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Index
Design 1 Green Gurus 4 Constructio 6 n 12 Consultants & Specialties 23 Green Start4ups 24
Products
Paul Holland & Linda Yates Owners, Tah.Mah.Lah. Paul and Linda aimed to build the greenest custom home in its class, to demonstrate what is possible and inspire others to follow suit. They have created an outstanding home and cultural model. http://www.tahmahlah.com
Design
Robert C. Glazier, AIA Design Director, HKS Hill Glazier Studio Bob has more than 28 years of hospitality design experience, specializing in luxury destination resorts, mixed4use urban hotels, and custom homes. His work has achieved global recognition for its unique response to both local architectural traditions and natural site features. He has completed hundreds of projects throughout the U.S., Central America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East for some of the world’s leading hotel developers and operators, including Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Montage, Rosewood, St. Regis and more. Three of Bob’s projects have been awarded the Urban Land Institute Award of Excellence. hksinc.com Robert Glazier [email protected]
David DaPonte, LEED AP, BD+C Associate, HKS Hill Glazier Studio David Daponte has more than 14 years of experience in all phases of architecture. He has worked on a broad range of projects; his primary focus is hospitality design. David’s creative, innovative solutions respond to his client’s space needs and functional requirements, working closely with the project team and client throughout the design process and assisting with programming, space planning, specifications, design development, construction documents, installation, and construction administration. David is a key Studio sustainability advocate, advising on HKS projects pursuing LEED certification, and conducting workshops for colleagues preparing for the LEED NC examination. hksinc.com David DaPonte [email protected]
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Michael Booth Founding Principal, BAMO Michael Booth is a Founding Principal of the award4winning interior design firm BAMO. Sharing his time between luxury residential and hospitality commissions, Michael’s work has been featured in Architectural Digest, House & Garden, New York Times Sunday Magazine, Metropolitan Home, Western Interiors, and Elite Traveler. In 2011, BAMO was recognized as the Gold Key Designer of the Year. www.bamo.com Michael Booth [email protected]
Rhonda Lay Senior Designer, BAMO Rhonda Lay is a Senior Designer with BAMO. With a keen aesthetic eye and deep knowledge of furnishings, Rhonda’s commissions include residences in California and Hong Kong and as well as the luxurious Villa Feltrinelli in Italy and Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Town and Country, Interior Design, Hospitality Design, and Hip Hotels. www.bamo.com Rhonda Lay [email protected]
Dina Marinelli Senior Designer, BAMO Dina Marinelli, LEED AP, is a Senior Designer with BAMO. With over 12 years of industry experience and an ardent interest in sustainable design, Dina implements green design elements whenever feasible. Dina designed the interiors of The Willow School, the first LEED certified private school in the country. Recent BAMO projects include Mandarin Oriental San Francisco and Rosewood Sand Hill. www.bamo.com Dina Marinelli [email protected]
BAMO has garnered international acclaim by providing sophisticated interior design services for over 20 years. Commissions include private homes throughout California, New York, and Hong Kong, as well as 54star hotels including The Peninsula Chicago and the Villa Feltrinelli. BAMO’s work ranges from contemporary to traditional, but the threads that bind them all are quality, comfort and delight. www.bamo.com
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Design AVEnues LEED for Homes and green home design / construction consulting. annedminster.com Ann V. Edminster, Owner [email protected] Hal Bohner [email protected] Karen Chan [email protected] Mary Pat Dempsey [email protected] Pam Goode [email protected] Jenny Levinson [email protected] Erin Scholl [email protected] Camden Steele [email protected] Piper Kujac [email protected]
Integral Group is an interactive global network of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and energy engineers, specializing in the design of simple, elegant, cost4effective systems for high performance buildings. Collaborating under a single deep green engineering umbrella, with a staff of 250, located in ten offices across the United States, Canada, London, and Philippines, Integral Group design approach differs dramatically from traditional MEP engineering firms 4 they focus exclusively on highly energy efficient and sustainable design projects. An innovative leader in building system design, they were the first US MEP firm to achieve 7 LEED Platinum buildings, designed the first certified net zeroPenergy project, world's highest scoring LEED CI, and the highestPscoring LEED NC project in North America. Integral Group’s integrated approach to building systems design enhances opportunities that nature provides, working in harmony with a building’s environment to reduce its reliance on outside energy sources. www.integralgroup.com
J. David Maino, P.E., LEED AP Associate, Integral Group David’s knowledge of the LEED rating system and other rating systems, such as the Coalition for High Performance Schools (CHPS) and the Savings by Design program enhances his ability to deliver highly energy efficient electrical design through reduced lighting, equipment and receptacle loads. Dave graduated with Masters and Bachelors degrees in Architectural Engineering and, as a result, is well versed in coordination issues between the disciplines. This enhanced coordination has been exceedingly important when designing sustainable buildings and working with an integrated team. www.integralgroup.com David Maino [email protected]
