He has broad experience in the building industry, having been involved in the design, construction, repair and restoration of buildings in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. Considered an international expert in moisture related building problems, his building science expertise has been applied to mouldy roofs, failed masonry, insulating Mongolian yurts, wet basements, rotting crawlspaces and attics, historically sensitive retrofits, and litigation support for buildings as diverse as commercial office towers, manufactured housing, and sustainable straw bale homes. Dr. Straube is a Principal of RDH Building Science Inc. and has over 20 years' experience as a building scientist and engineer.