b'More recently, there was the Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver withfinally getting some good traction on the operational carbon its clean and modern lines. This building taught me that simplicity inside, at least with the new buildings that fall under the BC the end design is often quite complex to achieve. Energy Step Code or Vancouvers Zero Emissions Building Plan. We can also see that reducing energy use in buildings Even simpler buildings can be interesting. Currently, I am workingthat are being renovated is on its way, too. with a team of talented people on multiplexes for the Nquatqua FirstHowever, there is more to it than reducing energy use in Nation in DArcy, B.C. Those BC Housing-funded buildings need tobuildings; embodied carbon needs to be part of the equa-achieve Step 4 of the BC Energy Step Code, and we are looking attion. Knowing that 30 to 50 per cent of a buildings carbon using prefabricated panels. Balancing cost, performance, design andemissions are released before a building is even operational, coming up with sensible solutions is always satisfying.it will not be possible to meet any aggressive carbon reduc-tion targets without addressing the elephant in the room. BE: Do you have any advice for new and emerging engineers inCarbon footprint analysis from cradle to grave, including the field?both operational and embodied carbon, is the thing of the SM: The industry is constantly changing, so doing things the way youfuture. I remember hearing a quote that said, If you cant used to is not going to cut it. My advice to anybody in this industrymeasure it, you cant improve it, and I couldnt agree more.and any industry, reallyis to embrace change and keep learning! The unprecedented pace at which new materials arrive on the market,BE: What are your future career goals?the incremental changes surrounding policy and building codes, theSM: Along with Alex Blue and Patrick Roppel, we just advances in AI.its hard to imagine what the industry will be lookingstarted a new company called Evoke Buildings. The first at in five years from now, let alone 20. What can feel like a challengefew months have been a bit of a whirlwind, but we have at first is often an opportunity, so stay ahead of the curve and makebeen fortunate to attract some interesting projects and the world a better place in the process. we are already looking to add to our team. I have a dream BE: What challenges or innovations do you see facing thethat we will build this company to be an important player industry moving forward? in the market by attracting more interesting work and, in turn, more amazing people to join and fortify our ranks SM:Climate change is a real threat, and what we do with our newover time. My career goal is to leave a legacy to a group of and existing buildings will count towards a solution. I feel we aretalented individuals.SPRING/SUMMER 2021 7'