Thomas Klope, ASLA Principal, Thomas Klope Associates, Inc. Established in 1994, located in Los Altos, Thomas Klope Associates, Inc. provides a full complement of professional landscape architectural services and are proud to be project landscape architect for Tah4Mah4Lah. www.klope.com Tom Klope [email protected]
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Green Gurus
Ann V. Edminster M.Arch. LEED AP Owner, Design AVEnues Ann V Edminster is a recognized national expert on green home design and construction. In 2009 Ann wrote an award4winning book about net4zero energy homes, Energy Free: Homes for a Small Planet. She is a principal author of the LEED for Homes Rating System and consults with builders, homeowners, developers, supply chain clients, design firms, utilities, investors, and public agencies. She also sits on the advisory boards of several private companies. annedminster.com Ann V. Edminster [email protected]
David Kaneda, P.E., AIA, LEED AP Principal, Integral Group Over the past two decades, David has designed high performance and resource efficient electrical systems, resulting in cutting4edge, sustainable projects attaining net zero energy, zero carbon emissions, and LEED Platinum certification. David serves as an advisor to a number of key organizations focused on sustainability issues including: the GSA National Register of Peer Professionals, California Building Standards Com4mission 4 Green Building Code, CPUC Zero Net Energy Ac4tion Plan, and DOE/ CEC PIER High Performance Building Façade Research Program. www.integralgroup.com David Kaneda [email protected]
Bruce King Founder, Ecological Building Network Bruce King is a registered engineer with 35 years of worldwide experience in structural engineering and construction. He is the founder of the Ecological Building Network, and the author of Buildings of Earth and Straw, Making Better Concrete, Design of Straw Bale Buildings, international earthen building standards, and dozens of papers and articles for conferences and journals. He speaks to professional groups and universities all over the world, and raises chickens and children. www.ecobuildnetwork.org Bruce King [email protected]
Bill Reed, AIA, LEED Principal, Integrative Design Collaborative; Regenesis An internationally recognized practitioner, lecturer, and author in sustainability and regeneration, Bill works to lift green building and community planning into full integration and evolution with living systems. He is an early passive solar architect and one of the founders of the LEED program; a leading authority on integrative systems design as well as whole and living systems thinking; a board member or advisor for a number of ecologically based companies; and consults on large4scale community planning and social development projects around the world. www.regenesisgroup.com Bill Reed [email protected]
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Peter Rumsey, P.E., FASHRAE Managing Director, West Coast; Integral Group Recognized as a leader in sustainable and resource4efficient building design, Peter has worked in the industry since the mid 1980’s, during which time he has been responsible for many key innovations, including pioneering the use of chilled beams (induction diffusers), efficient outside air systems that eliminate reheat, radiant cooling systems, low pressure drop systems in U.S. laboratories, and the use of guaranteed performance contracts for HVAC systems based solely on measured system data. In addition to design, Peter’s work focuses on making green engineering financially practical. www.integralgroup.com Peter Rumsey [email protected]
Peter Yost Director, Residential Services; BuildingGreen, Inc. Peter Yost has been building, researching, teaching, writing, and consulting on high performance homes for nearly 30 years. BuildingGreen, Inc. is one of the oldest and most widely recognized green building information companies in North America. www.buildinggreen.com Peter Yost [email protected]
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Construction
Michael Martuscello, GC Founder / Owner, MGM Construction Since 1980 MGM Construction has been specializing in high quality green home construction in the Bay Area, one project at a time. We are devoted to the use of sustainable, energy efficient and environmentally responsible building practices and to a fully integrated approach to residential home building. mgmconstructionsf.com Mike Martuscello [email protected] Dale Espenscheid [email protected] Greg Ouimette [email protected]
Jeff Adasiewicz, GC Owner, Evolution Construction Evolution Construction success is attributed to its devoted team of qualified experienced carpenters. We provide expertise in all phases of construction. Our primary focus is the Frame, the homes stability. We are dedicated to provide the highest level of craftsmanship and we remain consistent with timelines and budgets. It is the goal of Evolution construction to bring into every project a level of experience and trust, each project is built custom hand crafted. Visit us: www.EvolutionConstructioninc.com Jeff Adasiewicz [email protected]
Avila – Rice Excavation. Denny Avila [email protected]
Bay Area Pervious Concrete Bay Area Pervious Concrete is dedicated to providing superior solutions to your stormwater and hardscape projects. We are made up of a team of people who are passionate about pervious concrete, and all the benefits it can provide to both your project and the environment. Working with our clients and paying attention to details allow us to get the job done right the first time everytime. http://www.bayareaperviousconcrete.com David Liguori [email protected]
Artistic Garage Doors At Artistic Garage Doors, Inc. we furnish and install garage doors and openers. www.artisticgarage.com Ron and Marge [email protected]
Battle Mountain Excavation Excavation, grading, septic systems, backhoe, site development, footings, grading, asphalt maintenance. Daryl Jessen [email protected]
