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EcoMENA, 2025

Sin agua, la tierra no vale nada Without water, the land has no value" Arid and semi-arid lan... more Sin agua, la tierra no vale nada
Without water, the land has no value"
Arid and semi-arid lands develop when climatic conditions create water limitations and the water lost through evaporation exceeds the water gained from precipitation. Severe water limitations and climatic extremes make these arid and semi-arid regions very dependent on careful and conservative water management. Traditional practices that use only gravity to distribute water in these environments have been used for thousands of years, but have been little studied and are under-appreciated. These gravity-based canal systems are known as acequia (Spanish) and secondary and lateral ditches are called laterales, linderos, sangrias, or venitas. The head gates that divide and control water flow are called compuertas. The workers who build and maintain these systems are known as acequieros. Acequias are called séquia (Catalan), acéquia (Portugese) and saia (Sicilian). The common name acequia is from the Arabic as-saqiya, meaning water conduit.

EcoMENA, 2025

Sin agua, la tierra no vale nada "Without water, the land has no value" Arid and semi-arid lands ... more Sin agua, la tierra no vale nada "Without water, the land has no value" Arid and semi-arid lands develop when climatic conditions create water limitations and the water lost through evaporation exceeds the water gained from precipitation. Severe water limitations and climatic extremes make these arid and semi-arid regions very dependent on careful and conservative water management. Traditional practices that use only gravity to distribute water in these environments have been used for thousands of years, but have been little studied and are under-appreciated. These gravity-based canal systems are known as acequia (Spanish) and secondary and lateral ditches are called laterales, linderos, sangrias, or venitas. The head gates that divide and control water flow are called compuertas. The workers who build and maintain these systems are known as acequieros. Acequias are called séquia (Catalan), acéquia (Portugese) and saia (Sicilian). The common name acequia is from the Arabic as-saqiya, meaning water conduit. Adapted from the Yemeni-Sabean language, predating the Arab arrival. In Yemen these irrigation systems are now called ma'aayeen. In Oman they are falaj, in Arabic literally 'to divide.' For thousands of years acequias have relied on the force of gravity for the collection, conduction, distribution, recollection, and discharge of water in farming systems. This sophisticated community-based irrigation was brought to Spain by farm families arriving from the Arabian Peninsula (Yemen, Oman, Syria and Egypt).1 The antecedents also included the irrigation practices used in other arid regions of the Roman Empire.2 The acequias were adopted and refined in southern Spain, particularly Andalusia, Castilla, and Valencia during the Moorish occupation3 and brought to the Americas in the 1500s. The key factors are gravity flow and community management. Many acequias are still in use around the world including the United States (particularly in Colorado,

LOEX Conference Handouts, 2007

I was fortunate to receive advanced data base training from the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau ... more I was fortunate to receive advanced data base training from the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau (CAB) and worked with several excellent librarians at UC Riverside, including Steve Mitchell in the BioAg library. Steve and I did a book on Sustainable Agriculture for California together and I spent so much time in the library many people assumed I worked there. This training and experience highlighted the value of data bases and the importance of training students to use them more effectively. I have used the following assignment in most classes for the last ten years, modified to suit the topic and the changes in technology. It has become increasingly important as students fall prey to the Google/Yahoo search strategy. This often leads to very weak sources of information. The power of the data bases now available to students for free is astonishing and I try to impress upon them the importance of becoming an effective researcher. This is new for most students we get (both domestic and international), because they have not been taught good research habits, critical thinking, and effective research paper writing. The good news is they are as smart as ever and pick this up pretty quickly. Most manage to bring research papers up from an average of 60/100 at the first draft to high 80s or even 90s by the third or fourth draft. This paper includes a typical research assignment and the paper grading criteria for the research paper.

Society for Building Science Educators News, 2005

A solar workshop can engage students by building and testing model homes. This helps students und... more A solar workshop can engage students by building and testing model homes. This helps students understand the foundations and principles of passive solar architecture and sustainable building. Test data collected by students can provide clear lessons on the options that provide improved comfort, more healthful conditions and increase productivity while improving management of energy and materials. The goal of this workshop is to help students develop a better understanding of the practice of passive solar architecture and testing design options using data loggers and statistics.

