Dr. Trevor Butler

Engineer

Dr. Trevor Butler
  • Ph.D Doctor of Philosophy
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • Masters Architectural Engineering
  • Leeds University
  • Masters Architectural Engineering
  • Penn State University
  • Masters of Studies - Interdisciplinary Design Environment
  • Cambridge University
  • Professional Engineer, AB, BC, ON 
  • Chartered Engineer, UK 
  • Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers 
  • M.I.C.E. – Institute of Civil Engineers 
  • LEED®AP BD+C – Accredited Professional 
  • Assistant Professor – RAIC Centre for Architecture, Athabasca University 
  • Adjunct Professor – Dalhousie University 

    Trevor is qualified as Architectural Engineer (Mechanical & Civil), with over 30 years of experience in the AEC industry – leading the strategic the design of projects with a strong focus on sustainable and regenerative design. He works from an interdisciplinary position between the architecture and traditional engineering is one of his key skills to develop holistic design solutions. He takes a whole systems approach to design and development to ensure that fully integrated solutions are considered and achieved.

    Trevor enjoys working with client groups to fully understand their vision – through which synergies can be explored to achieve closed loop outcomes. His creative and detailed approach to design and analysis enables the performance of innovative engineering solutions to be proven as a significant step towards carbon neutral, net-zero energy and regenerative solutions.

    Trevor has a deep interest in innovation, and he has pursued research and development in products, systems and performance related to sustainable practice. Under the umbrella of LufthausTM he led an air quality monitoring program during the COVID pandemic which showed the effect of healthy ventilation for a range of buildings. He recently completed his Ph.D in the thermal performance of earth tube systems – which was supported through Natural Resources Canada.

    Trevor worked in the UK for 14 years leading the construction ecology unit with Fulcrum before serving as Head of Sustainability with Building Design Partnership. Since 2008, based in Canada – consulting with Perkins&Will on range of projects including Makkah Al-Shamiyah extension and Blatchford Masterplan. Trevor was engineer of record for Canada’s first certified Passive House building in 2017, and is lead engineer on the McMurray Metis Cultural Centre – a $75M carbon neutral building in the heart of Fort McMurray, AB. He is an integral part of Jason McLennan’s team on regenerative design projects and research publications.