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Brower Mechanical, Inc. Heat, air, solar. Residential, commercial. www.browermechanical.com Jeff Brower [email protected] Dan Rallins [email protected]
Cañada Marble & Granite, Inc. Masonry – flatwork. www.facebook.com/pages/Cañada4Marble4Granite4Inc/174138623868 RJ Milano [email protected] Karen Causi [email protected]
Carrington Stone Masonry – flatwork. Jesse Carrington [email protected]
Steve Driggars Window / door installation. Steve Driggars [email protected] Jeremy Greenmyer [email protected]
Modern Landscaping Inc. Modern Landscaping specializes in outdoor living environments, seamlessly melding myriad materials, setting the tone for a garden’s transformation. We are proud to bring your vision to life. http://www.modlinc.com Mike Hertzer, CEO and President; [email protected]
Deven Gadula Owner; First, Last & Always Deven Gadula established First, Last & Always in 1990. The company specializes in the highest end hardwood flooring installation and finishing. We follow our clients all over the country and work in high moisture content areas, as well as dry climates. This constant challenge of new environments keeps on increasing our level of expertise. We are experts in antique floor reproductions as well as in contemporary European ways of finishing wood. About 25% of our current floor finishing is being done in hardwax oils. Tah.Mah.Lah project has given us more insight into the energy efficiency of floors than any other previous engagement. www.first4last4 always.com Deven R. Gadula [email protected]
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George Gonzalez, BFA CoPFounder & Master Stonemason, George Gonzalez Stonemasons Provided design and installation for architectural and landscape stone work at Tah.Mah.Lah. We are committed to the simplicity and beauty of "form and function" structural integrity. George Gonzalez Stonemasons is a talented team that has worked together for 25 years on private estates and public art. George Gonzalez [email protected]
Dan Greenberg Owner, Conceptual Metalworks Dan Greenberg is an expert metal worker with 20 years experience in producing a wide range of custom architectural projects. Dan collaborates with architects, designers, and contractors to take their projects from conception to competition. www.cmwstudio.com Dan Greenberg [email protected]
Ironstone Metal Works Metal fabrication. Rick Freschet [email protected] Adriane Damato [email protected]
Janal Heating & Air Conditioning Residential and light commercial heating, air conditioning, and sheet metal fabrication. www.janalheating.com Jesse Gregory [email protected] Jim Renteria [email protected]
Derek Kozacko President, Corish Electric Corish Electric is a San Francisco based electrical contractor with more than 20 years experience in commercial, industrial, and residential construction. President, Derek Kozacko, has an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from UCLA. He has more than 20 years experience in Electrical Engineering, Systems Design, Construction, and Manufacturing. Derek Kozacko [email protected] Martin Miller [email protected]
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Erik Mack Lead Designer, E.Mackulate Wood Designs Inc. We are a team who appreciates and understands all aspects of fine finish carpentry. In this industry today of ever changing concepts and challenges we believe in approaching all projects with respect and enthusiasm. The concept of building using new and re4used materials in fashions never thought of before excites us and motivates us to pursue this type of building. It is with great pride that E.Mackulate Wood Designs can say they were part of making a difference by contributing to Tah.Mah.Lah. Erik Mack [email protected]
MacLeod & Associates Civil Engineers. Dan MacLeod [email protected] Vergel Galura [email protected]
Marcan Enterprise, Inc. Deconstruction. www.marcanenterprise.com Dave Marcan [email protected]
David Moritz David Moritz owns and operates a small, specialized masonry firm in Bolinas, Calif. Doing business since 1978, David does fireplace remodeling, design work, and builds custom fireplaces, Tuscan pizza and bread ovens, and French barbecue ovens. David Moritz [email protected]
John Nahial Concrete cutters. 650.222.0252
Omnistone Masonry Inc. Masonry – flatwork. Franck Pecceu [email protected] Mario Levak [email protected]
Osborne Company Fire sprinkler system. www.osborneco4inc.com Bill Schwartz [email protected] Chris Gillespie [email protected]
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Don Ponzini OwnerPPresident, Ponzini Insulation, Inc. Ponzini Insulation, Inc. has proudly served the Central California Bay Area since 1987. Family owned and operated, we have filled the insulation needs of homeowners, builders and commercial property owners from King City to Hayward and every town in between. Ponzini Insulation, Inc. focuses on quality from installation practices to materials. We are pleased to say we use high grade materials from Johns Manville – long acknowledged as an industry leader in batt and blown insulation products. With 30% recycled content, JM and Ponzini Insulation, Inc. can provide confidence and peace of mind to builders and homeowners alike. ponzini4inc.com Don Ponzini [email protected]
Professional Painting, Inc. Painting / finishing. Tom Ellis [email protected]
Renaissance Waterproofing Stone care and waterproofing. www.rscwp.com George Barnes [email protected] Penny Barnes [email protected]
Jerry Sagouspe Window and door detailing. Jerry Sagouspe [email protected]
San Mateo Artistic Iron Works Structural steel. Louie Manzon [email protected]
Schicker Luxury Shower Doors, Inc. For 30 years, Schicker Shower Doors has been supplying high4end custom shower enclosures in the San Francisco Bay Area. We specialize in heavy glass enclosures that we install without wall channels or headers. Our distribution network includes select hardware and plumbing outlets, as well as major contractors and developers. We work closely with architects and designers to create unique enclosures to exacting specifications. schickershowerdoors.com Joe Matthews [email protected]
