Managing Falling Ice and Snow in Canadian Climates – Learning through Case Studies

Falling ice and snow from structures presents a significant challenge for building design in cold climate regions. The variables involved in the accumulation and subsequent shedding of snow and ice from a structure include building and feature geometry, thermal and surface characteristics, melt-water drainage paths, ambient air temperature fluctuations, solar radiation and wind forces. 

This session will present a wide range of case studies to illustrate the types of challenges and the range of solutions that have developed to manage the risks of falling ice and snow.