Faculty
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Peggi
L. Clouston |
My interest in building materials began as a research engineer at the University of British Columbia during my undergraduate days. Thereafter, I worked as a structural design engineer with Trus Joist MacMillan Ltd. where I gained considerable experience working with a wide range of products in both residential and commercial applications. Currently, I teach courses in Mechanics of Materials for Architects and Construction Technologists, Design of Wood Structures, Applications of Design Software and Design and Construction of a small pedestrian bridge. My areas of research include design of innovative composite materials, finite-element modeling of wood composites, stochastic and reliability-based design concepts, and plasticity theory. In my work, I strive to incorporate new technologies, interdisciplinary approaches and international collaborations.
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Dave
Damery (413) 545-1770 - E-Mail - Website - CV |
I currently teach classes covering: The Business of Building, Building Materials and Forest Products Marketing, and Computing. I have research interests in sustainable forest management, marketing, and forest economics. My work experience includes: engineering, business consulting, management and sales and marketing of forest products and building materials. I serve as a Regional Board Member of the Forest Products Society and also as Chair of it’s Northeast Section.
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Paul
Fisette (413) 545-1771 - E-Mail - CV |
I joined the Building Materials and Wood Technology program in 1988. My interest in building systems has kept me involved in the building materials and construction industry for more than 30 years as a builder, project manager, magazine editor, researcher and educator. My research and professional focus involves the performance of building systems, energy efficient construction, sustainable building practices, and the performance of residential building materials. I teach courses in Building Materials, Energy Efficient Housing, Principles of Light-Frame Structures and Architectural Blueprint Reading and Estimating. I frequently contribute articles to various regional and national publications regarding building system performance and the construction industry. I currently serve as a member of the National Academy of Sciences, Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment; contributing editor with The Journal of Light Construction; and as a member of several editorial and industry advisory boards.
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R.
Bruce Hoadley (413) 545-1834 - E-Mail |
Within our program I have responsibility for wood anatomy and fundamental properties of wood, as well as basic processing technology. My current research focuses on wood identification and wood-moisture relationships, especially as related to dimensional change in wood. These and other areas of interest are explored in my two books, Understanding Wood and Identifying Wood, published by the Taunton Press; I am also a contributing editor and technical consultant for Fine Woodworking Magazine. I teach an annual Wood Identification Workshop conducted through the Office of Continuing Education. As a professional consultant I have undertaken the identification of wood in furniture and related decorative art objects in several major museums throughout the United States. I also serve as a consulting forensic expert in civil and criminal cases involving wood products or wood related evidence.
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Alexander
C. Schreyer (413) 545-1976 - E-Mail - Website |
Combining backgrounds in structural engineering as well as wood science, my interests span the entire range of design, construction and behavior of mainly heavy-timber type (e.g. glulam) structural systems. This is complemented by a strong interest in computer applications for structural engineering, construction and architecture.
In my research, I focus on the behavior of wood-based structural systems with a particular interest in innovative connection systems for wooden structures. Another field of interest encompasses computer applications in design as well as structural optimization.
I currently teach classes in CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and building materials and construction methods.
Adjunct Faculty
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Peter Yost |
CombiPeter Yost is the Residential Program Manager for BuildingGreen, Inc. in Brattleboro, Vermont. He has been building, researching, teaching, writing, and consulting on high performance homes for more than twenty years. Peter has made significant contributions to the work of many leading homebuilding organizations and initiatives—NAHB Researcher Center, Building Science Corporation, 3-D Building Solutions, EEBA, Masco’s Environments for Living program, USGBC’s LEED for Homes program, and the US Department of Energy’s Building America program.
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