, Proc. Of Buildings XII, Clearwater Beach, FL., Dec. 2013.
  22. Hanam, B., Straube, J.F., “Development of an Open Source Hourly Building Energy Modeling Software Tool”, Proc. 13th Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology, Winnipeg, May 10, 2011.
  23. Ueno, Kohta, Straube, J.F., "San Francisco Bay Area Net Zero Urban Infill", ASHRAE Annual Conference, Montreal, QC, 2011.
  24. Jablonka, M., Karagiozis, A., Straube, J.F.,”Innovative Passive Ventilation Water-Resistive Barriers— How Do They Work?” Proceedings Buildings 11, Clearwater Beach Florida, Dec 2010.
  25. Van Straaten, R., Kopp, G., Straube, J.F.,  “Testing Water Penetration Resistance of Window Systems Exposed to Realistic Dynamic Air Pressures”, Proc. International Conference of Building Enclosure Science & Technology, 2010.
  26. Mensinga, P. , Straube, J.F., Schumacher, C.J..“Assessing the Freeze-thaw Resistance of Clay Brick for Interior Insulation Retrofit Projects”, Proceedings Buildings 11, Clearwater Beach Florida, Dec 2010.
  27. Straube, J.F., Smegal, J., and Smith, J. “Moisture-Safe Unvented Wood Roof Systems”, Proc of BEST2, Portland, OR, June 2010.
  28. Straube, J.F., Smegal, J., Schumacher, C.J., Jablonka, M., “Adhered Veneers and Inward Vapor Drives: Significance, Problems, and Solutions”, Proc. of Can. Bldg. Sci. & Tech. Conference, Montreal, May 6-8, 2009, pp. 303-312.
  29. Wilkinson, J., DeRose, D., Straube, J.F., Sullivan, B.,”Measuring the Impact of Interior Insulation on Solid Masonry Walls in a Cold Climate”, ”, Proc. of Can. Bldg. Sci. & Tech. Conference, Montreal, May 6-8, 2009, pp. 97-110.
  30. Straube, J.F., Smith, R., “Need for Vapor Barriers in Above-Grade Walls with Spray Polyurethane Faom Cavity Insulation”, Proc. of Can. Bldg. Sci. & Tech. Conference, Montreal, May 6-8, 2009, pp. 473-481.
  31. Finch, G., Straube, J.F., Genge, C., “Air-leakage within Multi-unit Residential Buildings – Testing and Impllications for Building Performance”, ”, Proc. of Can. Bldg. Sci. & Tech. Conference, Montreal, May 6-8, 2009, pp. 529-544.
  32. Ueno, K., Straube, J., “Laboratory Calibration and Field Results of Wood Resistance Humidity Sensors”, Proc of BEST 1 Conference, Minneapolis, June 10-12, 2008.
  33. Straube, J.F., and Smegal, J. “Modeled and Measured Drainage, Storage, and Drying Behind Cladding Systems”, Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings X International Conference, Clearwater, Dec., 2007.
  34. Finch, G, and Straube, J.F., “Ventilated Wall Claddings: Review, Field Performance, and Hygrothermal Modeling”, Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings X International Conference, Clearwater, Dec., 2007.
  35. Ueno, K., Schumacher, C.J., Straube, J.F. “Field Monitoring and Hygrothermal Modeling of Interior Basement Insulation Systems”, Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings X International Conference, Clearwater, Dec., 2007, 15 pp.
  36. Turk, B., Straube, J.F., “Basement Dampness and Ventilation During Radon Mitigation” ASHRAE IAQ 2007: Healthy and Sustainable Buildings, Baltimore, Maryland, October 15-17, 2007.
  37. Black, C., and Straube, J.F., “Mould Growth Experiments of Full Scale Wood-Frame Wall Assemblies”,  Proc. of 11th Canadian Building Science & Technology Conference, Banff, March, 2007, 14 pp.
  38. Straube, J.F., and Smegal, J., “The Role of Small Gaps Behind Wall Claddings on Drainage and Drying”, Proc. of 11th Canadian Building Science & Technology Conference, Banff, March, 2007, 15 pp.
  39. Finch, G., Straube, J.F., Richmond, M. “Field Performance of Spray Polyurethane Foam: The Role of Vapour Diffusion Control”, Proc. of 11th Canadian Building Science & Technology Conference, Banff, March, 2007, 11 pp.
