About Us
reThinking the Way Buildings Perform—and the Way Teams Work
We blend cutting-edge technology with human-centric strategies to deliver sustainable, cost-effective solutions.
Mission
To make carbon-conscious, cost-effective building decisions accessible and actionable for clients with complex needs.
Vision
To decarbonize the building sector as the go-to trusted partner for energy-efficient, low-carbon building solutions across Canada and beyond—where human insight and technical innovation come together to build better.
Meet the reLoad Team
At reLoad, we foster a culture of excellence through collaboration and sustainability. Our dedicated team is committed to transforming the engineering landscape with innovative solutions.
Martina Soderlund
Founding Principal + Building Performance Engineer P.Eng., BEMP, LEED AP®
Martina is the Founding Principal of reLoad Sustainable Design Inc., where she leads a team of experts in shaping the future of low-carbon building in Canada and beyond. With more than 19 years of experience, she specializes in energy and carbon modelling, net zero design, and building performance strategy. Known for simplifying complex codes and performance data into clear, actionable insights, Martina helps clients make confident, cost-effective sustainability decisions. Her collaborative, big-picture approach ensures projects meet today’s standards while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.
Ruffy Ruan
Project Manager + Building Performance Analyst P.Eng., CPHC
Ruffy is a Senior Engineer at reLoad, with nearly two decades of experience delivering high-performance buildings across Canada and the UK. A Certified Passive House Designer and Professional Engineer, she combines global expertise with local insight to create buildings that are efficient, resilient, and people focused. Ruffy specializes in carbon reduction, electrification, and integrated mechanical design, with project experience spanning schools, social housing, and cultural facilities. As an instructor with Passive House Canada, she also mentors the next generation of sustainable design leaders.
Hugh Nolan
Building Energy + Carbon Analyst
Hugh is reLoad’s Embodied Carbon Specialist, integrating operational emissions, embodied carbon, and cost analysis into cohesive whole-building strategies. With a background in both architecture and engineering, he works at the intersection of design and analytics to bring clarity to complex decisions—balancing material choices, energy efficiency, and lifecycle carbon performance. Hugh also leads reLoad’s BIM-to-BEM integration, bridging digital design and performance modelling to inform early-stage decisions and support long-term building performance.
Vincent Lo
Building Performance Analyst Dip.T
Vincent is a Building Energy Analyst who has been a trusted member of the reLoad team since 2018. With a background in mechanical systems design and energy modelling, he brings deep expertise to large-scale residential, institutional, and industrial projects. Vincent is highly skilled in applying the BC Energy Step Code, LEED, and national energy standards to ensure compliance and optimize performance. Known for his clear, solution-oriented approach, he helps clients cut energy use and costs through practical, data-driven strategies that deliver results.
Sam Ellis
Project Coordinator + Climate Resilience Practitioner
Sam is a Climate Resiliency Strategist and Project Coordinator at reLoad. She helps cities, developers, and design teams plan for climate risks with confidence, specializing in hazard risk assessment, adaptation strategies, and sustainable urban development. Sam has supported workshops for the City of Vancouver’s Resilient Buildings Worksheet and is completing a Certificate in Transformative Climate Action at the University of Victoria. She is passionate about making resilience practical and actionable—helping clients integrate climate-smart strategies into projects from the ground up.
Compliance, Clarity, and Confidence from Day One.
We don’t just drop reports, we embed into your project.
From early modeling to final certification, we bring design clarity, performance insights, and collaborative strategy that moves your team forward.
We help architects, engineers, developers, and public sector leaders:
Make confident, low-carbon decisions
Navigate compliance with clarity
Reduce rework, risk, and costs
Align big-picture goals with day-to-day details
We Practice Fika
The Swedish tradition of pausing to connect, reset, and keep teams human.
Fika is more than coffee and a cinnamon bun. It’s how we build trust, open up space for fresh thinking, and keep high-performing projects grounded in real, human collaboration.
Because when teams take time to listen, buildings perform better.
Let's Talk Strategy
Let’s discuss how we can elevate your project through innovative engineering solutions and collaboration.
Accreditations And Affiliations
EGBC® and the related logo are trademarks owned by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the province of BC and are used here with permission.
CAGBC® and the related logo are trademarks owned or licensed by the Canada Green Building Council and are used here with permission.
USGBC® and the related logo are trademarks owned by the U.S. Green Building Council® and are used with permission.