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Susan MacDougall founded Focal Engineering in 2015 and is considered a leader in the field of energy modelling in British Columbia. She is a mechanical engineer, energy modeller, and project manager with 20 years of experience in the building industry. She is an instructor with Passive House Canada and is regularly asked to speak at industry events, including keynoting the 2021 IBPSA Canada energy modelling conference. She has received multiple awards including from Queen’s University, EGBC Victoria Branch, and EGBC Division for Advancement of Women in Engineering & Geoscience.

Susan is active with her communities, focusing on roles that promote sustainability and support women and inclusivity in engineering. She has volunteered with the provincial energy modelling association, IBPSA BC, for six years, chairing it for four, and served four years as an elected Councillor with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. She is currently a Chair of the Passive House Canada Board, a Board Member for the Civil Engineering Department at UVic, and sits on several federal and provincial Codes and Standards committees representing the energy modelling community.

Her certifications include:

– Professional Engineer registered in BC
– Fellow of Engineers Canada
– BC Hydro PowerSmart Modeller
– LEED® Accredited Professional
– Certified Passive House Consultant

Danny is is an Energy Modeller and Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) who has worked with Focal for since 2015, and comes from a background studying Physics and Computer Science at the University of Victoria. He has experience with a variety of energy modelling programs and has attended a course with Passive House Canada with plans to attend more. He is excited to be working in an industry that is a part of shaping our energy future.

He enjoys the Pacific Northwest outdoors and may be spotted running along Dallas Road or around Thetis Lake. He also enjoys tinkering with open-source software and game development.

Originally from the East Coast, Angie attended university in Victoria and fell in love with Vancouver Island. Having been here well over a decade, she now calls Nanaimo home. She is a mechanical engineer and energy modeller experienced with both traditional and high-performance building mechanical systems. She is passionate about understanding how buildings operate and finding opportunities for energy conservation and carbon emissions reductions. She uses a collaborative approach, understanding that the best solutions are found when all parties share their experience and ideas.

Past projects have included schools, commercial spaces, airport terminals, recreation facilities, community centres and multi-family residential. She has been involved in LEED projects, incentive programs, and Energy Step Code Compliance projects.

Outside of the office, Angie can be found exploring the many trails and beaches of Vancouver Island.

Certifications:

• Professional Engineer registered in BC

Kristian recently obtained his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Victoria. He has experience in mechanical building system design as well as solar PV system design. He is interested in all types of energy systems and looks forward to learning about Passive House and other sustainable building solutions.

When not working, Kristian is enjoying life on a farm. He enjoys hiking the local trails and staying active outside.  He also plays the guitar and has recently picked up a banjo.

Wes recently obtained his Master’s of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Victoria where he also completed his Bachelor’s of Civil Engineering. His graduate studies work focused on building energy simulation, renewable energy systems, negative emissions technologies and sustainability in general. He enjoys learning about anything to do with sustainability and looks forward to learning more about Passive House and natural building techniques.

When not working, Wes enjoys all outdoor activities. He is also an avid HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts, aka. sword fighting) practitioner and hobbyist blacksmith.

Aaron recently earned his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Victoria. Originally from Alberta, he moved to Victoria with a strong interest in clean energy and sustainability. He has experience with wave energy converters, mechanical systems, and Passive House building principles. Aaron is eager to develop his skills as an energy modeller. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, strumming his guitar at home, or hiking the trails of Vancouver Island.

An experienced administrative professional with extensive background spanning more than ten years in Office management and HR acquired through roles with global companies in the Middle East as well as in Winnipeg. Currently, she is honing her skills through a Business Administration program at the University of Victoria, a testament to her commitment to continuous growth and professional development.

As a newcomer to Vancouver Island, Hayzel embraces the opportunity to explore its awe-inspiring natural beauty, all while being a devoted mother and wife who treasures spending quality time with her family.