Charles Seha Landscape Design Charles Seha M.A. holds a degree in horticulture from the University of Minnesota and a Masters Degree in Landscape Design from The Conway School of Landscape Design. His professional experience includes many fine projects throughout the country. His award winning work has been published extensively and he was chosen from a field of international specialists to design and implement large scale stone placement at the Quaker Hill Native Plant Garden in New York. Charles is also an accomplished stonemason and consults on projects involving fine masonry and the challenging use of natural stone. charlesseha.com
Project Team Eric Lewis [email protected] Thaddeus Hust [email protected]
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Skaates Plumbing Founded by George Skaates over 25 years ago, Skaates Plumbing & Hydronics has expertise in the full range of plumbing and heating services. Our team includes skilled craftsman and project managers to ensure that your installation and services are completed on time, on budget and reliably. www.skaates.com George Skaates [email protected] Irving Jimenez [email protected]
Solid Concrete Concrete and foundations. www.solidconcreteservice.com Dan Meschi [email protected] Terry Gallagher [email protected]
TBC Plaster Artisans Recycled content plaster. tbcplaster.com/tbc Lisa Wieland [email protected]
Uponor Plumbing Systems Heating/Cooling, plumbing, fire safety systems. www.uponor4usa.com Chris Gillespie [email protected] Mike Rivers [email protected]
Wilkinson Drywall Owner Ron Wilkinson has been providing personalized professional drywall services since 1986. With over 30 years of experience in the field of drywalling, Ron has earned a reputation in the industry as being professional, prompt, and reliable—and his work as being of consistent quality and timeliness. http://www.wilkinsondrywall.com Ron Wilkinson [email protected]
The Wooden Leaf, Inc. Cabinetry. Jeff Anstrom [email protected]
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Consultants & Specialties
1185 1185 is a full service design and multimedia agency of 25 creative professionals with expertise in design, brand strategy and programming. Our clients range from startups to Fortune 500 companies in services, consumer, technology, institutions and biotech. Our culture is one of collaboration with multidisciplinary teams working with our clients to create a framework to build memorable brands. www.1185design.com Diana Witonsky [email protected]
Acro Energy We enable you to save money by harnessing the power of the sun, without worrying about your system. Acro Energy works with our customers to integrate solar energy into a home or business power system. We can deliver solar power for homes, office buildings, retail centers, sports and entertainment complexes, hospitals, hotels, industrial and educational facilities, and even swimming pools. acroenergy.com John Adams [email protected] Fred Rhodes [email protected]
Scott Arnaz Owner, Pacific Tree Moving Scott Arnaz, a second generation tree mover, is the owner of Pacific Tree Moving. The company specializes in the supply, installation, and on4site transplant of large specimen trees. Trees are dug by hand in order to minimize stress and/or injury to the tree and surrounding landscape. Next, bio4degradable burlap and twine are used to wrap the root ball which minimizes impact on the environment and enriches the soil with organic matter. Clientele consist of primarily high4end residential projects throughout the greater Bay Area. www.treemovingexperts.com Scott Arnaz [email protected]
Sharon Block CEO, Bright Green Strategies Sharon Block is the CEO of Bright Green Strategies, a firm specializing in comprehensive residential energy, sustainable design and green building certification. She has worked on green building projects that span from single family custom homes to 300 unit multi4family buildings. She has also worked on contracts with the California Energy Commission, provided training to CALBO and has worked closely with Build It Green, creators of the California based GreenPoint Rated System. brightgreenstrategies.com Sharon Block [email protected]
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AQUA LOGIC Transforming wastewater challenges into value opportunities effectiveness, easy customized implementation, affordability, and easy maintenance with no downtime. http://acqualogic.com Bryce Ensminger: [email protected]
Brian Kangas Foulk Engineers, surveyors, planners. www.bkf.com
Andrew Brownstone President / Owner, BioSphere Consulting, Inc. BioSphere Consulting, Inc. designs sustainable, environmentally friendly onsite wastewater and rainwater catchment systems for clients in Northern California. Our system designs solve common septic problems and help protect and preserve the planet’s natural resources. Andrew brings over 14 years of diverse experience working as a local consulting engineering geologist and wastewater system designer. His experience and knowledge of the principles of earth science provides a critical advantage in the design of systems, which ultimately rely on a site’s specific soil conditions to provide sufficient functionality. Andrew is an Accredited Professional with the American Rainwater Catchment System Association. www.biosphere4consulting.com Andrew Brownstone [email protected]
Nancy Clanton, PE, FIES, IALD, LC, LEED AP Founder, Clanton & Associates Nancy Clanton founded Clanton & Associates, a lighting design firm specializing in sustainable design in 1981. Her firm has had 11 of their projects named to the AIA Earth Day Top Ten List and obtained 13 Platinum, 7 Gold, and 9 Silver LEED Certifications. Nancy is a member of the National Academy of Science committee for the “Assessment of Solid State Lighting” and received the IESNA Presidential Award in 1990 and 2006. www.clantonassociates.com Nancy Clanton [email protected]
