Mahsa Torabi (civil engineering)
My name is Mahsa Torabi and I'm from Iran. I'm a third-year civil engineering co-op student who recently completed a co-op work term as a visiting researcher at the Carbon Leadership Forum in Seattle, where I worked to develop LCA tools for designing carbon-absorbing buildings.
We aim to design and develop a tool for engineers, architects and designers to used state–of–the–art technologies and materials in building design and assess the performance and the amount of sequestered carbon.
Putting studies into practice
With a background grounded in high-performance buildings, I have devoted six years to serving as a sustainability consultant and lecturer at university level.
The gratifying experience of imparting knowledge on sustainability to aspiring architects and engineers has strengthened my belief in education as a transformative force shaping better futures.
Working to improve sustainable design
Embracing my role, I hold high expectations in alignment with my aspirations for the future of building design.
My objective is to contribute to innovations that not only mitigate the adverse impact of buildings on climate change but also take one step forward to position innovative structures as solutions for capturing carbon and positively addressing the environmental challenges of the current decade.
As a building scientist and researcher, I perceive my role as integral to the collective effort combating climate change, fuelled by a profound desire to design the next generation of buildings—structures that stand as architectural marvels and beacons of environmental responsibility.
The impact of co-op
CLF is more than an organization to me; it is the beating heart of change within the building industry. It doesn’t just make an impact; it sets the pace, markedly reducing carbon emissions from buildings.
The organization’s steadfast commitment to cultivating a sustainable future seamlessly resonates with my personal convictions and aspirations. Together with CLF, I am poised to make meaningful strides, contributing to a future where buildings are not just architectural wonders but steadfast guardians of environmental responsibility.”