World Environment Day 2005 Events

Builder Magazine has identified Sarah Susanka and Andrés Duany among the top 50 most influential people in the home building industry today. Sarah and Andrés will take the stage together to present an inspiring view of the future of sustainable planning and architecture. This dynamic duo integrates the macro and the micro of sustainable planning and architecture; what Andrés brings to community design, Sarah champions for the home. Sarah Susanka, America's leading residential architect, cultural visionary, and author of The Not So Big House series is redefining the American home.

Andrés Duany, famed architect and planner, is noted for his people-oriented design of over 140 neighborhoods, towns and cities including the notable city of Seaside, Florida. Andrés coined the term “new urbanism,” and is the author of Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream. The presentation will be followed by a book signing in the lobby.

Date: Thursday, June 2nd, 2005
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: PG&E Auditorium, 77 Beale, San Francisco

Situated in one of San Francisco’s most stunning neighborhoods, the Pacific Heights Green Showhouse incorporates many healthy home products and technologies that offer safe, energy-efficient and comfortable living. Sarah Susanka, cultural visionary and author of The Not So Big House, transformed the house to create aesthetically pleasing and highly functional living areas. Take a 40-minute self-guided audio tour through the home, and take in a breathtaking view of the city.

This showhouse was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle Sunday, May 30th, 2005. Click here to view the full article!

Dates and Times
(Please note updated times):
Wednesday, June 1st: Open 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday, June 2nd: Open 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday, June 3rd: Open 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Details: You may start the 40-minute self-guided audio tour at any time during the open hours.
Location: 2734 Buchanan Street, San Francisco (between Vallejo & Broadway)

Hunter Lovins, noted environmental author and champion, employs principles of Natural Capitalism to leverage community-based sustainability in Afghanistan and other developing countries.

Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2005
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street, San Francisco

Learn why consumers are asking for green and how to profit from the green home building movement, by Marc Richmond of What's Working.
Date: Thursday, June 2nd, 2005
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street, San Francisco

Sick building or healthy workforce? Discover how urban planning, building design and material selection promote occupant health and productivity.

Date: Thursday, June 2nd, 2005
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street, San Francisco

Leading green building professionals showcase examples of high performance residential and commercial projects. Dynamic case studies with discussion to follow.

Date: Thursday, June 2nd, 2005
Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Pacific Energy Center, 851 Howard Street, San Francisco