Todd Givler, PE, LEED APBD+C Designer, Clanton & Associates Todd Givler holds a BS of Architectural Engineering and an MS in Civil Engineering. In addition to design, he has developed lighting guidelines that promote energy efficiency and security for military facilities. Todd also taught daylighting design as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Colorado at Denver and worked at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. www.clantonassociates.com Todd Givler [email protected]
Robert Clarke Founder, Alpen Robert Clarke has worked for more than three decades at the forefront of worldwide
Project Team architectural4glass and window technology. His expertise extends to the impact of very high4 performance glass on energy economics, daylighting, radiant comfort, energy modeling, UV blockage and condensation resistance. He initiated the on4site remanufacture of all 6,514 windows of the Empire State Building. Robert holds Princeton engineering and Stanford business degrees. www.seriouswindows.com, www.alpenwindows.net Robert Clarke [email protected]
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Coast Ridge Ecology Coast Ridge Ecology provides clients with a variety of biological services including biological assessments, endangered species surveys, biological monitoring, wetland delineations, habitat management, restoration planning and environmental education. CRE was established in 2007 and is led by Patrick Kobernus, Principal and Senior Biologist, who has over 15 years experience providing biological consulting services in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. crecology.com Patrick Kobernus [email protected]
Copper Beech Webcam. Kevin Rumon [email protected]
Gordon van Zuiden Founder, cyberManor, Inc. Gordon van Zuiden, Founder of cyberManor, Inc. in 1999. cyberManor was one of the first custom integrators in the country to focus on integrated AV and IT solutions for the home. As a result, they became one of Control4’s first integrator partners in 2005 and won the Service Integrator Partner of the Year in 2011. Gordon van Zuiden currently serves on the executive committee board for the CEDIA trade association, a national association dedicated to serving the needs of custom electronics installers around the world. www.cybermanor.com Gordon Van Zuiden [email protected]
Jim Kohl Director of Operations, cyberManor Jim Kohl joined cyberManor in 2003 and is the lead project manager on all of cyberManor’s largest custom integration projects. He was the lead project manager on the Holland Yates Control4 integration project from 2008 to 2011. www.cybermanor.com Jim Kohl [email protected]
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Chris Rosiak Senior Installer, cyberManor Chris Rosiak joined cyberManor in 2006 and leads the installation team for cyberManor. Chris was instrumental in the installation of the wiring and component infrastructure at the Holland Yates residence. The quality of his workmanship can be seen in the AV rack in the closet to the left of the front door entrance (and in the AV rack photo in the Box.net website). www.cybermanor.com Chris Rosiak [email protected]
Tamara Nichols Office Manager, cyberManor Tamara joined cyberManor in 2006 and coordinated the activities of the cyberManor team. She was instrumental in scheduling the labor and material resources to complete the Holland Yates installation. www.cybermanor.com
Rick Kalm Lighting Control and Programming Expert, cyberManor Rick has been programming lighting control and Control4 solutions for cyberManor since 2004. He is the lead programmer on the Holland Yates project and responsible for integrating the control of the home lighting, AV, security, and whole house audio systems on the Apple iPads distributed throughout the home. Rick has also developed an integrated energy dashboard for the Holland Yates project. www.cybermanor.com Rick Kalm [email protected]
Davis Energy Group Since 1981, Davis Energy Group has built a reputation as a leading innovator of cooling and heating technology for residential, commercial, and institutional applications. Clients turn to us for practical solutions to building comfort and energy efficiency challenges. Our work encompasses efficient cooling, heating, and building systems, including system analysis, simulations and technology transfer. We often serve as both a bridge and a filter for emerging technologies, moving between the ideals of theory and the realities of application. With an expansive array of public and private sector clients and experience covering multiple disciplines, we offer the resources to handle a wide variety of projects. www.davisenergy.com Bill Dakin [email protected] Vern Crawford [email protected]
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Patrick Dougherty Willow sculptor Combining his carpentry skills with his love of nature, Patrick Dougherty began to learn about primitive techniques of building and to experiment with tree saplings as construction material. Beginning about 1980 with small works, fashioned in his backyard, he quickly moved from single pieces on conventional pedestals to monumental site4specific installations that require sticks by the truckload. To date he has built over two hundred such massive sculptures all over the world. His home base is his handmade house of log in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where he lives with his wife Linda and son Sam. www.stickwork.net Dorothy Juhlin Bank, Assistant [email protected] Andy Lynch, Assistant [email protected] Colby Claycomb [email protected] Dave Lovejoy [email protected] Romie Throckmorton [email protected]
Steve Easley Principal, S. C. Easley & Associates Steve Easley is an internationally recognized construction consultant specializing in solving building science related problems and educating building industry professionals and their trade partners. His work focuses on increasing quality of construction, sustainability and reducing costly mistakes that lead to construction defects and call backs. Services provided include job site quality analysis, design review, educational seminars, mediation and product consulting. www.buildingmedia.com/steve.html Steve Easley [email protected]
