2026 BSS^® Recipients

Matthew Baffa

BSS Number - 2026-05

Matthew is a Project Manager and licenced Professional Engineer at Building Sciences Inc., a Consulting Engineering Firm specializing in concrete materials and building science engineering. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree and a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree both from the University of Toronto. Matthew's work experience includes field and laboratory testing of concrete materials at a Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) approved concrete testing laboratory, building envelope and parking garage condition assessments, building envelope and parking garage restoration design, building envelope and parking garage restoration construction review, tender analysis, CCDC2 contract preparation and Condominium Performance Audits and Audit Reviews of Common Elements, including being an expert witness for the Tarion Warranty Corporation in the Licence Appeal Tribunal. Matthew is also a part-time co-instructor for the Building Envelope Materials course and teaching assistant for the Building Science Theory 1, Building Science Theory 2, Building Envelope Systems-I Roofing and Building Envelope Systems-II Walls & Windows courses offered by the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies."

Amelia Phagoo

BSS Number - 2026-04

Amelia is a Building Science Specialist at TELSTORM Corp. with experience across building science consulting, construction, and trades work. She combines practical field knowledge with a technical background developed through a Bachelor of Architectural Science from TMU and Passive House Consultant certification. Her work focuses on detailed design, construction documentation, and building assessment studies for commercial and institutional buildings, supporting projects from investigation through implementation.

Md Rahman

BSS Number - 2026-03

Md Rahman is a Project Associate at EXP Services Inc. specializing in architecture, façade engineering, building enclosure systems, and building science consulting. His expertise includes high-performance building envelopes, thermal and moisture performance analysis, condensation risk assessment, enclosure testing, mock-up evaluations, and field reviews for residential, commercial, institutional, and transit-related projects across Canada.

Md holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Bangladesh, a Master of Building Science degree from Ryerson University, and an MSc in Urban Management and Development from IHS, Erasmus University Rotterdam. He also holds several professional credentials, including Building Science Specialist (BSS), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD), and NFRC Certified Simulator (NFRC_CS).

Yingxin Zhu

BSS Number - 2026-02

Ariel holds a Master of Applied Science in Building Science from Toronto Metropolitan University and is an engineer at Pretium Engineering. Ariel specializes in the restoration and performance evaluation of building enclosures. Their experience spans a wide scope of projects, from roofing and cladding rehabilitations to parking garage restorations, all informed by methodical condition assessments and diagnostic testing. By integrating field testing with detailed condition assessments, Ariel delivers forensic analysis and practical solutions that address the root causes of building performance issues.

Sina Chavoshi Borojeni

BSS Number - 2026-01

Sina is a Project Engineer at Brown & Beattie Building Science Engineering Ltd. and is licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario. Since earning his Bachelor of Applied Science in Structural Engineering from the University of Waterloo, he has been active in the building science industry, supporting condominium corporations and overseeing a wide range of projects. His expertise includes the rehabilitation of building envelope systems such as roofs, exterior walls, windows, garages, balconies, asphalt pavement, and foundation waterproofing, along with building leakage investigations and testing. Sina is passionate about continuous development in the field of building science engineering and helping clients find desirable solutions for their buildings.