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).  

Vincent Delfaud, VP Design & Sustainability, Bosa Properties 

Since 2002, Vincent Delfaud has spent his time as a Design Architect and Executive Architect for several iconic projects across Europe and North America with deep integration across all phases of his projects—from concept to design development and contract administration. Delfaud has extensive experience with high-rises, including complex structure and geometry designs, having worked on the Shard and 20 Fenchurch St (known as the Walkie Talkie) in London, UK; San Paolo IMI office tower in Torino, Italy; Marseille Velodrome Stadium and Marseillaise Tower in France; and most recently the Google Headquarters in California and the Stack in Vancouver, Canada. As of 2022, Vincent, he transitioned from his architecture practice to lead IPB Group’s in-house Design Studio across the entire portfolio. 

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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