Solar Homes Tour Oct 2nd, I volunteered at the Oakland Solar Homes Tour, stuffing envelopes, then sitting outside a woman's house and telling the passer-bys about her solar panels mounted to her roof. Rebates are constantly changing to make solar instalations more affordable, and if you are grid tied, there is no need for batter storage. Your meter simply moves backwards.

College of Environmental Design- U. Cal. Berkeley
A very prestigious Green architecture program, landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning programs. I talked with many students, saw some presentations, and spoke with professors within the landscape architecture department. Lots of resources in the area, and a very progressive hub no doubt. One trick. ..getting in. Brooke (williams '03) took some classes, then reapplied and was able to get into the program she wanted.



October 21-Green Materials Showcase in San Francisco. Hosted by Architects/Designers/Planners for Social Responsibility. A day of presentations, representatives talking about products, and learning about the possibilities in the Bay Area.

Snow Areials in San Francisco. Jonny Mosley hosted the event, they trucked in shaved ice from the fishing warfs, and created a ski jump in the middle of the street. A strange sight to see on the hot sunny day.