CaGBC B.C. Chapter Leadership Board Election: Candidates

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1 CaGBC B.C. Chapter Leadership Board Election: Candidates Seat: Public Sector Organizations [One Candidate] Deanna Fourt Director of Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Vancouver Island Health Authority Credentials: Energy Systems Technologist, Applied Science Technologist of BC Deanna is the Director of Island Health s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Department (EEC) that includes Energy Managers, Energy Specialists and a Sustainability Coordinator working to reduce Island Health's energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and environmental footprint. The team was awarded the 2013 Canadian Health Care Leaders Energy & Environment Stewardship Award, BC Hydro s Power Smart Leader s award in 2012 and 2014, BC Hydro s Best New Construction award in 2013 and in 2015 Canada s Greenest Employer. Island Health has 235 facilities with over 520,000 square meters of floor area providing various levels of care to communities on and surrounding Vancouver Island. Almost 10% of the floor area is LEED Gold certified with one small health facility recently being awarded LEED silver. In addition to her role with Island Health Deanna chairs the Provincial Environmental Technical Team (PETT). PETT is made up of all the provincial health authorities and has representatives from each on the team. This group shares their knowledge within the health authorities as well the Climate Action Secretariat, Ministry of Health and other public sector organizations. Previous to this Deanna was the Acting Director for Facilities Maintenance and Operations for Central Island / North, Manager of Facilities Maintenance and Operations for Nanaimo Regional General and a Project Manager for Central Island / North. A: Through Island Health and discussions with other health authorities we feel there are some unique things that are being done in British Columbia that is currently not recognized by LEED. A: As Director of Energy Efficiency and Conservation for Island health I have been involved with the LEED buildings that have been constructed for island health from the owner s perspective. I have advocated for the buildings to be registered in the program and ensured that the owners responsibilities where completed. There are many competing interests for health care dollars so each project has required my department to champion the LEED process.

2 Seat: Academia & Research [One Candidate] Alberto Cayuela Director of Operations and Business Development, UBC Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability Credentials: P.eng, PMP, LEED AP Alberto Cayuela manages the operations of UBC s Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) and leads the Centre s business development efforts. He leads the preparation of strategic research plans and grant application submissions and manages research collaborations and partnerships. He manages the Centre s research projects and initiatives as well as the Centre s research infrastructure. Alberto has a wealth of experience in sustainable building and renewable energy garnered in the private sector during his 13-year tenure at Stantec Consulting, including his last position there as senior project manager. A: To grow the critical mass of sustainable buildings in Canada. A: In the past I had been a volunteer with the Cascadia Green Building Council, participating in the Vancouver steering committee, chairing the Vancouver steering committee and as Cascadia s Board member. Our research Centre s mandate is to accelerate the adoption of more sustainable practices in the built environment. My day-to-day work includes managing research, education and outreach projects that contribute to increasing the sustainability performance of buildings and urban development.

3 Seat: Government & Policy (Municipal/Provincial Government) [One Candidate] Sean Pander Green Building Program Manager, City of Vancouver Credentials: P. Eng, M.Sc Resource Management Sean Pander, Green Building Program Manager for the City of Vancouver is a professional engineer with a background in urban planning. He was the senior energy and climate planner for the City of Vancouver between 2003 and 2009 during which time he established and led the team that developed and implemented Vancouver's Climate Protection Action Plan, its Green Building Strategy, as well as overseeing the early development of its district energy strategy. In 2010, he oversaw the development of the city's Greenest City 2020 Action Plan. Sean currently leads the City of Vancouver's Green Building Team tasked with developing strategies, programs, policies and regulations to a) ensure all new buildings in Vancouver use only 100% renewable energy by 2030 and b) that all existing buildings decrease energy use and emissions by 20% by A: Foster even greater collaboration between City of Vancouver and BC Chapter of CaGBC; including policy directions and priorities as well as industry capacity building, particularly on low carbon and highly energy efficient buildings A: Lead City of Vancouver s green building team responsible for green building research and the development of green building strategy, policy, programs and regulations for new and existing buildings.