Resource, 2005

Improving seismic safety is challenging. Building components are often tested in a very artificia... more Improving seismic safety is challenging. Building components are often tested in a very artificial environment instead of the chaotic multi-directional movement experienced in a real earthquake. These simplified tests are very expensive, running into the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. The recently completed test facility at the University of California, San Diego cost $10 million dollars. Testing on this innovative facility will be very expensive, but will provide new insight and understanding. This cost is far out of reach of universities and engineering test labs in most countries where seismic risks are high or extremely high. New methods for low cost testing of earthquake proofing for non-scalable materials such as adobe, straw clay, straw bales, and stone are also urgently needed. Improved testing for infrastructure is also needed. The mobile test sysem described here may offer an alternative at low cost.

Solar Today, 2004

True cost accounting is needed to understand the true value proposition. Developing true cost acc... more True cost accounting is needed to understand the true value proposition. Developing true cost accounting is essential. Growing interest and work in this field is inspiring and will make a difference. Even rudimentary calculations of the external costs and benefits will help lead to change. Transactions between consumers, companies, organizations and communities will be more sustainable and lead to a more positive future. This is particularly important for energy. Many side effects, like nitrogen pollution, are very serious problems -- currently rarely counted. Climate change is noted but rarely fully costed.

Agricultural Water Management, 2001

Efficient traditional methods of irrigation that could be of great use on small and medium sized... more Efficient traditional methods of irrigation that could be of great use on small and medium sized farms and gardens were not well studied or publicized until recently. The olla (buried clay pot or pitcher) method of irrigation is one of the most efficient systems known and is ideal for gardeners and small farmers and can be used in a patio container. I first learned about it in a Chinese agricultural text from 2000 years ago. Olla irrigation uses a buried, unglazed clay pot filled with water to provide controlled irrigation to plants as the water seeps out through the clay wall at a rate that is influenced by the plant's water use. Remarkable reduction in water use (90%) has been achieved with concurrent yield increases.

EcoComp 2001 International Conference, 2001

Human history is often marked by the materials and technology that reflect human capability and u... more Human history is often marked by the materials and technology that reflect human capability and understanding. Many time scales begin with the Stone Age, which led to the Bronze, Iron, Steel, and Plastic ages as innovations and improvements in refining, smelting, manufacturing and science made these materials available at reasonable prices. In the 1980's the Composite Age began, represented at its extremes by the Stealth bomber and the sun powered Solar Challenger. A composite material combines two or more materials that work together to improve overall performance of the material. Innovative developments and market forces now herald the beginning of the Ecocomposite Age using biological fibers and natural or synthetic matrix materials (Bainbridge, 2001). Ecocomposites can be very strong and selections can be made for ultimate strength, elastic modulus, fracture resistance or impact resistance. Ecocomposites are also more environmentally friendly and less hazardous to human health. The ideal ecocomposite material will be made of all natural materials that are non-toxic and biodegradable and renewable. The term ecocomposite is also used for materials that are made of natural materials and recycled materials, or made entirely of recycled materials.

Environmental Management, 1999

Large areas of the southern California desert ecosystem have been negatively affected by off-high... more Large areas of the southern California desert ecosystem have been negatively affected by off-highway vehicle use, overgrazing by domestic livestock, agriculture, urbanization, construction of roads and utility corridors, air pollution, military training exercises, and other activities. Secondary contributions to degradation include the proliferation of exotic plant species and a higher frequency of an

Passive solar design was first clearly understood by the Greek and Roman architects. Facing very ... more Passive solar design was first clearly understood by the Greek and Roman architects. Facing very high costs for imported charcoal they developed innovative building designs that utilized the sun for heating and microclimate resources for cooling. The importance of the sun led to the development of the first solar cities and solar rights. Passive solar design was also included in many other traditional buildings systems, from China to India, the tropics to northern climes. But these lessons were forgotten in the dark Ages and more recently, the fossil fool age.

