Saurabh is a sustainability consultant who believes in holistic design solutions that balance form, function and performance. From building performance analysis to embodied carbon, and healthy materials to green building rating systems, he is deeply knowledgeable in the principles of sustainable design. Saurabh shares his expertise with project teams and as a client consultant to improve building performance. Over his career, Saurabh has been involved with performance analysis, including early-stage energy & daylight simulations and life-cycle assessments, and has completed several LEED projects in the mixed-use/residential, commercial, healthcare, sports, and education sectors. He is involved in several DIALOG-wide initiatives to develop knowledge, tools, and processes, including the embodied carbon and early-stage energy modeling initiatives. Saurabh remobilized the Toronto Green Team, initiated learning sessions around various sustainability topics such as the release of Toronto Green Standard v4, and leads the coordination and submission of data for the AIA 2030 Commitment program for the Toronto Studio.
What’s your favourite DIALOG project?
The Bill Fisch Centre. The project is ahead of its time and shows what an integrated design team can create.
Where do you find inspiration?
I find inspiration in others’ success stories.
What’s one skill (outside of work) that you’d like to learn?
I would like to learn carpentry so that I can make beautiful furniture.
Master in Design Studies (Concentration Energy and Environments)
Harvard University
Bachelor of Architecture
Tribhuvan University
