Iain MacFadyen

Sustainability Strategist | Driving Impactful Change

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

About

I am a seasoned Sustainability Strategist with two decades of experience, specializing in team development and project delivery aligned with high-performance sustainability objectives. Throughout my career, I have refined my skills in coordinating consultants and design teams to implement resilient, cost-effective strategies that meet sustainability targets. Recently, I completed a six-year tenure at ZGF Architects, where I played a pivotal role in integrating sustainability practices and developing project management tools for the Vancouver office. Notable achievements include: • Developing cross-disciplinary Low Carbon Concrete Guidelines for the Lower Mainland of BC. • Serving as the Sustainability Lead for the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project, BC's first all-electric hospital and the first hospital targeting the CAGBC ZCB design standard. • Implementing cross-disciplinary Passive House training for clients, consultants, and ZGF team members. As I embark on a new chapter, I am eager to leverage my expertise to support organizations in sustainable change management. Let's connect and explore how I can contribute to your organization's sustainability journey.

Experience

  • Business Owner at RGS Consultants Ltd.
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • ZGF Architects ()
    • Principal
      Jul 2019 - Mar 2024 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    • Building and Project Performance Lead
      Dec 2017 - Mar 2024 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      Supporting ZGF Architects with the implementation of their internal Building and Project Performanace mandate. A role that is expected to evolve over a short time frame to meet organizational and project goals.

  • Associate at S+A Footprint
    Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs

    Developing Footprint, the sustainability sister company for Smith and Andersen in British Columbia.

  • Sustainability Manager at MMM Group
    Oct 2013 - Jan 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Enermodal Engineering now fully integrated into the MMM Group. Helping develop the MMM Group sustainability team in the British Columbia market. Providing sustainability support for a range of projects in the construction sector.

  • Project Principal at Enermodal Engineering Ltd
    Feb 2010 - Jan 2016 · 6 yrs

    Providing LEED and sustainability consultancy in the built environment, improving the performance of new and existing buildings.