Enermodal Engineering Enermodal Engineering is Canada’s largest consulting firm exclusively dedicated to creating green buildings and communities. We provide innovative solutions to reduce the energy and water consumption and the environmental impact of building designs. Enermodal Engineering is a “one4stop shop” for the design and operation of sustainable buildings. http://www.enermodal.com Susan Reilly [email protected]
Fine Art Oil Paintings Faux paint. www.michaelstehr.com Michael Stehr [email protected]
H. T. Harvey & Associates Since 1970, H. T. Harvey & Associates has provided both public agencies and private companies with expert ecological consulting services. Our business mission is to furnish our clients with sound scientific information as the basis for making responsible decisions involving land use and resource management. www.harveyecology.com Dave Johnston, Senior Ecologist [email protected]
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Rewild Designs Restoring and creating natural habitats in your outdoor spaces. http://rewilddesigns.com Covey Potter; Restoration Ecologist [email protected]
Mark A. Heath Principal and Senior Biologist, Shelterbelt Builders Inc. Mark A. Heath is a recognized expert in native habitat restoration and invasive species management in Northern California. He is a principal and senior biologist at Shelterbelt Builders Inc in San Francisco where he designs and oversees habitat restoration projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to his professional work, he also volunteers his time as an active member for the CA Native Plant Society and the CA Invasive Plant Council. www.shelterbeltbuilders.com Mark Heath [email protected]
Lawrence B. Hebb Senior Vice President; Northern California Region, Northern Trust Larry Hebb, MBA, leads Northern Trust's banking practice in Northern California. He has structured and approved over $2 billion of residential and commercial mortgages, supporting the financing for some of the most environmentally progressive and architecturally significant homes and commercial structures in the western United States. www.northerntrust.com Larry Hebb [email protected]
Jason Grant Founding Principal, Jason Grant Consulting My consultancy draws on 20+ years of experience as a leader in the movement toward a sustainable forest products industry. Past and current clients include companies, green building professionals, trade associations and non4profits that are part of the movement. www.jasongrantconsulting.com Jason Grant [email protected]
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John Hermannsson Architect, Hermannsson Architects John Hermannsson is an architect, a member of the American Institute of Architects and president of The Architectural Machine, in Redwood City, California. He has practiced architecture in both the United States and Scandinavia and holds Bachelors degrees in both Architecture and Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Oregon. He was the first Solar Energy Specialist for the Oregon State Extension Service, and has been in independent practice as an architect and building energy consultant in California for thirteen years. John Hermannsson [email protected]
I.S.C. Group, Inc. I.S.C. Group, Inc. has been in existence as an irrigation consultant firm since 1972. The personnel at I.S.C. Group, Inc. devotes a significant amount of time attending industry conferences and seminars to educate ourselves and become exposed to new ideas to reflect improved designs. Additionally, we continually are in contact with contractors, maintenance personnel and distributors as well as irrigation equipment manufacturers to keep abreast of equipment development, performance and reliability.I.S.C. Group, Inc.'s irrigation designs reflect a conservative standpoint, utilizing equipment and techniques that are proven to be reliable and effective in the long term. www.isc4groupinc.com Ivy Munion [email protected]
John Lewis Founder, John Lewis Glass As a graduate student in architecture at Berkeley, Lewis was introduced to blown glass by Marvin Lipofsky. Lewis founded the first private hot glass studio in California and later received his MA in design in 1970. His early work in blown glass led to an interest in glass casting. With the help of an NEA grant, he built an experimental facility to explore the possibilities of cast glass. At his state4of4the4art casting studio in Oakland, CA, Lewis designs and produces cast glass sculpture, tables, vessels and site specific architectural projects. www.johnlewisglass.com Lynn Zboyovsky [email protected]
Hal Levin Building Ecologist Hal Levin is an internationally recognized expert on indoor air quality and sustainable design, with 35 years of experience, over 4,000 pages of published writing, a client list that includes governments, corporations and individuals on four continents, and formerly at UC Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley Lab, and UC Santa Cruz. Hal Levin [email protected]
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Andy Lynch Reclaimed furniture Andy Lynch is a New York City born cross4medium artist reinventing the line between eco4 design and fine art. He illustrates the inherent brilliance of reuse and sustainability by creating metaphors with the aesthetic beauty of raw and discarded materials. In his artistic process, he stresses design by laboring over simplicity and economy of resources. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/4 Yz5ovbGqy9I/T34QYXIXCXI/AAAAAAAABs4/aKozD9vEHbo/s1600/palotablebb.jpg http://artwelderandy.blogspot.com/2010/11/and4nine4months4later4we4have4coffee.html http://www.artwelderandy.com/
