Xinxiu Tian received her MASc from the University of Toronto. Her research focused on analyzing and comparing different ventilation strategies for multi-family buildings using CONTAM simulation software.
Projects
Novel approaches to modelling and testing air flow in high-rise residential buildings
This project explored a combination of testing and modelling approaches designed specifically for high-rise multi-unit residential buildings applications
Publications
Journal Publications
Tian, X., Cummings, B. E., Waring, M. S., Touchie, M. F., Robinson, E. S., Nault, B. A., & DeCarlo, P. F. “Predicting indoor concentrations and chemical composition of outdoor-originated particulate matter with a CONTAM building model.” Aerosol Science and Technology, 59(10), (2025), 1166–1179. doi: 10.1080/02786826.2025.2521337
Conference Publications
Tian, X., Fine, J., Touchie, M.F. “The Impact of Sweeps and Weather Striping on Suite Door Air Tightness,” in ASHRAE 2020 Winter Conference Proceedings, Orlando FL, 1-5 February 2020 [Awarded Best Paper]
Tian, X., Fine, J.P., Touchie, M.F. “Analysis of alternative ventilation strategies for multi-family buildings using CONTAM simulation software,” in 12th Nordic Symposium on Building Physics Proceedings, Tallin, Estonia, 7-9 September 2020