Melanie leads SAIT’s green building technology applied research and innovation group, who work with industry to help move green building innovation from ideas to market.
She recently led the Sustainability Team in Integral’s Calgary office. In addition to managing projects with green buildings certifications such as LEED and WELL, she developed sustainability policy and planning tools, and acted as the key point of contact for the energy modelling and commissioning teams on the energy management portfolio. She also liaised with the mechanical and electrical engineering teams to ensure the holistic integration of sustainability into all aspects of the firm’s work.
Melanie’s ten+ years of experience with recognized architecture, planning and engineering firms has brought her a deeper understanding of the industry and a respect for various stakeholder viewpoints. Her work with the CaGBC as a reviewer, faculty and on taskforces gives her intimate knowledge of LEED, WELL, and green building project strategies. Combined with her tenure as chair of the Alberta Chapter of the CaGBC, she strives to effect positive change building by building. Her experience in communication and marketing enhances a people-focused skillset and is supported by her ongoing marketing and advocacy work with CREW Calgary (Commercial Real Estate Women).