Julia Purdy
Research Engineer
Julia Purdy has been studying energy use in Canadian homes since she joined Natural Resources Canada in 1999.
Julia leads NRCan’s efforts to identify low-energy pathways for Northern and remote housing. In her work, Julia develops optimization tools that can compare thousands of different combinations of energy technologies in home design and renovation. In partnership with housing corporations, Julia is using these findings to develop new guidelines for resilient, affordable, and low-energy construction in Canada’s North.
Education and awards
Prior to joining NRCan, Julia completed undergraduate and graduate degrees (B.Sc. and M.Sc.E.) in Mechanical Engineering at Queen’s University.
Contact
Research facility
1 Haanel Drive
Ottawa, ON K1A 1M1
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Language
English