Zary is passionate about building comfortable, energy-efficient, low-carbon custom homes that offer superior indoor air quality and are safe, durable, resilient, and elegantly designed. She holds a master’s degree in Building Science from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and is licensed under the Home Construction Regulatory Authority as a builder. Zary is also licensed under the New Home Construction Licensing Act as both a vendor and builder, in accordance with Tarion regulations.

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She is a PHIUS Certified Passive House Consultant and a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) specialist. Zary has received international recognition from the U.S. Department of Energy for her team’s first-place win in the 2022 Solar Decathlon competition, where they were awarded for their Net Zero energy retrofit design. She is also a member of the Canadian Home Builders' Association Net Zero Council, a leadership group working collaboratively to accelerate the voluntary adoption of Net Zero Homes across Canada.

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In addition to her Net Zero and Passive House training, Zary holds a BCIN from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as an independent designer, allowing her to provide plan reviews, design services, and permit submission services.