4 Seat: Retail, Construction and Products [One Candidate] Morgan McDonald Director of Operations, Ledcor Renew Credentials: B.Sc.E. (Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering) Creative and analytical, Morgan has a career history of working in emerging fields related to business and sustainability, developing products, services, and teams from the ground up. Currently responsible for the strategic development and operation of Ledcor Renew, which specializes in improving the performance of large existing buildings; Ledcor Renew s goal is to create more cost-efficient operations, healthier environments, and increased asset value for its clients. A: I have been nominated among my fellow members of the Cascadia Green Building Council Metro Vancouver Collaborative to be a liaison with the CaGBC BC Chapter. I have a passion for and life-long career in sustainability and I would like to contribute further to this cause. I have worked in many sectors: environmental NGO, renewable energy product supplier/designer, carbon finance, and now with one of Canada s largest construction companies. I think I would bring a valuable perspective and skill set to the group. A: I am the Community Partnerships Chair for the aforementioned Cascadia GBC Metro Van Collaborative. Here I have built relationships with internal partners such as the International Living Future Institute and Emerging Green Builders, and also developed working relationships with other organizations such as Pembina Institute and Doors Open Vancouver. In my day job, I work with building owners, operators, design consultants, trades and suppliers to create deep green retrofits on existing buildings, some of which pursue LEED EB:O&M. I also champion the ongoing training and education of my colleagues on high performance buildings and other sustainable aspects of the industry, including LEED. I recently co-developed and co-presented a webinar for the CaGBC on the Contractor s Experience with LEED v4. I have experience with the WELL Building Standard and have worked on Net Zero Energy projects. Our company has completed two projects that are targeting Living Building Challenge.

5 Seat: Engineering Firms [One Candidate] Ali Nazari Principal, Energy and Sustainability Director, Integral Group Credentials: P.Eng., MASc, BEMP Currently leading the energy modelling and sustainability teams as a Principal at Integral Group, Ali is well versed in integrated design facilitation, LEED, sustainability and advanced building energy simulations. A natural leader with over twelve years of experience, Ali also serves as the Energy & Sustainability Director for Canada. He is on the CaGBC s Experienced Modellers list and has provided third party review services for both the CaGBC and USGBC. Collaborating with local utilities, he has also helped many clients secure local green funding options from various energy efficiency incentive programs. A: I have been an advocate for the environment not only through my work, but throughout my life. As a CaGBC member, I appreciate the effort that goes into advocacy, education and recruitment, and want to contribute towards that goal. With my background leading energy modelling and sustainability teams, I would be honored to be able to contribute and assist the board with regional strategies and initiatives. In addition, having worked with both end users and design teams, I m always trying to maintain a high awareness of current trends, as well as concerns and needs across multiple stakeholder groups. To this end, I can collaborate with CaGBC staff and the chapter advisory committee to advance the overarching mission and goals of the CaGBC. A: Currently leading the energy modelling and sustainability teams as a Principal at Integral Group, I am well versed in integrated design facilitation, LEED, sustainability and advanced building energy simulations. Complementing my theoretical knowledge base, I have a detailed technical understanding of and experience with environmental building codes and standards. I am on the CaGBC s experienced modellers list and have provided third party review services for both the CaGBC and USGBC. Collaborating with local utilities, I have helped clients secure local green funding options from various energy efficiency incentive programs. Being part of an elite group of less than 400 people with BEMP certification, I conduct building energy quotient (BEQ) which provides vital information about a building s energy usage. I have also presented on energy modelling and sustainability at various conferences throughout North America. In addition, I ve been working on software to make it easier and faster to implement green design solutions at an earlier stage of the project to prevent resource waste and reduce energy consumption overall.

6 Seat: Professional Firms (Architecture/Interior Design) [Three Candidates for 1 Seat] Richard Iredale Partner, Iredale Group Architecture Credentials: B.Sc. Civil engineering, M.Arch Richard has been a licensed professional engineer since 1986, an architect since 1989, and a partner at Iredale Group since His work has focused on buildings. Richard s skills combine an architect s background in spaceplanning and an engineer s knowledge of physical and biological systems. He focuses on designing buildings that function in harmony with nature. To do this, his projects prioritize energy efficiency and dense landscaping in an effort to close the natural carbon and water cycles. A: Research and lecture widely on green buildings, special focus is carbon balanced site design A: Board member of Cascadia collaborative (currently southern Vancouver island), lecture series, annual conference