Jefferson Mack Blacksmith, Jefferson Mack Metal Jefferson Mack uses traditional blacksmithing techniques to produce beautiful, distinct pieces of functional art. Each piece is forged at temperatures in excess of 2000 degrees and hammered by hand. For the Tah Mah Lah project rather than use modern recycled steel with indeterminate carbon footprint, we sourced iron that had been smelted and formed one time only in 1883 for the structural support of an historic grain elevator in Superior, Wisconsin. Wherever we could, we left the original shape and finish of the metal: 130 years of patina and wear from millions of tons of grain passing through the bins. www.mackmetal.com Jefferson Mack [email protected]
Steve Marra Steve Marra, is a recognized videographer who has created videos for rock bands to presidential candidates to sports events. He is particularly attracted to projects that focus on green home design and construction. Steve Marra [email protected]
Murray Engineers, Inc. Murray Engineers, Inc. (MEI) is a comprehensive provider of geotechnical engineering, engineering geologic, geologic, laboratory and construction services. Based in Los Altos, our multi4disciplinary team has a proven record of providing superior professional services to a diverse range of public and private clients in the Bay Area. www.murrayengineers.com Andrew Murray [email protected] Mark F. Baumann [email protected]
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Natural Systems International For the past twenty years, Natural Systems International (NSI) has focused our firm development around water. The firm was founded with the mission of applying holistic ecological solutions to the problems that arise from the human uses of water. NSI works with integrated design teams to provide progressive options for water master planning, wastewater treatment and reuse, stormwater management, potable and non4potable water supply, and watershed restoration. www.natsys4inc.com Erin English [email protected] Jessica Ahlers [email protected] Michael Ogden [email protected] Robert Roy [email protected] Rowan Ogden [email protected]
Portola Valley Planning Comission The Planning Commission is responsible for addressing policy matters related to general land use and development in Town. www.portolavalley.net Carol Borck, Plan Checker [email protected] Gary Fitzer, Building Inspector [email protected] Leslie Lambert [email protected]
Regenerative Design Institute The Regenerative Design Institute (RDI) is a non4profit educational organization with the vision that all people can live in a mutually enhancing relationship with the earth. We envision a world in which people, inspired by nature, create and maintain healthy and abundant livelihoods that enhance fertility and biodiversity on the planet. We envision humans as a positive, healing presence on Earth, creating more abundance on the planet than would be possible without them. www.regenerativedesign.org Penny Livingston [email protected]
Restoration Consultants Restoration Consultants, Inc. (RestCon) was reorganized in 1996 to provide the insurance and restoration companies with indoor environmental and restoration consulting services. For 25 years prior to 1996 the corporation was a full service cleaning and restoration firm. RestCon saw the need for an experienced consulting firm that had a broad understanding of the restoration, remediation and environmental disciplines. www.restcon.com John Banta [email protected] James Holland [email protected]
Blake Ridgeway FSC Sales Channel Lumber has the largest standing inventory of Forest Stewardship Council certified wood products in the western U.S. In addition to the MR47 credit in LEED many of our products are eligible for MR45.1(.2) Credit. Our inventory allows us to supply most of the Bay Area Lumber Yards as well as Central and Southern California retailers with FSC Certified products. www.channellumber.com Blake Ridgway [email protected]
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Silvercreek Development Company Founded in 1982 by Timothy McDonough, Silvercreek Development Company builds luxury swimming pools, spas and water features for our clients in the Bay Area. Tim brings more than 45 years of experience and leadership in the swimming pool industry that he has leveraged to build Silvercreek into one of the premiere contractors in the Bay Area. www.silvercreekpools.com Ian McDonough [email protected] Timothy McDonough [email protected]
Specifications West Specifications. Richard M. Sinner [email protected]
Jan D. Stensland, M.S., IIDA Founding Principal, Inside Matters Jan Stensland has over 25 years experience in design and green building, specializing in healthy building materials research and education and sustainable policy implementation. Based in Berkeley, California, she is a LEED Accredited Professional, a former LEED Faculty, and lectures at universities and conferences internationally. Jan also sits on numerous advisory boards. www.insidematters.com Jan Stensland [email protected]
Sun Light and Power Co. Since 1976, Sun Light & Power has created innovative solar solutions for commercial and residential projects with both solar electric (PV) and Solar Thermal (hot water and pool heating) applications. With one of the industry’s best engineering departments, even the most complex projects are completed on time and on budget. sunlightandpower.com Gary Gerber, President [email protected] John O’Connor [email protected] Blake Gleason [email protected]
Total Habitat Natural swimming pools and ponds. Custom habitats design and fabrication. www.totalhabitat.com Mick Hilleary, President [email protected]
TRA Environmental Sciences TRA Environmental Sciences (TRA) was founded in 1972 in response to emerging state and federal environmental legislation. We are a full4service environmental consulting firm specializing in environmental impact analysis under CEQA and NEPA; habitat conservation planning and implementation; biological assessment; permitting for endangered species and regulated wetlands; ecological restoration; and mitigation monitoring. Our office in Menlo Park on the San Francisco Peninsula serves clients throughout Northern and Central California. traenviro.com Taylor Peterson [email protected]
