Join ZEBx for our September Decarb Lunch to explore practical, cost-effective strategies for reducing embodied carbon from pre-design through construction. 

There’s no single path to decarbonizing buildings, but proven approaches exist that can save money and cut emissions at the same time. During this webinar, Bosa Properties will share how they’ve achieved a 10% embodied carbon reduction, and cost savings, by focusing on the highest-value building elements. Chandos Construction will also highlight lessons from real projects in Alberta and BC, where teams have optimized materials, avoided overdesign, and delivered significant carbon and cost savings. 

We’ll discuss: 

·         Why embodied carbon matters to developers, governments, and communities 

·         How material efficiency and smarter design choices can meet both climate and financial goals 

·         What pre-design strategies exist to pitch carbon reductions to key decision makers 

·         How general contractors and developers can lead on embodied carbon reduction 

Whether you’re a developer, designer, or builder, you’ll leave with actionable insights to help deliver projects that make both environmental and financial sense. 

Thanks to the support of BC Hydro and the City of Vancouver, this event is free of charge. 

Speakers: 

Audrina Lim, Director – Sustainable Construction, Chandos Construction 

Audrina is an Australian and Canadian architect with over 20 years of professional experience. Her interest in ethical, sustainable development has empowered her to shift careers into the sustainability realm with Chandos Construction. Audrina’s role as the Director of Sustainable Construction enables her to support Chandos to deliver lower carbon buildings, attain energy targets on buildings, research and develop climate resiliency strategies and reduce our GHG emissions in operations. Through her experience as an architect and management professional, Audrina brings a multidisciplinary aspect into her role and is excited to be collaborating with industry partners to build a resilient, low-carbon construction sector. Audrina also volunteers with the Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association on the Board of Directors (SSRIA).  

Ayden Kristmanson, Sustainability Specialist, Bosa Properties

Ayden Kristmanson is a Sustainability Specialist with expertise in emission reduction and corporate sustainability strategy, focusing on the real estate sector. At Bosa Properties, Ayden has led the development of the company’s sustainability strategy, implementing initiatives in energy management, embodied carbon reduction, EV charging, and carbon credit generation. With a background in urban planning and sustainability, Ayden combines technical proficiency with a passion for climate action, leveraging a robust professional network to deliver impactful solutions. Since January 2024, Ayden has volunteered with ULI British Columbia as the Programming Chair of Vancouver’s Net Zero Imperative (NZI), authored the NZI’s Technical Assistance Panel Report, and has spear headed the ULI BC YLG Mentorship Committee.

Co-hosts: 

• Natalie Douglas, ZEBx Program Manager, ZEIC 

• Stephanie Dalo, CLF BC Program Manager, ZEIC 

Accessing the webinar with your Eventbrite ticket: 

Our Decarb Lunch is online. 

Once you register on Eventbrite, you will receive an email with a link to the online Zoom webinar. 

• Click the “View Now” button in the Eventbrite email. 

• Clicking the View Now button will take you to the Eventbrite Webinar landing page. Click the play button and register yourself for the Zoom webinar by submitting your name and email address. 

• Once you register, you will be granted access to the Zoom webinar link. 

• If you have any questions, please contact events@zeic.ca . 

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