Lab equipment

https://www.torontomu.ca/architectural-science/studios-facilities/betop-/

https://www.facebook.com/BeTOPLab/

The BeTOP Lab at the Department of Architectural Science of Ryerson is equipped with several building material testing tools. 

The study the acoustic, lighting and thermal behavior in different conditions, included moisturized or thermally stressed ones, is among the strengths of the BeTOP Lab. 

The experimental expertise combined with the access to several simulation software allows combining experimental and numerical studies extensively. 

Aging tests with state-of-the-art tools for both building materials and systems are among the main focus areas.

Finally, the Laboratory is equipped with couple outdoor double climate chamber (named BeTOP) that allow to perform field investigations of up to 10 façade modules 1 m x 3 m each.

Dr. Berardi is now also directing a second laboratory at TMU - called Building Physics, whose tools are described in this webpage: https://www.torontomu.ca/architectural-science/studios-facilities/building-physics-lab/