The Sustainable Housing Foundation Board members possess a diverse range of skills and expertise that is critical to delivering our mission and vision. SHF’s work would not be possible without their dedicated contribution.
Our Board members are or have been:
- Building science professionals/sustainability consultants,
- Builders,
- Architects/designers,
- Planners,
- Manufacturer representatives,
- Business specialists,
- Marketing communication executives,
- Engineers and
- Lawyers.
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Michael McCallum
Senior Project Manager at McCallum HVAC
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Paul De Berardis
Director of Building Science, RESCON
Paul De Berardis, M.Eng, P.Eng., is the director of building science and innovation at RESCON. Paul has a diverse technical background, including experience in forensic engineering, building science and the residential development/construction industry. His widespread yet complementary practical engineering knowledge has enabled him to tackle all types of building projects and issues, ranging from ground-related to high-rise applications. As a technically minded thinker, Paul spearheads innovative construction techniques and building science research to help guide the way homes and condos are built in the GTHA.
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John Godden
President, Clearsphere
John Godden has over 35 years of experience as a home energy rater, heating system designer and low energy home builder. A graduate of the Bachelor of Environmental Studies at the University of Waterloo, John is a leading sustainability consultant for Better Than Code, ENERGY STAR, EnerGuide and LEED Canada for Homes programs.
John is a founding board member and director of technology for the Canadian Residential Energy Service Network (CRESNET) as well as a founding board member of the Sustainable Housing Foundation.
As a hands-on energy rater and consultant, John is able to affect culture changes with builders with respect to energy efficient design and site integration. John has been very active as an advocate for builders in relation to code changes.
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Paul Lowes
Building Products of Canada
Paul has over 25 years of experience in the downstream segment of the oil and energy industry with multinational oil companies. He is focused on advancing environmental policies through the use of cost-effective biodegradable and biomass products made with recycled and renewable technology that complies with international eco-friendly labels and programs. Paul has extensive experience in the infrastructure, marine and residential construction industries and has been involved in a number of major infrastructure projects, including the Eglinton Crosstown LRT and the New Champlain Bridge.
Paul has transitioned to the residential construction industry and works for Building Products of Canada, managing builders and architects. He is a member of the Canadian Residential Energy Services Network (CRESNET). Paul’s background in petroleum encompasses marketing, negotiation, business planning and development, national accounts, analytics, continuous improvement initiatives and operations integrity management systems.
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Michael Lio
President of buildABILITY Corporation
Michael Lio is president of buildABILITY Corporation. He has mentored change in the homebuilding industry for more than 30 years. With a deep understanding and expertise in housing, buildABILITY is able to act as a catalyst for change. He has worked with builders, renovators, trades, governments, manufacturers, utilities, and associations, facilitating the adoption of new technologies and processes, and helping clients to turn change into business opportunities.
buildABILITY exists at the intersection between the built environment and the organizations that create it. The firm’s core strength is its customized stakeholdering process. We work with clients to uncover the key challenges, build consensus solutions, and develop implementation strategies that satisfy the needs and objectives of each project. We also look beyond the implementation and work to understand key metrics to ensure effectiveness and optimize results. Our unique approach to delivering change within the housing industry can be captured in three words, which are the foundation of our work: EXPLORE, ENGAGE, TRANSFORM.
Michael Lio is a professional engineer and nationally recognized housing and energy expert. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering with a specialty in building science, both from the University of Toronto. He taught building science at Ryerson University and the John H. Daniels’ Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design at the University of Toronto for over 25 years.
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Jiri Skopek
Principal Consultant
Jiri is best known for developing Green Globes environmental assessment tools. As an architect and planner, Jiri has contributed to Toronto’s skyline. He was senior designer with Bregman and Hamann Architects of Toronto and master planner for Brookfield Place in downtown Toronto. In the 1990s, he ran the Paris office of Santiago Calatrava.
Jiri has been involved in many international sustainable community activities throughout his career. He was a founding participant in solar research and development at Milton Keynes Development Corporation in England, and he designed the first active solar house in the U.K. With Llewelyn Davies International, he was a planning consultant to the governments of the Sultanate of Oman and Qatar. In Saudi Arabia, he designed the new town of Jizan and was the chief urban designer for King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah. He has recently started his own consulting agency.
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Christian Rinomato
Director of Sustainability at the Rinomato Group of Companies
Christian joined our Board in December 2020 and brings a wealth of on-the-ground builder experience to the issues of building sustainable housing in the GTA. Christian is currently leading some really interesting research projects with Country Homes using demonstration houses in Milton Ontario. We are really pleased to bring his experience to our Board.
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Travis Schiller
Professional Engineer and Principal of Schiller Engineering
Travis joined the SHF Board in January of 2021. Besides his technical skill set as an Engineer, Travis brings a mind-set of looking at constructing sustainable housing as a challenge in making sure that all aspects of the home are not only more durable and resilient- but are also cost effective and attainable by the average home buyer. This fresh outlook will help shape the Board's future direction.