Appreciating nature and local environment
Here are some of California’s Building Codes which are sometimes ignored by designers and contractors:
This vital portion of the codes is rarely read or followed 
I own and read paper copies of the California codes 
Title 24 is one of two codes in CA 
Only a portion of designers read these codes
Bachelor’s of Science in Architectural Engineering from University of Colorado 1984. This education has been added to with continuing education and actual field experience installing plumbing, solar, radiant heating, and ductwork. In 1980-I specifically chose one America’s five colleges which offers training specifically for buildings. I patterned my college training based on the European tradition of making engineers work in the field while studying building engineering.
Wishing to expand my understanding of the building industry further-I worked as a landlord, building manager, and served on board of directors for condominium. I also took a realtor class.
Duplex Rental Unit, Colorado 
Building Manager, Oregon 
Architectural Committee member,Panarama Village, Hemet 
Board of Directors, Bear Valley Club Condomiums-Colorado 
Board of Directors, Panarama Village 
Panorama Village Aerial View
low energy bills 
Over 32 years of experience designing HVAC and Plumbing systems for all types of buildings. So far, over 3 million square feet of building designed-all types of commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial. Energy conservation is a passion (where budgets permit).
As an Author : I created a continuing education course in cost estimating, published columns and articles for a local AIA newsletter, a Geo-Thermal magazine, and engineering newsletter, and a study in Library Air Conditioning Requirements.
An article published in World Wide Geothermal Resource magazineer 
Newsletter for Architects 
Column for local AIA chapter newsletter 
presentation for local AIA chapter 
Column in local engineering society newsletter
As a Speaker: I presented a Geo-Thermal lecture at a local Green Building Conference and have hosted several in-house training sessions for engineers, architects, and contractors.
Volunteering:
As an unexpected benefit to volunteering for various natural disasters-I learned some things about what hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires do to buildings and how what is considered sustainable design in one climate does not necessarily carry over to another climate.
helped cleanup after hurricane in Florida 
Some parts of homes survived a wildfire better than others 
wildfire near my home in Santa Clarita 
wildfire 
helped the Red Cross set up evacuation shelter after Ridgecrest earthquake
Groups:
Membership and attendance in various building professional organizations has enriched me with fellowship, peer interaction, interesting lectures, and vendor presentations.
a leader in converting buildings to energy efficient for decades now