The energy crises of 1973 and 1979 triggered Federal and private investment in solar design, including passive solar systems. Up to this point the elements of passive solar architecture had emerged as orientation, south facing windows, solar control to limit overheating in summer, and ventilation. Using these alone it was possible to reduce building energy use dramatically but more could be done if this was seen as a systems problem where cooling was equally important.

Passive solar design strategies can improve the comfort and performance of buildings in any climate. In many areas these buildings can be built a cost equal to conventional buildings. Passive solar design can provide comfort and security from the low deserts of Arizona and California to the icy winters of Alaska. These buildings save money for owners and improve security, and also reduce peak power demand. The energy and financial savings over the lifetime of these naturally heated and cooled buildings can help improve the outlook for California and for the world by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing security in an ever more vulnerable world

Winds of Change, 1980

The development of solar oriented apartments supported the new City of Davis Building Codes. Ener... more The development of solar oriented apartments supported the new City of Davis Building Codes. Energy costs for heating and cooling were estimated to be very low. Minor cost increases were offset by tax credits. Passive solar design was backed up by active solar heating, solar hot water. Estimated savings $350 year.

Solar Age, 1978

Davis California developed a comprehensive approach to minimize non-renewable fuels. This include... more Davis California developed a comprehensive approach to minimize non-renewable fuels. This included a range of planning strategies and a micro-climate adapted building code. Workshops enabled local builders to adapt to these new rules with minimal friction.

Alternative Sources of Energy, 1978

Passive solar design can provide cooling even in hot arid climates. Test cells were monitored in ... more Passive solar design can provide cooling even in hot arid climates. Test cells were monitored in Indio California. These cool pools demonstrated the potential value of this approach.

Solar Age , 1978

The Solar Tax credit developed by the Energy Commission included passive solar techniques and mat... more The Solar Tax credit developed by the Energy Commission included passive solar techniques and materials. This most cost effective solar approach is in many cases ignored while high cost/low ROI systems are reimbursed.

EcoMENA, 2025

Qanats are a remarkable system for moving water without pumps or electricity and with minimal eva... more Qanats are a remarkable system for moving water without pumps or electricity and with minimal evaporation. A mother well starts the qanat and then an underground canal set at a minimal pitch carries the water for many kilometers until it comes to the surface and is used. The qanats also provide cool air for buildings and energy to turn small grain mills. Thousands of qanats are still in use around the world.

EcoMENA, 2025

Stepwells and steptanks have stairs leading from ground level to the bottom of a pool of water. T... more Stepwells and steptanks have stairs leading from ground level to the bottom of a pool of water. The more important stepwells are porous and linked to the groundwater (aquifer). Water seeps from the groundwater through the porous rock and subsoil into the well during dry times. When the pool level rises during the rainy season water from the well helps recharge the groundwater. Stepwells are most common in arid or semi-arid regions where the rainfall varies dramatically by season and year and the depth to groundwater rises and falls. They allow users to get water close to home at any time. As the water level declines it is clear to users that conservation is needed.

Academia Letters, 2021

The late Milton Friedman and his disciples, including Alan Greenspan and many others, simply igno... more The late Milton Friedman and his disciples, including Alan Greenspan and many others, simply ignored environmental limits, Nature’s Services, Natural Capital, and ecosystem stability. Special interest groups have spent millions of dollars to confuse these issues when concerns are raised. Billions of dollars are made by ignoring health and environmental impacts and the disasters that lead to costly public spending. Many of these problems will persist for generations yet unborn. True cost accounting is needed and will be essential in crafting a more sustainable future.