  40. Finch, G., Straube, J.F., Hubbs, B., “Hygrothermal Performance and Drying Potential of Wood Frame Rainscreen Walls in Vancouver’s Coastal Climate”, Proc. of 11th Canadian Building Science & Technology Conference, Banff, March, 2007, 13 pp.
  41. Wilkinson, J., Ueno, K., DeRose, D., Straube, J.F., Fugler, D., “Understanding Vapour Permeance and  Condensation in Wall Assemblies”, Proc. of 11th Canadian Building Science & Technology Conference, Banff, March, 2007, 12 pp.
  42. Finch. G. and Straube, J.F., “Building Envelope Performance Monitoring and Modeling of West Coast Rainscreen Enclosures”, Proc. of International Building Physics Conference, Montreal, August, 2006.
  43. Straube, J.F., and Schumacher C.J., “Assessing the Durability Impacts of Energy Efficient Enclosure Upgrades using Hygrothermal Modeling”, Journal of the International Association for Science and Technology of Building Maintenance and Monuments Preservation, Vol 2, 2006.
  44. Straube, J.F., “Driving Rain Data for Canadian Building Design”, Proc of  10th Canadian Building Science and Technology Conference, Ottawa May 12-13, 2005.
  45. Karagiozis, A.N., Burnett, E.F,, Straube, J.F. “The Hygrothermal Performance of Ventilated and Nonvented Brick and Vinyl Wall Claddings” Proc of  10th Canadian Building Science and Technology Conference, Ottawa May 12-13, 2005.
  46. Straube, J.F., VanStraaten, R., Burnett, E., “Field Studies of Ventilation Drying”, Proc.  of Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Building IX, Clearwater Beach Florida, December, 2004.
  47. Straube, J.F., Schumacher, C.J, “Hygrothermal Enclosure Models: A Comparison with Field Data”,  Proc. of 2nd Int. Conf. on Building Physics,,Leuven, Belgium, Sept. 14-18, 2003, pp. .319-326.
  48. Schumacher, C.J, Shi, X., Davidovic, D., Burnett, E., Straube, J.F., “Ventilation Drying in Wall Systems”,  Proc. of 2nd Int. Conf. on Building Physics,,Leuven, Belgium, Sept. 14-18, 2003, pp. 479-486.
  49. Straube, J.F., Jeong, J., “Analytical Means of Assessing Ventilation on Crawlspace Performance”, Proc. Of  9th Canadian Building Science and Technology Conference,  Vancouver, B.C., February 28, 2003.
  50. Straube, J.F., Schumacher, C.J., “The Role of Hygrothermal Modeling in Practical Building Design: Case Studies”, Proc. Of e-Sim 2002, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Sept 11-13, pp. 185-192.
  51. Straube, J.F., "The Influence of Low-Permeance Vapor Barriers on Roof and Wall Performance", Proc.  of Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Building VIII, Clearwater Beach Florida, December 2-7, 2001.
  52. Straube, J.F., "Air Flow Control in Building Enclosures: More than Just Air Barriers", Proc. Of 8th Bldg Sci. & Tech. Conf., Toronto, Feb. 22-23, 2001, pp. 282-302.
  53. Straube, J.F. and Burnett, E.F.P., "Simplified Prediction of Driving Rain Deposition". Proc of International Building Physics Conference, Eindhoven, September 18-21 2000, pp. 375-382.
  54. Straube, J.F. and Burnett, E.F.P., "Pressure Moderation and Rain Control for Multi-Wythe Masonry Walls". Proc of International Building Physics Conference , Eindhoven, September 18-21 2000, pp. 179-186.
  55. Straube, J.F. and Burnett, E.F.P., "Drainage, Ventilation Drying, and Enclosure Performance", Proceedings of Thermal Performance of Building EnvelopesVII, Clearwater Beach Florida, December 4-7, 1998, pp. 189-198.
  56. Straube, J.F. and Burnett, E.F.P., "Vents, Ventilation and Masonry Veneer Wall Systems", Proc of the Eighth Canadian Masonry Symposium, Jasper, Alta., Canada, May 31-June 3, 1998, pp.194-207.
  57. Straube, J.F. and Burnett, E.F.P., "Field Measurements of Masonry Veneer Exposure Conditions", Proc of the Eighth Canadian Masonry Symposium, Jasper, Alta., Canada, May 31-June 3, 1998, pp. 208-221.
  58. Straube, J.F. and Burnett, E.F.P., "Driving Rain and Building Facades", Proc of Clima 2000, Brussels, August 30 - September 2, 1997.
