The ZEBx Podcast

ZEBx: The Zero Emissions Building Exchange
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We bring together people from across the building industry to identify solutions and opportunities in the zero emission buildings space. In our podcasts we speak with people across the BC building industry and beyond, and learn how they navigate the barriers to advance the development of cost-effective, attractive, zero emission buildings at scale. ZEBx is a centre designed to rapidly accelerate the knowledge, capacity and passion for zero emission buildings and is part of the Metro Vancouver Zero Emissions Innovation Centre.

  1. 4월 24일

    John Horgan Campus: Prefab Mass Timber Innovation - ZEBx Decarb Lunch Apr 17, 2026

    This ZEBx Decarb Lunch explored how zero carbon buildings can be delivered faster, more efficiently, and with stronger performance outcomes through prefabrication, integrated modelling, and mass timber innovation. The Royal Roads University John Horgan Campus building is a recently completed (summer 2025) 5-storey academic building with a full mass timber structure and an innovative prefabricated wall panel system. The project is all electric, ZCB Design certified, and designed to comply with LEED v4. Presenters highlighted practical and transferable solutions relevant to mainstream projects. For example, how a kit-of-parts façade strategy reduced thermal bridging, improved airtightness continuity, protected CLT slab edges from moisture risk, and replaced conventional curtain wall components with lower-carbon timber alternatives. From proposal to installation in just seven months, this session explored how digital modelling, prefabrication workflows, and early-stage coordination made the project possible. Attendees gained actionable insights into what made the project buildable, the setbacks encountered, and how similar prefabricated approaches can be adapted to mainstream developments, making it ideal for developers, designers, contractors, owners, and policy professionals seeking practical pathways to faster, lower-carbon construction. Speakers: Elise Woestyn, Director, Building Performance, hcma architecture + design Franz Greenwood, Architect, hcma architecture + design Simon Wong, Mass Timber Consultant, Stantec Consulting Ltd Co-Hosts: Alex Hebert, ZEB Learning Centre Manager, BCIT Thank you to BC Hydro and the City of Vancouver for the financial support that enables us to make this event free of charge.

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  2. 1월 30일

    What’s the Data Telling Us? Insights on the Step Codes - ZEBx Decarb Lunch Jan 27, 2026

    The first ZEBx Decarb Lunch webinar of 2026 will be co-hosted with Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC (CHBA BC). In this one-hour webinar, speakers Pauline Rupp of CHBA BC, Mark Bernhardt of Bernhardt Contracting and Henri Belisle of TQ Construction will draw on the latest CHBA BC data of over 8,500 as-built Hot2000 energy models to examine real-world building industry results and practical approaches to reducing carbon emissions in Part 9 residential construction. The discussion will focus on what Step Code data reveals about what is actually happening across the province—how far the industry has come, where meaningful progress is being made, and which approaches are delivering real results. Speakers will also explore opportunities to improve regional coordination and discuss what a reasonable, practical path forward looks like, balancing flexibility with consistency across jurisdictions. Mark and Henri will offer candid perspectives on viable paths forward within current political and economic constraints. Speakers:Henri Belisle, President, TQ ConstructionMark Bernhardt, President, Bernhardt ContractingSpeaker & Co-host:Pauline Rupp, Director of Technical and Building Innovation, CHBA BCThanks to the financial support of BC Hydro and the City of Vancouver, this event is free of charge!

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  3. 2025. 12. 04.

    Power Shift: Demand Response for Business Past Event - ZEBx Decarb Lunch Nov 18, 2025

    As B.C. businesses electrify and cooling loads rise, managing peak electricity demand is becoming more important than ever. Demand response programs are helping businesses to shift some of their electricity use out of peak demand periods, and putting money back into their pockets. Load shifting can result in a more stable and resilient energy system. Simple tactics can be employed to help commercial building owners and managers take advantage of BC Hydro’s Demand Response Behavioural program. This 1-hour webinar will focus on demand response and explore how commercial businesses can participate in demand response events. Hear from BC Hydro’s Program Manager, Alec Zaine, who will walk through program details, eligibility and how to apply. Speakers: Alec Zaine, Program Manager, Demand Response – Commercial & Industrial, BC Hydro Dennis Rañada, Lead Energy Manager, CBRE

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  4. 2025. 11. 25.

    Balancing Whole Life Carbon in BC Step Code Buildings Past Event - ZEBx Decarb Lunch Nov 24, 2025

