Reframing Retrofits: putting cost into context
11:00am - 11:45am
Workshop Session B
The initial capital cost remains a barrier to undertaking retrofits and bringing existing buildings to net-zero. Learn from local case studies the strategies used to reframe the value of energy efficiency upgrades for building owners. Discover tools and methods to help clients put capital costs into context and encourage data-driven decisions about energy efficiency measures.
Marina Martin
Marina Martin is Designer & Sustainability Director at HSS Design Build in Canmore. She is a Certified Passive House Designer and holds an MPhil in Architecture and Urban Studies from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University. At HSS, Marina’s specialties include deep energy retrofits, accessory dwelling design, developing case studies, and natural materials. Marina is firmly committed to driving the sustainable transition of the buildings industry, from materials to building operations to user experience.