Dr. Bahar Reza

Bahar has more than ten years of professional experience in structural and building energy performance engineering (energy modelling).

Her primary role at ROV is managing energy modelling projects.  She is a Certified Energy Advisor and an expert in providing building performance services complying with the BC Energy Step Code, the BC Building Code Part 9 and 3 (performance-path) and the Certified Passive House and Net-Zero House design requirements. Additionally, Bahar offers a wide range of structural engineering services for industrial structures, marinas, guardrails, signs and glass structures (railings, stairs and steps).

Association memberships:

• Member, Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC)

Additional memberships:

• CHBA-CO Step Code Committee
• BC-TCR Code Committee
• Editorial Board: Frontiers in Sustainable Cities

Educational background:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2013
• Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University of Technology, 2008
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, K.N Toosi University of Technology, 2003

When she is off work, you can find her doing:

Activities that include reading, setting and pursuing personal goals and devloping a healthy lifestyle. Bahar loves her work and enjoys working on all her projects. She employs a creative approach to problem-solving rather than using the same method for every project. Her main goal is always to discover the most cost effective solution while meeting a project’s code energy and saftey requirements.