A dedicated team with trusted experience since 1997
About Us
About EcoSpex
The construction and real estate industries are under increasing pressure to meet sustainability regulations, yet lack the digital infrastructure to track, verify, and report on low carbon, water, healthy materials and technologies for green and healthy buildings.
Our Purpose
The very purpose of EcoSpex existence is to accelerate the world’s transition to a low carbon future. To make the built environment better for all.
Sustainable Material & Technology Platform
EcoSpex is a global SaaS platform automating cconstruction materials, low carbon, water, cleantech, proptech, age friendly materials, and technologies for green and healthy building rating programs. It helps project teams find, compare, and specify for new construction and retrofit buildings.
Who's it For?
EcoSpex online platform helps Developers and Owners project teams (Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, Interior Designers and sustainability professionals) dramatically streamline the material, technology evaluation, reducing the sustainability and performance documentation process from hours to minutes.
Work Smarter
Access to a Trusted, Peer-Reviewed Green and Healthy Building Program Comparison Matrix
Access to a simplified side-by-side green building rating systems and attributes to compare with ease. Save time reviewing reference guides, meet design intent, project goals far more efficiently.
Work more efficiently to evaluate options faster.
A team with exceptional qualifications
We are a dedicated team with expertise in green buildings, building science, and research. We drive innovation through new processes, automation, IT, and tools that support global best practices.
EcoSpex supports manufactures and the broader AEC teams involved in sustainable construction projects. We are team that includes global experts in building science, architects, passive house subject matter experts, engineers and software developers. Backed by a network of technical specialists, we work with organizations to solve complex environmental, technical, and sustainability challenges. Our multidisciplinary approach provides tailored, evidence-based quality assurance for manufacturers and users, helping support more sustainable, data-driven decisions worldwide.
Julie Scarcella
Founder/CEO, EcoSpex
Purpose & Passions
Julie has been involved in the green building sector since 1997 with a speciality in product development.
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Deep knowledge in low carbon materials, healthy, dementia, age friendly technologies
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Builder of innovative, technical, trusted tools for construction professionals.
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Collaboration with industry and academic sectors
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Product development to support new processes and tools for the green and healthy building sectors
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Leveraging global best practices rooted in evidence base methodologies.
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The Ecospex Team
Julie Scacella
Founder & CEO
Over 25 years in green building innovation, compliance, and sustainability, with deep expertise in low-carbon materials and SaaS strategy.
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Interesting bits: Deep love for the ocean and lakes, nature, circuit, pilates and dogs.
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James Hickman
Developer
20+ years in software engineering for the built environment, specializing in scalable SaaS platforms and automation for LEED compliance.
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Interesting bits: Passionate about local native species, ecologically balanced aquariums, and a curious researcher.
Andrew Peel
Technical + QA Process
25 years expertise in low carbon buildings, and renewable energy. Certified Passive House Consultant and Trainer. MSC, BSc in Electrical Engineering.
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Interesting bits: Canoeing, renewable energy and building science., teaching, training, and mentoring in sustainability
Ann Jose Kannukadan
Business Analyst, Operations
Area of expertise includes project management, system and business analysis.
Information System BA, B.E. Computer Science
Interesting bits: Watercolor painting, cozy space decorating, camping escapes, and finding creativity in little moments.
Prem Kumar Solaisamy
Founder/Director- Sustainability & Green Building
International Partner
Area of expertise includes project management, system and business analysis.Information System BA, B.E. Computer Science
Interesting bits: Watercolor painting, cozy space decorating, camping escapes, and finding creativity in little moments.
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Brendan W. Smith
Strategy advisor in commercialization and GTM strategy. CMC, UBC Sauder School of Business Bachelor's degree, Global Supply Chain & Logistics Management. Strategy advisor in commercialization and GTM strategy.
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Mathew Sachs
McGill University B Eng, Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Technological Entrepreneurship. CSO and Co-Founder of Peak Power.
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Tim Stoate
Schulich School of Business - York University. Vice President,, Development - Efficiency Capital
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35+ years of experience in corporate finance, banking, investment syndication, real estate, construction financing, energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and innovative financing solutions.
Special Thanks
MaRS plays a crucial role in the ecosystem by accelerating the adoption of climate technologies, bridging the gap between innovation and commercial deployment. EcoSpex was accepted in the MaRs ecosystem in 2025. We are grateful for the incredible work that MaRS has provided to our company.
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