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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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