Melanie is part of Payette's Building Science Group. She works with design teams to meet rigorous sustainability targets through data-driven investigation. She co-leads research efforts on embodied carbon and implementing a healthy material policy. Melanie educates the design team on issues relevant to building performance, while understanding which elements are critical to the building’s design.
Courses
Embodied Carbon 101: Envelope
Envelopes are among the systems that have the largest embodied carbon impact on a building. Traditionally envelope systems and materials are chosen for aesthetics, cost, and operational energy, but embodied carbon is equally important. Learn how to apply embodied carbon strategies when designing your next façade system, including strategies for renovating existing buildings, insulation, and selecting cladding materials.
Course expires 11/14/2026