Living Systems, 1977

Passive solar design can provide heating and cooling without electricity. Thermal mass acts as a ... more Passive solar design can provide heating and cooling without electricity. Thermal mass acts as a buffer and source of heat in winter and coolth in summer. (draft - original lost)

Serieatim: Journal of Ecotopia, 1976

The ecology of towns and cities has been neglected, but if we are to survivve and prosper we will... more The ecology of towns and cities has been neglected, but if we are to survivve and prosper we will need to do better. Clean air, safe and abundant water, and healthful communities are possible. We should do no less for our children and grandchildren

EcoMENA, 2025

Sin agua, la tierra no vale nada Without water, the land has no value" Arid and semi-arid lan... more Sin agua, la tierra no vale nada
Without water, the land has no value"
Arid and semi-arid lands develop when climatic conditions create water limitations and the water lost through evaporation exceeds the water gained from precipitation. Severe water limitations and climatic extremes make these arid and semi-arid regions very dependent on careful and conservative water management. Traditional practices that use only gravity to distribute water in these environments have been used for thousands of years, but have been little studied and are under-appreciated. These gravity-based canal systems are known as acequia (Spanish) and secondary and lateral ditches are called laterales, linderos, sangrias, or venitas. The head gates that divide and control water flow are called compuertas. The workers who build and maintain these systems are known as acequieros. Acequias are called séquia (Catalan), acéquia (Portugese) and saia (Sicilian). The common name acequia is from the Arabic as-saqiya, meaning water conduit.

EcoMENA, 2025

Sin agua, la tierra no vale nada "Without water, the land has no value" Arid and semi-arid lands ... more Sin agua, la tierra no vale nada "Without water, the land has no value" Arid and semi-arid lands develop when climatic conditions create water limitations and the water lost through evaporation exceeds the water gained from precipitation. Severe water limitations and climatic extremes make these arid and semi-arid regions very dependent on careful and conservative water management. Traditional practices that use only gravity to distribute water in these environments have been used for thousands of years, but have been little studied and are under-appreciated. These gravity-based canal systems are known as acequia (Spanish) and secondary and lateral ditches are called laterales, linderos, sangrias, or venitas. The head gates that divide and control water flow are called compuertas. The workers who build and maintain these systems are known as acequieros. Acequias are called séquia (Catalan), acéquia (Portugese) and saia (Sicilian). The common name acequia is from the Arabic as-saqiya, meaning water conduit. Adapted from the Yemeni-Sabean language, predating the Arab arrival. In Yemen these irrigation systems are now called ma'aayeen. In Oman they are falaj, in Arabic literally 'to divide.' For thousands of years acequias have relied on the force of gravity for the collection, conduction, distribution, recollection, and discharge of water in farming systems. This sophisticated community-based irrigation was brought to Spain by farm families arriving from the Arabian Peninsula (Yemen, Oman, Syria and Egypt).1 The antecedents also included the irrigation practices used in other arid regions of the Roman Empire.2 The acequias were adopted and refined in southern Spain, particularly Andalusia, Castilla, and Valencia during the Moorish occupation3 and brought to the Americas in the 1500s. The key factors are gravity flow and community management. Many acequias are still in use around the world including the United States (particularly in Colorado,

LOEX Conference Handouts, 2007

I was fortunate to receive advanced data base training from the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau ... more I was fortunate to receive advanced data base training from the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau (CAB) and worked with several excellent librarians at UC Riverside, including Steve Mitchell in the BioAg library. Steve and I did a book on Sustainable Agriculture for California together and I spent so much time in the library many people assumed I worked there. This training and experience highlighted the value of data bases and the importance of training students to use them more effectively. I have used the following assignment in most classes for the last ten years, modified to suit the topic and the changes in technology. It has become increasingly important as students fall prey to the Google/Yahoo search strategy. This often leads to very weak sources of information. The power of the data bases now available to students for free is astonishing and I try to impress upon them the importance of becoming an effective researcher. This is new for most students we get (both domestic and international), because they have not been taught good research habits, critical thinking, and effective research paper writing. The good news is they are as smart as ever and pick this up pretty quickly. Most manage to bring research papers up from an average of 60/100 at the first draft to high 80s or even 90s by the third or fourth draft. This paper includes a typical research assignment and the paper grading criteria for the research paper.

