With a background in building science, Jack Zhou has worked in low-rise residential construction since 2004. Early in his career, Jack worked as a framer, insulator, drywaller, installed Hi-Velocity duct work, and performed energy simulation using HOT2000 and HOT2XP. He later earned the HRAI Residential Air System Design Technician (RASDT) Designation and Residential Hydronics Design Technician (RHDT) Designation, and started designing HVAC systems and performing energy audits for existing homes. He came together with Al Schmidt to create A&J Energy Consultants in 2009.

Jack specializes in using energy modelling to create practical solutions for builders to address energy efficiency requirements, both provincially and nationally.  As he believes that ongoing education is key to excellence, Jack has obtained five professional accreditations to date and continues to study to bring the most current information to his clients. In addition to his consulting work, Jack teaches energy efficient housing techniques through both private and public sector organizations, colleges and universities in Ontario, British Columbia, the Republic of China, and South Korea. He also works as a Technical Committee member for Ontario Home Builder’s Association (OHBA), EnerQuality Corp, and Natural Resources Canada ENERGY STAR® for New Homes Standard.

Within A&J, Jack oversees the technical aspects of the business and is in charge of training and certification, as well as sharing business development responsibilities with Al.