Introduction To The Zero Carbon Building Standards

 

DATE: May 6 2025

DURATION: 1.5hrs

TIME: Atlantic: 1pm – 2:30pm; Eastern 12pm – 1:30pm; Central 11am – 12:30pm; Mountain 10am – 11:30am; Pacific 9am – 10:30am

LOCATION: ONLINE

Key points

This webinar is also the first component of CAGBC’s new Zero Carbon Building micro-credential. In order to earn this credit for those pursuing the micro-credential, you must attend the webinar in full and complete the post session online quiz with a passing grade of 80%.

This webinar will be delivered online through Zoom. All registrants will receive information on how to access the event through Zoom via email 1 day before the day of the event.

Event highlights

Buildings account for a significant proportion of our national greenhouse gas emissions profile, making the design and operation of low-carbon buildings a priority in meeting national targets. CAGBC’s Zero Carbon Building™ (ZCB) standards are a made-in-Canada framework that makes carbon the new measure of building innovation.  In this introductory webinar, participants will gain clarity of what constitutes a Zero Carbon Building, the pivotal role of energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, and sustainable design elements of the ZCB-Performance Standard and the ZCB-Design Standard, as well as the broader implications of certifying buildings as Zero Carbon for sustainability.  Participants will also learn about the guiding principles, requirements, and the process of certifying a building as Zero Carbon.  The webinar will provide participants with an overview of the framework, as well as the opportunity to ask questions about its key dimensions and next steps.

Who Should Attend: This webinar is tailored for architects, engineers, sustainability professionals, building owners and operators, policymakers, and anyone passionate about contributing to Canada’s efforts to decarbonize the building industry. You should join this webinar if you are pursuing the ZCB micro-credential, or if you are interested in learning more about the ZCB program in general.

Please note:  This webinar is not intended to provide professional level knowledge on how to develop strategies or prepare supporting documentation for program compliance.



Pricing

MEMBER

$85

NON-MEMBER

$125

 

 



 

 
Details

About the instructors:


Jason Packer,B.Admin, Dip. Tech, LEED AP BD+C, LEED Fellow, CPHC. Partner at Cima+

Navid Hossaini,P.Eng., PhD, LEED AP BD+C. Partner at Cima+

CIMA+ provides a comprehensive range of consulting engineering services across Canada. Excellence and innovation have been part of our DNA since our foundation, and we rank among the largest Canadian private consulting engineering firms. Our multidisciplinary team is driven by a shared passion for delivering sustainable solutions that make our world a better place.


For questions regarding this event please contact us at education@cagbc.org 

After attending this webinar: 

Do you need foundational knowledge to understand the standards requirements better?  Take one of our on-demand courses. 

 
 
About CAGBC

The Canada Green Building Council is a not-for-profit, national organization working since 2002 to advance green building and sustainable community development practices in Canada. Our members span the building sector, including everyone involved in the design, construction, and operations of green buildings. If that sounds like you, learn how you can become a member today and enjoy discounts on learning opportunities like this one.

When
5/6/2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where
CANADA
​Please Note:​ You must have a CaGBC account and be signed in to register for this course.