Society for Building Science Educators News, 2005

A solar workshop can engage students by building and testing model homes. This helps students und... more A solar workshop can engage students by building and testing model homes. This helps students understand the foundations and principles of passive solar architecture and sustainable building. Test data collected by students can provide clear lessons on the options that provide improved comfort, more healthful conditions and increase productivity while improving management of energy and materials. The goal of this workshop is to help students develop a better understanding of the practice of passive solar architecture and testing design options using data loggers and statistics.

Resource, 2005

Improving seismic safety is challenging. Building components are often tested in a very artificia... more Improving seismic safety is challenging. Building components are often tested in a very artificial environment instead of the chaotic multi-directional movement experienced in a real earthquake. These simplified tests are very expensive, running into the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. The recently completed test facility at the University of California, San Diego cost $10 million dollars. Testing on this innovative facility will be very expensive, but will provide new insight and understanding. This cost is far out of reach of universities and engineering test labs in most countries where seismic risks are high or extremely high. New methods for low cost testing of earthquake proofing for non-scalable materials such as adobe, straw clay, straw bales, and stone are also urgently needed. Improved testing for infrastructure is also needed. The mobile test sysem described here may offer an alternative at low cost.

Solar Today, 2004

True cost accounting is needed to understand the true value proposition. Developing true cost acc... more True cost accounting is needed to understand the true value proposition. Developing true cost accounting is essential. Growing interest and work in this field is inspiring and will make a difference. Even rudimentary calculations of the external costs and benefits will help lead to change. Transactions between consumers, companies, organizations and communities will be more sustainable and lead to a more positive future. This is particularly important for energy. Many side effects, like nitrogen pollution, are very serious problems -- currently rarely counted. Climate change is noted but rarely fully costed.

Agricultural Water Management, 2001

Efficient traditional methods of irrigation that could be of great use on small and medium sized... more Efficient traditional methods of irrigation that could be of great use on small and medium sized farms and gardens were not well studied or publicized until recently. The olla (buried clay pot or pitcher) method of irrigation is one of the most efficient systems known and is ideal for gardeners and small farmers and can be used in a patio container. I first learned about it in a Chinese agricultural text from 2000 years ago. Olla irrigation uses a buried, unglazed clay pot filled with water to provide controlled irrigation to plants as the water seeps out through the clay wall at a rate that is influenced by the plant's water use. Remarkable reduction in water use (90%) has been achieved with concurrent yield increases.

EcoComp 2001 International Conference, 2001

Human history is often marked by the materials and technology that reflect human capability and u... more Human history is often marked by the materials and technology that reflect human capability and understanding. Many time scales begin with the Stone Age, which led to the Bronze, Iron, Steel, and Plastic ages as innovations and improvements in refining, smelting, manufacturing and science made these materials available at reasonable prices. In the 1980's the Composite Age began, represented at its extremes by the Stealth bomber and the sun powered Solar Challenger. A composite material combines two or more materials that work together to improve overall performance of the material. Innovative developments and market forces now herald the beginning of the Ecocomposite Age using biological fibers and natural or synthetic matrix materials (Bainbridge, 2001). Ecocomposites can be very strong and selections can be made for ultimate strength, elastic modulus, fracture resistance or impact resistance. Ecocomposites are also more environmentally friendly and less hazardous to human health. The ideal ecocomposite material will be made of all natural materials that are non-toxic and biodegradable and renewable. The term ecocomposite is also used for materials that are made of natural materials and recycled materials, or made entirely of recycled materials.

