CREDENTIALS


Since 1980, Mr. Williams and/or his work has appeared nationally
     on the DISCOVERY Health TV Channel (January 2001), and
     local TV Channels 2 (KPRC-TV), 8 (KUHT-TV), 11 (KHOU-TV),
     and 13 (KTRK-TV).
Numerous guest appearances on local Talk Radio stations include
     KTRH, KPFT, KSEV, and KPRC.
Some magazines and printed media known to have featured
     articles on his work include: AUSTIN HOUSE & HOME
     (cover article July 2000), TEXAS Houston Chronicle Magazine
     (cover article March 8, 1992), SOLAR AGE Magazine,
     HOUSTON HOME & GARDEN (numerous articles), The
     HOUSTON POST (numerous articles), MUSE AIR MONTHLY,
     SPECTRA, TEXAS ARCHITECT, and HOUSTON HOUSE
     AND HOME
(several articles).
Major publications that have sought his views and commentary
     include the WALL STREET JOURNAL.



Austin Green Building Program Five Star Award 2002
     The Veda House was awarded
     Austin Green Builder Program's highest award.
     It recieved among the highest point totals ever
     in the 14 years of the program.


Houston Audubon Society
     Hershey Conservation Award 1993 for Environment
      Associates' exemplary long-term commitment and
     dedicated action to conservation goals.


Houston Lighting and Power/Houston AIA
     Energy Conservation Design Competition
     Residential Category 1980


Who's Who in the South & Southwest
     1980-81

American Institute of Architects
     School Medal for General Excellence in Architecture
     1971


American Institute of Architects Houston Chapter
     Featured Firm, March 1982

Southern Solar Energy Center
     Architect for Houston's Passive Solar Demonstration
     Home 1979


Services Cooperative Association
     1984 Professionalism Award

American Institute of Architects
     Certificate of Merit 1971

Featherlite Competition
     Design Excellence Award 1970

American Institute of Architects
     Scholastic Award 1971



Sick Homes - Sick People
     Houston Renovator,
July 1996

Greening Up Your Home
     Houston Renovator,
January 1996

The Sick Home: Problems, Cures and Prevention
     Uptown Express,
June 1991

Energy Conservation Itemized for You
     Houston Home Improvement Guide,
1981

Solar Energy: Basic Facts for Houston and Gulf Coast
     Climates
(Passive Design and Ventilation Sections)
     Houston Solar Energy Society 1981, Principal Author


Energy and Comfort: Your Home and Environment
     Houston Homeowner's Guide,
1979

Passive Design Handbook for Texas
     Texas Solar Energy Society/Governor's Office of Energy
     Resources 1979, Contributor



Governor's Energy Advisory Council 1976-1977
Texas Energy Advisory Council 1977-1979
Texas Energy Development Fund 1978
KTRH Radio Jim Brown's Home Handyman Newsletter



For the purpose of advancing the education and skills of
architects, builders, engineers, homeowners and other
interested parties, Mr. Williams has been a principal
speaker for architectural seminars dating from 1976.
Sponsors of these seminars include:

NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston
Houston Lighting & Power Company
The Energy Institute (University of Houston)
Texas Solar Energy Society
National Association of Homebuilders
American Institute of Architects, Houston Chapter
Solar Energy Lab (University of Houston)
Southern Solar Energy Center
Texas Energy and National Resources Advisory Council
The Woodlands
TX-Pirg at Rice University
Houston Solar Energy Society
U.S. Department of Energy
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating and
     Refrigeration Engineers, Houston Chapter)

In addition, Mr. Williams has been a guest lecturer/speaker
at many diverse business and civic organization meetings
including:

Exchange Club of Houston
Humble Area Chamber of Commerce
Fort Bend Builders Association
Houston Home Improvement Council
American Institute of Architects, East Texas Chapter
Humble Rotary Club
Optimist Clubs (several)
American Association of University Women
American Institue of Architects - Houston Chapter
Bellaire Lions Club
Desk & Derrick Clubs
Producers Council
Citizens Environmental Coalition
Westbury Civic Club
Rotary Club Memorial/Spring Branch
Americans for Energy Independence
Sierra Club, Houston




Registered Architect State of Texas #4977 since 1973
American Institute of Architects
Texas Society of Architects
Houston Chapter, American Institute of Architects
     Residential Architecture Committee
     Environmental Committee
     Speakers Committee 1980-1982
     Energy Committee Chairman 1978-1980



Sustainable Building Coalition
    member

City of Austin Green Builder Program
    associate member

Texans for Urban Sustainability
     a regional organization for organic
     technology and sustainability
     practicing member, board member 1992, secretary 1993

Citizens Environmental Coalition
     board member 1993

Sustainable Development Business Network
     a founder and board member 1986-1988

Association for Better Living Environments
     a founder and board member 1986-1988

Houston Solar Energy Society
     a founder and board member 1976-1986,
     president 1984


Houston Solar Energy Society
     a founder and board member 1976-1986, president 1984

Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association
     a founder and member 1981-1985

American Solar Energy Society
     1975-1981

International Solar Energy Society
     1975-1981

International Expert Group on Low Energy Heating,
     Cooling and Dehumidification
   1980

Texas Solar Energy Society
     founding member 1976-present

City of Houston Appropriate Technology Group
     member 1976

Houston Construction Industry Council
     1975-1976

Houston Construction Industry Council
     Solar CodeCommittee
  1975-1976

Co-op America's "Green Pages"
     Honor roll of companies providing
     innovative solutions to today's social
     & environmental problems.
     member since 1977



Permaculture Design Graduate 1992
University of Houston Bachelor of Architecture 1971
Ongoing Research  passive solar technology,
     energy conservation, environmental impact
     of buildings, human health issues as related
     to architecture

     












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