He will offer an overview of the development of wind power and discuss obstacles to wind energy's widespread acceptance. She will also discuss remediation strategies in the context of non-risk concerns such as cost, technological feasibility, and social equity. Lynn Simon of Simon and Associates will describe how environmentally responsible design can add value to commercial property, improve the competitive standing of design firms, promote good public relations, and benefit local communities and the environment. Next Generation Automotive Technologies Dan Sperling, director of the U.C. Davis Institute of Transportation Studies, will describe the next generation of automotive technologies, some already available, others about to be, including electric vehicles, gas-electric hybrids, and fuel cells. These cars are better for the environment, better suited to car designs of the future, preferred by consumers, and likely to be economically competitive in the near future.
Revolutionary changes are certain.
Paul Batlan, Project Manager for Baker Beach, and Carrie Strahan, Historical Architect for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, will describe this effort. Dennis Bottum Building Green Libraries and Schools in Los Angeles Architect Dennis Bottum will present designs for two City of Los Angeles library buildings that qualify for U.S. Green Building Council LEED Certification. He will also show two schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District that are models of sustainable design. Dennis is the Sustainable Projects Manager for Fields Devereaux, an architecture firm in Los Angeles.