reThink / reFrame / reLoad
A boutique engineering firm transforming the way we design and build.
Who We Are
Collaborative by Nature, Strategic by Design, and Driven by Impact.
From code compliance to net-zero designs, we simplify complexity and empower clients to make informed, confident decisions.
Our Services
Engineering Sustainability Into Every Stage
We partner early. We guide clearly. And we design for real-world results — not just compliance.
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Strategy-driven design guidance, backed by rigorous analysis, to optimize building performance and support confident, high-impact decisions.
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From early concepts to final permits, we lead project teams through complex energy and carbon code compliance pathways, identifying design implications early to support confident decisions and seamless approvals.
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We don’t just check boxes — we use energy models to drive better outcomes. Our modelling process brings design clarity and performance insights to support confident decision-making and evaluate cost-performance trade-offs.
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We map your material emissions from extraction to end-of-life, empowering smarter choices that meet evolving sustainability targets.
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Great buildings start with smart design. We optimize daylight, shading, and building enclosures to enhance occupant comfort and reduce mechanical loads.
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We assess site climate risks and develop resilient design strategies, using future climate data to ensure your building performs today and adapts for the future.
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Our regenerative whole building approach considers the interaction of water, waste, and energy — creating buildings that support environmental and social goals.
Featured Projects
Explore our innovative engineering solutions for sustainable buildings.
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![View of a lakeside with a marina, sailboats, and a grassy area with people. In the background, there is the Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station a zero carbon building.]()
Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station (PODS) – Pioneering Zero-Carbon Design on the Sunshine Coast
Role: Whole Building Systems, Energy Modelling, Carbon Consultant, Certifications Management
Highlights: Delivering one of BC’s first community hubs prioritizing biophilia and targeting Zero Carbon Building certification. Achieving a 52% energy reduction through whole building design approach, specified low-carbon materials and future-proofed climate resilience. -
![A modern park scene with people walking, biking, resting on benches, and sitting on the ground during autumn. Large trees with orange and yellow leaves, a contemporary building in the background, and clear blue sky.]()
Marpole Community Centre / Passive House Low-Carbon Design for an Inclusive Future
Role: Carbon Consultant
Highlights: Exceeding the City of Vancouver’s 2030 carbon targets today with a hybrid mass timber structure and structural design efficiencies that reduces embodied carbon emissions by over 40%. -
![Marpole Community Centre. The low carbon Community Centre in Marpole with autumn trees, benches, and people walking, sitting, and cycling in the foreground.]()
Gordon B. Shrum Building – State-of-the-Art, Energy-Efficient Labs at UBC
Role: Building Energy Consultant, Energy Modelling
Highlights: Setting a new benchmark for energy-efficient lab design, achieving LEED Gold and cutting energy use by more than half compared to code.
Working with reLoad
Our Three Pillars of Success
01 / Accuracy & Clarity
We make the complex simple and the invisible actionable. Our insights are driven by rigorous analysis and delivered in clear, practical terms.
02 / Impact
We design with purpose—helping buildings perform better, last longer, and meet tomorrow’s energy and carbon standards.
03 / Collaboration
We’re great team players. Whether you need a lead consultant or a plug-in partner, we’ll adapt to your process and keep things moving smoothly.
Ready to Meet Your Targets?
Let’s talk data-driven strategies that cut costs, reduce emissions, and boost performance.