Business Chief USA July 2019

minimum target of the upcoming
North Building. In addition, the Health
Sciences Complex and David building
third floor renovation have both
achieved LEED gold status, while the
new science building is also anticipated
to achieve this goal. “I have heavily
participated in the design of the New
Science building at UTM, which is set
to house of the majority of the wet and
dry lab research that takes place on
campus,” notes Azhari. “It’s targeted
to be a minimum LEED silver that will
incorporate two major renewable
energy systems; geothermal system
for building heating and cooling as well
as a solar photovoltaic system to offset
some of the building electrical requirements.
We will ensure that it utilizes other
sustainability measures that qualify it to
be certified above the minimum target
under the LEED program.”
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Ahmed Azhari
Ahmed Azhari has a diverse range of primary skills such as
Sustainable Design, Facilities Management and Energy
Management. Professionally, Ahmed manages the design of
progressive disciplinary building systems; oversees the
installation, operation and monitoring for the safe, comfortable,
and environmentally friendly operations of modern buildings.
He has delivered designs that play a significant role on the
sustainability and energy demand of buildings while
utilizing renewable energy, sustainability, low carbon
technologies, LEED strategies, and energy management
techniques. Ahmed is currently registered with
Professional Engineers Ontario as a Professional Engineer
(P.Eng.), with Canada Green Building Council as
a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Accredited Professional (LEED AP), and with
Association of Energy Engineers as Certified
Energy Manager (CEM).
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