The impact of mandating mechanical cooling systems in multi-unit residential buildings in Canada

In view of the rising global temperatures and the summer season heat events, building regulations across Canada are looking into mandating cooling systems in buildings. This project will help to fill the information gap for such changes to the regulations by quantifying the impact of mandating cooling systems in terms of both the operational energy usage and construction cost associated with buildings. This will be accomplished through energy modeling and simulation for representative building types and climate zones. The outcome of this project is expected to be a significant step towards meeting the needs of the construction as well as codes and standards regulating industry, enabling them to make well-informed decisions regarding the requirements of mechanical cooling in buildings.