Meet The Team
At BZC, our team—spanning Sustainable Design Architects, Green Building Engineers, ESG Experts, and Analysts—brings unmatched passion and expertise to deliver holistic, results-driven sustainability solutions.
Jiyan Pattharwala
Founder & CEO | Principal Sustainability & Decarbonization Strategist
Surat, India • Vancouver, Canada
An architect by training and a systems thinker by practice, Jiyan leads BZC’s work across high-performance buildings, net-zero strategy, ESG integration and regenerative development.
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With over eight years of experience, he has delivered some of India’s most technically advanced climate-aligned projects, including the highest-rated IGBC Platinum certified office and residence, Gujarat’s first Net Zero Energy industrial facility and India’s first certified Green Special Economic Zone.
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He holds a Master of Engineering Leadership in High-Performance Buildings from the University of British Columbia, is a recipient of the Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship and is internationally accredited as a LEED AP, WELL AP, IGBC AP, SEA and IFC EDGE Expert, Auditor and Faculty.
His expertise spans energy modelling, life-cycle assessment, carbon analytics, passive design and integrated design leadership. Beyond professional practice, he serves as Director of Sustainability and Community Engagement at Surat Van Foundation, leading science-based urban climate initiatives and contributing to civic and educational efforts.