CSC Vancouver Chapter November Luncheon

CLF BC’s Embodied Carbon Specification Guidelines

Presented by Zina Berrada at Ryder Architecture, Molly Walsh at Ryder Architecture, and Stephanie Dalo at CLF BC

Activity Summary:

This session will explore an initiative by Carbon Leadership Forum, British Columbia (CLF BC) that establishes a cross-disciplinary Embodied Carbon Specifications Working Group, Led by Ryder Architecture, to develop embodied carbon specification guidance and template language.  Participants will gain an overview of embodied carbon, how it is measured, and the current regulatory and industry landscape in British Columbia.  The presentation will examine the role specifications can play in reducing embodied carbon and review different approaches to incorporating embodied carbon requirements into project specifications.  Drawing on the expertise of attendees, the session will be discussion-focused, inviting participants to explore key barriers, share lessons learned, and contribute to the development of practical and effective strategies for  integrating embodied carbon into specifications.

Objectives:

1. Be able to explain the principles of embodied carbon and the evolving industry landscape surrounding its assessment, reporting and reduction strategies.
2. Gain understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to integrating embodied carbon requirements into project specifications.
3. Recognize various strategies and best practices for developing and implementing embodied carbon specifications.

Presenters:

Zina Berrada, Intern Architect AIBC, MArch, MSc. SED, LEED GA

Zina is an AIBC Intern Architect and an environmental design specialist with a strong interest in embodied carbon.  She has served as a sustainability coordinator on major, ground-breaking Passive House and Net Zero building projects in the Lower Mainland, working closely with multiple municipalities on both institutional and residential projects, including BC Housing’s East Keith Road Supportive Housing project and Parkside Early Learning Centre.

Molly Walsh, Architectural Design at Ryder Architecture, MEng, MArch

Molly Walsh is an Architectural Designer at Ryder with a focus on sustainability and integrated design. She has experience leading sustainability initiatives and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver climate resilience, LEED, and sustainability objectives on complex projects. Molly is an active member of the Carbon Leadership Forum, contributing to the Low Embodied Carbon Material Sourcing Guide and advancing embodied carbon specification guidance in BC.

Stephanie Dalo, P.Eng, CLF BC Program Manager

Stephanie is a licensed Professional Engineer in British Columbia and serves as Program Manager of the Carbon Leadership Forum British Columbia (CLF BC), a program powered by the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC). In managing CLF BC, she leads initiatives that accelerate embodied carbon reduction in the built environment through peer-to-peer learning, convening practitioners across sectors for industry collaboration, developing resources that showcase industry leadership, identifying challenges & solutions, and fostering communities of practice while enabling effective policy and industry action.

MEETING DETAILS

DATE:

November 19th 2026
Lunch served 11:30 am
Introductions and Presentation at 12 noon
Networking and Questions until 1:30 pm

LOCATION: Hotel Le Soleil – 567 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC

FEE: Member’s price $45 per person, Non-Member’s $55 per person

REGISTRATION:

Meeting registration is through Karelo from the link HERE (Limited Spots Available)

Parking is available on site.

Burrard Skytrain Station is a 3 minute walk away.