Environmental Management, 1999

Large areas of the southern California desert ecosystem have been negatively affected by off-high... more Large areas of the southern California desert ecosystem have been negatively affected by off-highway vehicle use, overgrazing by domestic livestock, agriculture, urbanization, construction of roads and utility corridors, air pollution, military training exercises, and other activities. Secondary contributions to degradation include the proliferation of exotic plant species and a higher frequency of an

Passive solar design was first clearly understood by the Greek and Roman architects. Facing very ... more Passive solar design was first clearly understood by the Greek and Roman architects. Facing very high costs for imported charcoal they developed innovative building designs that utilized the sun for heating and microclimate resources for cooling. The importance of the sun led to the development of the first solar cities and solar rights. Passive solar design was also included in many other traditional buildings systems, from China to India, the tropics to northern climes. But these lessons were forgotten in the dark Ages and more recently, the fossil fool age.

The energy crises of 1973 and 1979 triggered Federal and private investment in solar design, including passive solar systems. Up to this point the elements of passive solar architecture had emerged as orientation, south facing windows, solar control to limit overheating in summer, and ventilation. Using these alone it was possible to reduce building energy use dramatically but more could be done if this was seen as a systems problem where cooling was equally important.

Passive solar design strategies can improve the comfort and performance of buildings in any climate. In many areas these buildings can be built a cost equal to conventional buildings. Passive solar design can provide comfort and security from the low deserts of Arizona and California to the icy winters of Alaska. These buildings save money for owners and improve security, and also reduce peak power demand. The energy and financial savings over the lifetime of these naturally heated and cooled buildings can help improve the outlook for California and for the world by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing security in an ever more vulnerable world

Winds of Change, 1980

The development of solar oriented apartments supported the new City of Davis Building Codes. Ener... more The development of solar oriented apartments supported the new City of Davis Building Codes. Energy costs for heating and cooling were estimated to be very low. Minor cost increases were offset by tax credits. Passive solar design was backed up by active solar heating, solar hot water. Estimated savings $350 year.

Solar Age, 1978

Davis California developed a comprehensive approach to minimize non-renewable fuels. This include... more Davis California developed a comprehensive approach to minimize non-renewable fuels. This included a range of planning strategies and a micro-climate adapted building code. Workshops enabled local builders to adapt to these new rules with minimal friction.

Alternative Sources of Energy, 1978

Passive solar design can provide cooling even in hot arid climates. Test cells were monitored in ... more Passive solar design can provide cooling even in hot arid climates. Test cells were monitored in Indio California. These cool pools demonstrated the potential value of this approach.

Solar Age , 1978

The Solar Tax credit developed by the Energy Commission included passive solar techniques and mat... more The Solar Tax credit developed by the Energy Commission included passive solar techniques and materials. This most cost effective solar approach is in many cases ignored while high cost/low ROI systems are reimbursed.

EcoMENA, 2025

Qanats are a remarkable system for moving water without pumps or electricity and with minimal eva... more Qanats are a remarkable system for moving water without pumps or electricity and with minimal evaporation. A mother well starts the qanat and then an underground canal set at a minimal pitch carries the water for many kilometers until it comes to the surface and is used. The qanats also provide cool air for buildings and energy to turn small grain mills. Thousands of qanats are still in use around the world.

EcoMENA, 2025

Stepwells and steptanks have stairs leading from ground level to the bottom of a pool of water. T... more Stepwells and steptanks have stairs leading from ground level to the bottom of a pool of water. The more important stepwells are porous and linked to the groundwater (aquifer). Water seeps from the groundwater through the porous rock and subsoil into the well during dry times. When the pool level rises during the rainy season water from the well helps recharge the groundwater. Stepwells are most common in arid or semi-arid regions where the rainfall varies dramatically by season and year and the depth to groundwater rises and falls. They allow users to get water close to home at any time. As the water level declines it is clear to users that conservation is needed.

Academia Letters, 2021

The late Milton Friedman and his disciples, including Alan Greenspan and many others, simply igno... more The late Milton Friedman and his disciples, including Alan Greenspan and many others, simply ignored environmental limits, Nature’s Services, Natural Capital, and ecosystem stability. Special interest groups have spent millions of dollars to confuse these issues when concerns are raised. Billions of dollars are made by ignoring health and environmental impacts and the disasters that lead to costly public spending. Many of these problems will persist for generations yet unborn. True cost accounting is needed and will be essential in crafting a more sustainable future.