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Aaron Gabbe Senior Biologist, TRA Environmental Sciences Aaron Gabbe, Ph.D. is a senior biologist at TRA Environmental Sciences in Menlo Park, specializing in conservation biology and avian ecology. Established in 1972, TRA specializes in environmental impact analysis and conservation planning. TRA also conducts specialty analyses such as endangered species habitat conservation plans, constraints analyses, biological assessments, peer review of other environmental reports, mitigation monitoring, habitat restoration plans, and noise studies. traenviro.com Aaron Gabbe [email protected]
Bill Weber GC Regional Manager & VP, Anderson Group International Bill Weber is one of only of a few hundred people to earn the Certified Restorer designation from the Restoration Industry Association. He is also a Board Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor through the American Council for Accredited Certification and earned his Green Risk Professional from the Vale Training Center. He possesses extensive knowledge in assessing and repairing construction defect, smoke, fire and water damage. He was recently on the revision committees for the IICRC S500 and S520. www.goagi.com Bill Weber [email protected]
Julie Wellik Marketing Communications Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Julie’s consultancy offers strategic counsel, public and media relations, advertising, marketing communications, brand strategy development, project management and writing services. Julie Wellik [email protected]
Michael P. Young Founder, Urban Tree Management Michael P. Young is a California Native. His understanding of the California environment is both academic and innate. He founded Urban Tree Management in 1995, three years after graduating with honors with a Bachelor of Science and concentration in Environmental Policy, Law and Ecology from U.C. Berkeley. He is a certified arborist and a state licensed contractor with more than 26 years experience managing the San Francisco Bay Area’s unique landscapes. Mr. Young is a leading expert in Bay Area tree management and has advised the public on tree evaluation and tree failure during storms. He is frequently consulted by the media and as an expert in court trials. He currently serves on the Horticulture Advisory Board of the Horticulture Department of Foothill College in Los Altos. He has been teaching for more than 14 years on topics that include preserving native oaks, landscape design, pruning, horticultural practices, and small business management. Mr. Young is a lead volunteer for CANOPY Trees of Palo Alto.
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Green Startups
CalStar Products CalStar Products has reinvented masonry to make it more sustainable and more affordable. Our masonry products represent a significant improvement in environmental performance over fired clay and concrete products including 40% recycled content, 85% smaller carbon footprint and up to 85% less embodied energy. www.calstarproducts.com Julie Rapoport [email protected]
Control4 Home automation and smart home control. www.control4.com
Serious Materials EcoRock, QuietRock, Serious Windows. seriousmaterials.com Ian Sullivan [email protected] Gary Carmichael [email protected] Robert Clarke [email protected]
Silver Spring Networks Silver Spring Networks delivers technology to empower the modernization of the power grid. We deliver the networking platform, software and services that create smarter energy networks that perform brilliantly at scale, reliably, securely and efficiently. The energy network connects homes and businesses with their energy provider, the local utility, and enables us all to better manage energy and integrate renewable sources of energy. It provides a real4time view of the grid, enabling utilities to increase reliability and security and empowering consumers to see and manage their energy use. www.silverspringnet.com
With over 20,000 customers, Sunrun is the nation’s leading home solar company. Sunrun owns the solar panels at Tah.Mah.Lah and we simply purchase the electricity they produce each month. Sunrun also monitors and maintains the solar system to make sure it’s working properly. www.sunrunhome.com Grayson Morris [email protected]
Tigo Energy Tigo Energy designs the #1 PV solar optimizer utilizing patented impedance matching technology to allow more modules on any roof, uneven string lengths and different orientations. Installers and system owners achieve the highest ROI by increasing energy production and maximum system up4time for new systems and retrofits. Headquartered in the Silicon Valley, Tigo Energy is an innovative force partnering with module, inverter and combiner box manufacturers to embed these technologies and monitor arcing, fire and safety hazards. www.tigoenergy.com
Xicato Xicato is a recognized leader in creating LED modules that provide superior aesthetics, economics and durability. Xicato aspires to be the trusted partner of the global lighting design
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Products
Abbaka abbaka.com
AbLbA Alarm Services www.wirelesssecurity.com
AquaLogic http://acqualogic.com
Arborica www.arborica.com
Bay Area Pervious Concrete www.bayareaperviousconcrete.com
Delta Bluegrass Co. www.deltabluegrass.com
Channel Lumber www.channellumber.com
Fashion Drapery, Inc. fashiondrapery.com
Sue Fisher King
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Folger & Burt Architectural Hardware, Inc. www.folgerandburt.com
Follansbee Steel www.follansbeesteel.com
Moore Newton Quality Hardwoods www.moorenewton.com
Restoration Timber www.restorationtimber.com
Roeder Windows & Doors www.roeder4wd.com
Sun Valley Bronze www.sunvalleybronze.com
Sustainable Wine Cellars, LLC eco4wineracks.com
The Willow Farm thewillowfarm.com
Young's Sheet Metal John Bonar [email protected]