    As the building sector strives to play a more active role in curbing global warming while also adapting to a changing climate, it’s becoming clear that some of the metrics guiding our progress—energy, cost, and carbon—can no longer be treated separately. Join ZEBx for a Decarb Lunch where reload and UBC Campus & Community Planning unveil findings from an investigation into how best to push forward with the higher levels of the BC Energy Step Code and BC Zero Carbon Step Code when cost and whole life carbon are also considered.  To meet its climate action goals while keeping new construction cost-effective, UBC commissioned a study to examine the impact of raising envelope performance standards, balancing carbon and cost. Led by reLoad in collaboration with Ryder Architecture, Glotman Simpson, and Heatherbrae Builders, the study evaluated envelope options for two building archetypes—a six-storey wood-frame MURB and a high-rise concrete tower—to determine which combinations of assemblies would yield the best trade-offs between energy efficiency, embodied carbon, operational emissions, and construction cost.  What envelope choices deliver the lowest total carbon and best overall outcomes? Does the TEDI make sense when the whole life carbon lens is applied? How might future codes evolve to reflect this new balance of performance and practicality?   Don’t miss this timely conversation about a topic that is poised to shape the next generation of low-carbon building design in BC and beyond.  Speakers: Ralph Wells, Community Climate and Energy Manager, UBC Campus & Community Planning Martina Soderlund, Principal and Founder, reLoad Sustainable Design Hugh Nolan, Building Energy and Carbon Analyst, reLoad Sustainable Design

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  5. 2025. 11. 17.

    Advancing the BC Step Code in the East Kootenays Past Event - ZEBx Decarb Lunch Nov 13, 2025

    To many, building to BC Energy Step Code 4 and BC Zero Carbon Step Code Emissions Level (EL) 4 for Part 9 homes can seem ambitious — especially in the cold, cost-conscious East Kootenays. Yet real-world experience shows that high-performance, low-carbon homes can be built cost-effectively, comfortably, and reliably when design, construction, and energy advising work hand in hand.   In this Decarb Lunch, Bruce Murdoch of Kootenay Country Homes will share insights from two recent net-zero projects that demonstrate what’s possible when performance and practicality align — from right-sizing mechanical systems to building crew capacity and maintaining cost control. His story also highlights his personal journey from early hesitation to confident leadership in high-performance homebuilding, showing how hands-on experience can transform uncertainty into trust in better building practices.   Complementing this perspective, Kevin D. Brown, a Passive House designer and consultant, will draw on his experience delivering energy-efficient and low-carbon homes across Alberta and BC. He’ll offer proven strategies for achieving strong energy performance and emissions reductions without breaking budgets — emphasizing the importance of early collaboration and integrated design.   Join us to hear how builders and designers are proving that Step 4 + EL-4 performance is achievable, cost-effective, and ready for mainstream adoption in communities across BC. Speakers: Bruce Murdoch – Owner, K-Country Homes Kevin D Brown – Principal, think Design Consult

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  6. 2025. 10. 31.

    Decarbonizing Rooftop Units on Commercial Buildings - ZEBx Decarb Lunch Oct 24, 2025

    This session will cover best practices for, and common barriers to, decarbonizing HVAC systems in existing commercial buildings, with a focus on Rootftop Units.  In this ZEBx Decarb Lunch, we’ll share learnings from the City of Vancouver’s recent On-Site Barriers to Commercial Building Equipment Electrification Study, highlighting both the obstacles and practical solutions for decarbonizing HVAC systems. We’ll also hear about fuel-switching in action with a peek inside Vancity Credit Union’s pilot HVAC retrofit.  Speakers will provide strategies for maximizing the decarbonization potential of hybrid dual-fuel equipment while keeping projects cost-effective and technically feasible. Participants will learn best practice approaches to electrifying existing buildings and discover how to maximize the carbon reduction potential of dual-fuel systems. Speakers: Ashley St. Clair - Senior Green Building Planner, City of Vancouver  Nicole Montgomery - Sustainable Operations Manager, VanCity Credit Union Stephanie Poole - Principal, SES Consulting

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  7. 2025. 10. 16.

    Cooling & Thermal Safety in MURBS - Policy to Practice - ZEBx Decarb Lunch Oct 9, 2025

    OverviewExtreme heat and poor air quality during wildfires are already affecting buildings, communities, and public health. Local governments and building professionals need practical strategies to address this challenge while advancing decarbonization goals.This ZEBx Decarb Lunch will explore how cooling measures can be integrated into electrification and retrofit projects to improve indoor comfort, reduce emissions, and address air quality concerns. The session will offer actionable takeaways from the “Thermal Safety in Existing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings” report, highlighting strategies that both local governments and technical professionals can implement now.SpeakersLisa Westerhoff – Principal, Westerhoff Climate StrategiesSusan MacDougall – Principal, Focal EngineeringCo-hostsNatalie Douglas, ZEBx Program Manager, ZEIC

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  8. 2025. 09. 25.

    Cost-Effective Strategies to Cut Embodied Carbon - ZEBx Decarb Lunch Sep 23, 2025

    Overview: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.Speakers: Audrina Lim, Director – Sustainable Construction, Chandos ConstructionAyden Kristmanson, Sustainability Specialist, Bosa Properties

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We bring together people from across the building industry to identify solutions and opportunities in the zero emission buildings space. In our podcasts we speak with people across the BC building industry and beyond, and learn how they navigate the barriers to advance the development of cost-effective, attractive, zero emission buildings at scale. ZEBx is a centre designed to rapidly accelerate the knowledge, capacity and passion for zero emission buildings and is part of the Metro Vancouver Zero Emissions Innovation Centre.

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