Living Systems, 1977

Passive solar design can provide heating and cooling without electricity. Thermal mass acts as a ... more Passive solar design can provide heating and cooling without electricity. Thermal mass acts as a buffer and source of heat in winter and coolth in summer. (draft - original lost)

Serieatim: Journal of Ecotopia, 1976

The ecology of towns and cities has been neglected, but if we are to survivve and prosper we will... more The ecology of towns and cities has been neglected, but if we are to survivve and prosper we will need to do better. Clean air, safe and abundant water, and healthful communities are possible. We should do no less for our children and grandchildren

: Why We Need to Count Social and Environmental Cost for A Livable Future, 2023

Developing true cost accounting is essential. Growing interest and work in this field is inspirin... more Developing true cost accounting is essential. Growing interest and work in this field is inspiring and will make a difference. Even rudimentary calculations of the external costs and benefits will help lead to change. Transactions between consumers, companies, organizations and communities will be more sustainable and lead to a more positive future.

Passive Solar Architecture

Rebuilding the American Economy with True Cost Accounting

Passive Solar Architecture Pocket Reference

A Guide for Desert and Dryland Restoration

The Integral Passive Solar Water Heater Book

The Second Passive Solar Catalog

Village Homes' Solar House Designs

The First Passive Solar Catalog

Lucille Bainbridge: Artist of the American West

The sun was rising under then Governor Brown, alas it was not to last. With Reagan's election the... more The sun was rising under then Governor Brown, alas it was not to last. With Reagan's election the progress of the previous 6 years was undone and reversed. An opportunity missed - greenhouse gas emissions from buildings could have been cut 70-90% at no added cost.

The Water Wall Design Manual

Bikeway planning and design can influence user experience and the viability of bicycle based tran... more Bikeway planning and design can influence user experience and the viability of bicycle based transportation. This draft was completed and about 10 copies were printed. The bicycle experience in Davis played a major role in the design section. At the time about 50% of commute was by bike. Review for earlier version.

Village Homes Solar House' Designs, 1979

W. Langdon, ed. Movable Insulation, 1980

J. Carter, ed. Solarizing Your Present Home, 1981

Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics, 1993

Restoration of arid and semi-arid lands

Restoration Ecology: The New Frontier, 2012

Nitrogen pollution

Teaching Green: The High School Years., 2009

Sustainable building as appropriate technology

Building Without Borders: Sustainable Construction for the Global Village, 2004

Soil Microorganisms

Ecosystems of Disturbed Ground, 1998

Agroforestry for the Southwest

The Status Opportunity and Need for Agroforestry in the United States, 1997

Tropical forestry as if people mattered

Tropical Forests: Management and Ecology, 1995

Straw bale construction

Cut Waste: Not Trees, 1995

Desert soils and biota

The California Desert, 1995

Restoring agricultural lands and dry lands

Environmental Restoration, 1990

Agroforestry: Promise and Reality

Food and Farm, Current Debate, 1989

Agroforestry in California: useful information

Agroforestry in California: Planning for the 21st Century, 1989

The oaks: a neglected multi-use tree crop

Global Perspectives on Agroecology and Sustainable Agricultural , 1988

The Davis Experience

Resettling America, 1981

Design details

California Passive Solar Handbook, 1980

2003 Thinking outside the Box

Fine Homebuilding, 2003

Revue des livres. Ecoscience, 2001

Journal of Environmental Education, 2000

Journal of Environmental Education, 2000

2000 Repairing Damaged Wildlands

Ecological Restoration, 2000

Sierra Club Yodeler, 1986

San Francisco Chronicle, 1985

1984 How to: Get outside and grow something

San Francisco Chronicle, 1984

CoEvolution Quarterly, 1982

1980 New inventions in low cost solar heating

Winds of Change., 1980

1980 The Solar Survey

Winds of Change , 1980

CoEvolution Quarterly, 1977

CoEvolution Quarterly, 1977

This course reviews the foundations and principles of passive solar architecture and sustainable ... more This course reviews the foundations and principles of passive solar architecture and sustainable building It reviews the opportunities for more sustainable buildings that provide better comfort, more healthful conditions and increase productivity while improving management of resources, particularly energy, water, and materials. The goal of this course is to help students develop a better understanding of the practice of passive solar architecture, sustainable building, ecological economics, and approaches that can be used to manage resources more sustainably while improving the quality of life for people. Class activities will include lecture, lab, discussion, and field trips. Knowledge building and skill development in research, analysis, design and communication are key elements of this course.

