Building CHBA Net Zero in Vancouver?

You now need to:

• Meet 120 kg CO₂e/m² upfront embodied carbon

• Submit new embodied carbon documentation at permit stage

We manage the carbon side — you build.

Why Builders Are Concerned ?
(And Rightfully So)

Embodied carbon mostly comes from:

Concrete and foundations,
Insulation
Exterior cladding
Interior materials like flooring

These are major cost items. If this is handled late, it often leads to:

Redesigns, Material substitutions, Permit delays

Let’s work to avoid Higher build costs that directly impacts affordability.

What We Handle (So You Don’t Have To)

We take full responsibility for:

• Embodied carbon strategy aligned with CHBA Net Zero

• Material optimization focused on cost and availability

• All required carbon calculations

• City-ready permit documentation

• Coordination with your architect and consultants

One process. One point of responsibility. Fewer headaches.

Why Early Planning Saves Money

When embodied carbon is left until permit submission:

• Foundations often need redesign

• Insulation and cladding changes come too late

• Material premiums increase

• Carrying costs go up due to delays

Handled early, compliance is far cheaper.

Who This Is For

• Builders pursuing CHBA Net Zero

• Builders working in R1, RT, and RA zones

• Projects where cost control and approvals matter

Not Sure If This Applies to Your Project?

This applies to your Vancouver project if you are:

• Planning a Net Zero home in Vancouver

• Applying for zoning incentives

• Early in design or pre-permit

Call to Action

Embodied carbon is now part of the permit — not an optional upgrade.
Let us handle it before it becomes a problem.

Resources

👉 Low-Carbon Material Sourcing Guide

👉 Download Materials Guide – City of Nelson