Alireza Aslani

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) and Sustainable Building Consultant with 15+ years of hands-on experience in sustainable construction, renovation consulting, net-zero and low-energy home design, building performance optimization, retrofit planning, and project coordination. Proven track record supporting clients, contractors, designers, and project teams through the full delivery cycle — from initial assessment and material selection through to close-out documentation. Brings deep expertise in energy-efficient building systems, low-carbon materials, embodied carbon reduction, life cycle assessment, and green building standards.

Known for translating complex technical recommendations into practical, cost-conscious, and code-compliant solutions that work on real projects and real budgets.

Instructor – Sustainability & Energy Systems - MacEwan University - Edmonton, AB

(2025-01)

• Teaching courses in sustainability, building energy systems, and data analytics to post-secondary students.
• Developing curriculum connecting real-world green construction practice with academic principles.
• Communicating complex technical and scientific concepts clearly to diverse, non-specialist audiences.

Energy System & Sustainability Engineer - ONX Homes - Texas & Florida, USA

(2021-01 - 2025-12)

• Led sustainability engineering for low-energy and net-zero housing projects; oversaw technical specifications for building envelope, insulation systems, air sealing, and mechanical integration.
• Applied HERS Index, ENERGY STAR, and LEED principles to residential construction projects, including compliance documentation and reporting.
• Conducted building energy modeling for retrofit improvement and new-build performance optimization.
• Directed low-carbon material selection programs and embodied-carbon reduction strategies, achieving up to 60% carbon reduction in targeted systems.
• Advised on Fortified Resilient Home standards for projects in hurricane-prone markets, integrating structural and envelope durability into sustainable design.
• Conducted carbon footprint calculations, life cycle assessments, and whole-home performance reviews.
• Collaborated with McKinsey & Company on a residential sustainability benchmarking initiative.
• Developed expertise in precast concrete systems and scalable modular construction technologies.
• Coordinated with contractors, procurement teams, and trade partners to ensure approved sustainability strategies were implemented on schedule and within budget.
• Assisted with project documentation, specification reviews, and close-out materials for multiple simultaneous projects.

Researcher – Sustainable Construction - University of Calgary - Calgary, AB

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Conducted life cycle assessment (LCA) studies on sustainable construction materials, including magnesium oxide (MgO) board and green concrete alternatives.
• Evaluated building material performance, durability, and environmental impact for retrofit and new construction applications.
• Contributed to research documentation, presentations, and technical reporting for academic and industry audiences.

Energy Systems & Sustainability Consultant - Bio Corp - Finland (Remote)

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

• Performed LCA, techno-economic analysis (TEA), and material flow analysis for industrial and building system projects.
• Supported design and specification of net-zero energy buildings using prefabricated and modular construction systems.
• Developed carbon reduction strategies for cement-based and alternative building materials.
• Conducted feasibility studies for large-scale energy transition projects including geothermal, wind, hydrogen, and carbon capture systems.

PhD - Sustainable Management / Energy Systems

Master's Degree - Sustainable Management / Energy & Environmental Systems

Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering (HVAC Design Specialization)