This course reviews the scientific foundations and economic principles of sustainable resource ma... more This course reviews the scientific foundations and economic principles of sustainable resource management. Emphasis is placed on sustainable systems, applied ecology and practical resource management. Topics covered include: resource management policy, land use, tenure, forestry, agriculture, agroforestry, fisheries, and range management.

This course examines the impact of ethics on management, stakeholder identification and analysis,... more This course examines the impact of ethics on management, stakeholder identification and analysis, ethical considerations between an organization and its environment, social responsibility, and improving the bottom line. Ethics involves the relations between people, between people and community, people and animals, and people and the world.

If the wars of this century were fought over oil, the wars of the next century will be fought ove... more If the wars of this century were fought over oil, the wars of the next century will be fought over water. " Ismail Serageldin, Vice President, World Bank. 1995. David A. Bainbridge, Associate Professor Office: B-1

The course Yet at its heart, eco-industrialization is about the recreation of community… Ed Cohen... more The course Yet at its heart, eco-industrialization is about the recreation of community… Ed Cohen-Rosenthal This course will change how you look at the world, how you design and shape the spaces around you, and how you select and use time, tools, materials, and space. It provides a broad introduction to design and meeting human needs, covering how we interact with the environment around us, how to make things fit and feel better (ergonomics), improve productivity and health, substitute services for ownership, and use materials and manufacturing methods that are earth and people friendly. Methodologies for accounting for and the ecological costs of products and services will be included.

This course reviews the scientific foundations and principles of water use and management. This t... more This course reviews the scientific foundations and principles of water use and management. This topic will continue to be a critical issue throughout your lifetime. As Dr. Hillel notes, "There can be no peace in the MidEast without an agreement on water, and there can be no agreement on water until there is peace".

This course reviews the principles of leadership focused on the triple bottom line. This requires... more This course reviews the principles of leadership focused on the triple bottom line. This requires careful and thoughtful use of people, information, financial resources and the environment. The goal of this course is to help students develop a better understanding of the keys to leading organizations (from any level within an organization), inspiring change and transformation, using resources sustainably, and creating new business applications and opportunities.

This course reviews the scientific foundations and principles of environmental restoration. It wi... more This course reviews the scientific foundations and principles of environmental restoration. It will include the basics of ecology, ecosystem dynamics, field research and hands-on experience with practical restoration techniques. It provides a broad introduction to environmental analysis and repair in a wide range of habitats and countries. Ecological restoration is the process of renewing and maintaining ecosystem health. SER Board of Directors, 1995.

CalFlora Meeting Joshua Tree Natiomnal Park, 2000

The puzzle we are trying to solve in planning for restoration is understanding both above and bel... more The puzzle we are trying to solve in planning for restoration is understanding both above and below ground structure (species, arrangement, sizes, architecture) and function (hydrologic cycles, nutrient cycles, energy flows, competition, symbiosis, etc). Water and nutrient limited arid and semi-arid ecosystems tend to be very brittle and easily damaged, and even minor disturbance can lead to profound and long lasting changes. Understanding the changes that have occurred is essential to plan a successful restoration project.

1st Regional Conference on Erosion and Sediment Control, 1999

Erosion control is essential on disturbed and damaged slopes. The choice of materials and applic... more Erosion control is essential on disturbed and damaged slopes. The choice of materials and applications affect much more than just erosion. This study looked at erosion, seedloing establishment and shrub survival