Gord Cooke

Gord Cooke is an engineer with over 25 years of experience in low and high rise construction. He is known as one of North America’s most respected building science educators and a familiar face at major residential construction events. Through Construction Instruction (CI), he has spent decades translating complex building science principles into practical guidance that builders, contractors, and trade professionals can act on. His work spans high-performance home construction, HVAC system design, moisture management, and energy code compliance — always with an emphasis on real-world application over theory. Cooke is a trusted and engaging moderator who brings credibility with both production builder audiences and building science practitioners, making him uniquely suited to bridge the perspectives on this panel. Career Highlights: A regular contributor to many industry publications and writes a monthly column on HVAC systems for Mechanical Business magazine EEBA – Excellence in Building Legacy Award – 2013 EnerQuality Corp/Ontario Home Builders Association – Hall of Fame Inductee 2007 Member of over a dozen industry associations across North America Chairman of Canadian Standard Association F280 Residential Heat-Loss/Heat-Gain Standard, which now recognizes proper sizing of mechanical systems in high-performance homes.