The Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, through its Carbon Leadership Forum British Columbia (CLF British Columbia) program, hosted the second annual BC Embodied Carbon Awards in Vancouver. The awards, the first of their kind in North America, aim to showcase and celebrate leadership and inspire others to reduce embodied carbon in their projects.
“These awards demonstrate leadership and climate actions that are much needed and achievable today as we work towards 2030 emissions reduction targets. We are pleased to be celebrating those who are committed to accelerating the effort to reduce embodied emissions in this province’s building sector. These winners are proving that our climate goals are achievable when we collaborate and prioritize innovation and sustainability in our buildings,” said Melina Scholefield, ZEIC executive director:
Six individuals, projects, and organizations were recognized for their leadership on reducing embodied carbon pollution in the province.
WINNERS
Organizational Commitment to Change: ZGF Architects
This award recognizes a company or organization that has shown exemplary leadership in reducing embodied carbon in British Columbia’s built environment.
Public Sector Leadership: University of British Columbia
This award recognizes a British Columbia-based local government, public sector organization, or non-profit organization that has demonstrated exemplary leadership in reducing embodied carbon in British Columbia’s built environment.
Large (Part 3) Buildings: North Island College Student Housing, HDR Architecture
This award recognizes a large new development or a substantial renovation of a large building that demonstrates excellence in low-embodied-carbon design and construction . The relevant local government or permitting authority must classify the recognized building(s) under Part 3 of the building code.
Small (Part 9) Buildings: Phoenix House, Carbon Wise
This award category recognizes excellence in low-embodied-carbon design in a small new project such as a single-family home or laneway home, or a substantial renovation of an existing single-family home or smaller building. The relevant local government or permitting authority must classify the recognized building(s) under Part 9 of the building code.
Commitment to Circularity: Renewal Development
This award recognizes exceptional initiatives and projects that embrace and tangibly advance circularity or circular concepts within British Columbia’s buildings sector.
Strengthening the Practice: Anthony Pak
This award recognizes a building sector professional who has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to reducing embodied carbon across British Columbia’s built environment. (This is a nomination-based award)