  59. Straube, J.F. Burnett, E.F.P., Gamble, M. Crowne, R., "Polymer Concrete Beams Reinforced with GFRP Rods", Proceedings of CSCE/JSCE Int. Conf. on Eng. Materials, Ottawa, June 8 -12, 1997, pp. 579-592.
  60. Straube, J.F. and Burnett, E.F.P., "Field Testing of Filled-Cavity Wall Systems",  Proc. of Int. Conf. Building Envelope Science and Tech.  '97,  Bath, UK, April 15-17, 1997, pp.  429-434.
  61. Straube, J.F. and Burnett, E.F.P., "Rain Control and Screened Wall Systems", Proc. of the Seventh Building Science and Technology Conference, Toronto, March 20-21, 1997, pp. 17-37.
  62. Straube, J.F. and Burnett, E.F.P., "Masonry Veneers and Driving Rain", presented at ASTM Symposium on Water Leakage Through Building Facades, Orlando, March 17, 1996. Published as Special Technical Publication: Water Leakage Through Building Facades, ASTM STP 1314, R.J. Kudder and J.L. Erdly, Eds., ASTM, Philadelphia, 1997, pp. 73-87.
  63. Straube, J.F. and Burnett, E.F.P., "Moisture Movement in Building Enclosure Wall Systems", Proceedings of the Thermal Performance of Building EnvelopesVI, Clearwater Beach Florida, December 4-7, 1995, pp. 177 - 188.
  64. Burnett, E.F.P. and Straube, J.F., "The Brick Veneer Screened Wall", Proceedings of the Seventh Canadian Masonry Symposium, Hamilton, Ont., Canada, June 5-7, 1995, pp. 651-662.
  65. Straube, J.F. and Burnett, E.F.P., "Performance Measurement of Pressure-Moderated Screened Walls", Proc. of Int. Conference on Building Envelope Systems and Technology, Singapore, Dec 7-8, 1994, pp. 479-484.
  66. Burnett, E.F.P., Straube, J.F., Sloof, P.,  "The Relative Merits of Zero-Cavity Brick Veneer Walls", Proc. of the 10th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, Calgary, Alta., Canada, 5-7 July, 1994, pp. 369-381.

Conference Proceedings– Full Papers, Abstract Review (1):

  1. Lawrence, A., Soudki, K., Straube, J.F., "Behaviour of Polymer Encased Concrete Wall System", Proc. Of 3rd CSCE Structural Specialty Conference, London, Canada, 7-10 June, 2000, pp. 427-433.

Conference Proceedings– Full Papers, no review (8)

  1. Onysko, D., Bomberg, M., Straube, J.F., Schumacher, C.J., “Heat, Air, and Moisture Control in Walls of Canadian Houses: Lessons Learned from field experience and monitoring studies”, Proceedings of Canada-Japan Building Envelope Expert Meeting, April 8-10, 2002.
  2. Straube, J.F.,  Schumacher, C.J., Onysko, D. “Methodology and Design of Field Experiments for Monitoring Environmental Performance of Wood Frame Enclosures”, Proceeedings of Canada-Japan Building Envelope Expert Meeting, April 8-10, 2002.
  3. Schumacher, C.J., Straube, J.F., “Review of Field Monitoring Studies Involving Field Exposure”,  Proceeedings of Canada-Japan Building Envelope Expert Meeting, April 8-10, 200
  4. Straube, J.F., “Alternative Building Materials and Systems - Understanding Technical Risk and Uncertainty”, Proceedings of the First International Conf.  on Ecological Building Structures, San Rafael, CA, July 5-9, 2001.
  5. Straube, J.F., "A Sustainable Cement-Bonded Wood Fiber Insulated Concrete Form", Proceedings of BETEC Symposium on Sustainable Buildings, Washington, July 7, 2000, pp. 41-48.
  6. Vegh P., Straube J.F., "Primary and Secondary Structural Parts - Their Relationship and Function" IASS, Proceedings of the 1. International Seminar on ECS, 4 -5 May, 2000, Prague, Czech Republic.
  7. Straube, J.F., "Quantifying Driving Rain Deposition on Buildings", Proceedings of Bugs Mold and Rot III, DOE, Washington DC, Wednesday, June 9, 1999.
  8. Straube, J.F., and Acharya, V., "Indoor Air Quality, Healthy Buildings and Breathing Walls", Proc. Of 1998 Excellence in Building Conference, Washington  D.C., October 28-31, 1998.