7 Chani Joseph Ritchie Planner and Sustainability Specialist, DIALOG Design Credentials: MCIP, RPP, LEED AP BD+C ND, MSc Planning Chani s dual background in urban planning and green building allows her to adeptly pursue her passion for sustainable development at the neighbourhood scale. She is a Registered Professional Planner, and was one of the first LEED Accredited Professionals in Canada to earn a Neighbourhood Development Specialty. Recently, she chaired the CaGBC's EcoDistricts Protocol Review Task Group. She is a current member (and former chair) of the Planning Institute of BC s South Coast Chapter Executive Committee, and is a former member of the BC Healthy Built Environment Alliance. Chani has worked on numerous LEED projects, with a diversity of building types, sizes, and project scopes. Among other projects, she is presently overseeing the LEED v4 ID+C certification submission for the CaGBC s new Vancouver office. A: BC has historically been a leader in the Canadian green building industry, with progressive municipalities like the City of Vancouver heading the charge. However, there is still substantial work to be done in order to realize the significant reductions in building energy use and greenhouse gas emissions - along with reductions in water use, waste reduction, and improvements in material selection and indoor environmental quality - that our buildings and communities require. Canada and the international community s COP21 commitments bring additional attention to the pressing need to achieve real progress in this sector. Through participating on the BC Chapter Leadership Board, I hope to make a valuable contribution and play a leadership role in this endeavour. A: As a professional planner and sustainability specialist, my work involves both early policy and planning at the neighbourhood or city-wide scale, as well as implementation of green building practices throughout design and construction of new building and retrofit projects. Drawing on this background, I support the industry through planning, coordinating, and speaking activities associated with events focused on green building practices and green neighbourhood development, both in BC and beyond. Current (2016) examples include: coordinating events for professional planners on complete street design and asset management, presenting a CaGBC webinar on LEED v4 in practice, participating on a ULI BC panel addressing green building practices, speaking on the subject of green neighbourhood development for the Women In Architecture Vancouver collaborative, and an upcoming presentation on bird-friendly design in the built environment for the Cascadia Green Building Council.

8 James Woodall Sustainable Design Specialist, HCMA Architecture and Design Credentials: BSc Architecture, MSc Energy and Sustainable Building Design, LEED AP BD+C James Woodall is Sustainable Design Specialist for Vancouver and Victoria based HCMA Architecture + Design, and leads the company s research and innovation work. The objective of this work is to research, develop and implement methods that enhance the ability of HCMA to create positive impact on the projects and communities it serves. James oversees the coordination of LEED & Living Building Challenge projects, in addition to providing environmental analysis and the development of design workflows, planning tools and metrics to evaluate the environmental performance of buildings and neighborhoods. James holds a Bachelor s degree in Architectural Design, in addition to a Master s degree in Energy & Sustainable Building Design, both from De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. Prior to joining HCMA, he worked at the Building Research Establishment, London, UK as a technical consultant for BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method). A: The CaGBC s impact on the design and construction industry has been far-reaching and hugely influential since its inception. I believe that my values align with the vision and mission of the CaGBC, and that my understanding of both the industry and the expertise I have across a number of disciplines will serve to benefit advancement of this cause. I feel that I have a lot to offer the green building industry, and would relish the opportunity to develop my knowledge and expand the influence and recognition of the CaGBC. Q: Explain Your Current Involvement and Contributions to the Green Building Industry A: I currently have an active role, both internally within my firm and externally as part of my local CaGBC chapter (and other organisations). Internally, my mandate is to oversee the integration of environmental design and sustainability into our everyday design process. This includes (but is not limited to) use of performance analysis, in-house LEED, Passive House and Living Building Challenge consulting, and the evolution of our materials library & specification process to integrate material health and vetting through transparency. I also oversee the firm s research agenda. Externally, I actively engage in a number of professional organisations, including the Cascadia metro vancouver chapter. I attend events and provide input where available to advance knowledge of the organisation and its aims. Moreover, my previous work at BREEAM as a technical consultant engaged in criteria

9 development significantly expanded my exposure to the most innovative forms of thinking in sustainable design. I feel that this exposure and experience would be fundamental to furthering the CaGBC s influence across BC.