L. Dennis Thompson

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1998-Present

Principal, Thompson-Naylor Architects, Santa Barbara, CA

1985-1998

Owner and Principal, Dennis Thompson Architects, Santa Barbara, CA

1980-1985

Partner, Bob Easton Design Associates, Santa Barbara, CA

1977-1979

Associate, Bob Easton Design, Santa Barbara, CA

1974-1976

Kruger-Bensen-Ziemer, Architects, Santa Barbara, CA

EDUCATION

1974	University of California, Master of Architecture, U.C. Berkeley

1971	Princeton University, Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude Major in Architecture and Urban Planning

CONTINUING EDUCATION

1997	One-day Cal Poly Conference: "Building Systems"

1996	Two-day Conference: "Green Building Now"

1995	Two-day A.I.A. Conference: "Design and the Art of Housing"

1994	Three-day Symposium: "Designing for Sustainable Communities"

1993	A.I.A. Teleconferences: "Building Connections" (Building and the Environment) Seminar: "Seismic Issues for Wood Frame Houses"

1991	A.I.A. Seminar: "Optimizing the Small Firm"

1990	UCSB Seminar: "Affordable Housing: New Imperatives and Possibilities"

1986	Workshop: "Causes and Prevention of Building Failure" Workshop: "Quality Control Techniques in A/E Offices"

1984	Two-day A.I.A Course: "Energy in Architecture, Level 2"

ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION

State of California, C-11887 National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, 49513

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Institute of Architects: National, California and Santa Barbara Chapters

TEACHING

1994-1995

Santa Barbara City College Adult Education: Presenter in "Designing Sustainable Communities" Series and "Building Sustainability in Santa Barbara" Series

1994	University of California, Santa Barbara Extension, one-day course: "Remodeling: An Overview and Update"

1979-1985

University of California, Santa Barbara Extension: "How to Design or Remodel Your Own House", annual 80-hour course including all aspects of design and contract documents for a simple house with emphasis on passive solar design

1984-1985

Antioch University, Santa Barbara: Presentations to classes on "The Creative Process"

1984	Mountain View School, Santa Barbara Elementary School District: Participation in the "Built Environment Education Project" with two fifth-grade classes

1983	Antioch University, Santa Barbara, one-day workshop: "Space Planning for Non-profits and Small Businesses"

LECTURES

1997	Speaker, Construction Business and Technology Conference: "Green Building Materials"

1996	Speaker, Santa Barbara Contractors Association: "Green Building Materials"

1995	Speaker and Moderator, Santa Barbara Association of Realtors: "Development in Santa Barbara"

1994	Speaker, Santa Barbara Association of Realtors: "Can I Add a Second Story?"

1993	Seminar Leader and Presenter at second "Solar Design in Santa Barbara" conference.

1983	Speaker, Institute of World Cultures: "The Legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright"

1982	Speaker, Non-profit Organizations Community Center Planning Group: "How to Build a Building"

1982	Creator, Moderator and Presenter at conference: "Solar Design in Santa Barbara"

1982	Speaker, Central Coast Section of the American Planning Association: "Solar Subdivisions"

PUBLICATIONS

Home Energy Magazine, March/April 1998: Architects Educate on Energy South Central Coast Builder/Architect Magazine, December 1997: Green Building Materials Santa Barbara News Press, January 1996: Second Story Addition Santa Barbara Independent, June 1996: Creating Sustainable Homes Santa Barbara News Press, December 1995: Residential Remodel Santa Barbara News Press, November 1995: Guest Cottage Simi Valley Daily News, June 1994: New Episcopal Church Santa Barbara Independent, May 1994: Urban Artists' Colony Santa Barbara News Press, May 1994: New Residence Santa Barbara News Press, March 1994: Living Room, Family Room/Kitchen Remodel. Santa Barbara News Press, October 1991: Major Home Remodel Santa Barbara News Press, August 1991: Living Room/Dining/Kitchen Remodel Santa Barbara News Press, January 1991: Major Home Remodel Architectural Record, November 1988: Senior Housing Project Architecture California, July/August 1988: Senior Housing Project featured on cover Sunset Magazine, May 1986: Residence Remodel Sunset Magazine, February 1986: Kitchen Remodel House Beautiful's Home Remodeling, Winter 1985: Kitchen Remodel L.A. Times Home Magazine, November 1984: Kitchen Remodel Fine Home Building Magazine, August/September 1984: Bathroom Remodel Bathrooms, October 1983, Lane Publications: Bathroom Remodel

AWARDS

1996	Award from Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for Contributions to "Green Building Now" conference

1992	Santa Barbara Beautiful Award for Castillo Homes (Best Condominium, Apartment or Retirement Facility)

1991	Nomination for California Council, A.I.A., "Community Housing Assistance" Award

1989	Santa Barbara Beautiful Award for Riviera Hotel rehabilitation (Best Condominium, Apartment or Retirement Facility)

1988	Merit Award from the Santa Barbara Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for Castillo Homes senior housing project

1986	First place in Santa Maria Redevelopment Agency Conceptual Design Competition for design of an innovative handicapped/elderly housing project

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

1993-Present

Founding Board Member: "The Sustainability Project"

1993-1995

Member of Planning Task Force: "Eastside Study Group"

1993	Participant: "Children's Playhouse Project"

1993 & 1994

Judge: Santa Barbara Beautiful

1988-Present

Volunteer: Princeton University, Alumni Schools Committee; interviewing local applicants to Princeton

1988-1995

Volunteer: Big Brothers of America

1988	Volunteer Task Force Member: Selection and design of Tres Condados Girl Scout Council Headquarters.

1987-1992

Member: Santa Barbara County Board of Architectural Review.

1982-Present

Member and Past President: "Able Toastmaster," Santa Barbara Toastmasters #5; First place in 1989 South Coast International Speech Contest; First runner-up in 1985 South Coast Humorous Speech Contest.

1979-1982

Board Member: Santa Barbara Community Environmental Council.

1975-1978

Volunteer site analysis, programming and design: Santa Barbara Community Housing.

1975-1977

Volunteer: Community Environmental Council Building Committee.

1974-1975

Preparation and presentation of alternative plans: Santa Barbara's downtown redevelopment.

Susette Naylor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: ARCHITECTURE

1998-Present

Principal, Thompson-Naylor Architects, Santa Barbara, CA

1996-1998

Project Architect, Dennis Thompson Architects, Santa Barbara, CA

1995-1996

Designer, Claud Bosch Architects, Windhoek, Namibia, Africa

1985-1994

Project Architect, Dennis Thompson Architects, Santa Barbara, CA

1984-1985

Associate Partner, Bob Easton Design Associates, Santa Barbara, CA

1981-1984

Associate, Bob Easton Design Associates, Santa Barbara, CA

1978-1979

Charles Kober Associates, Los Angeles, CA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1973-1974

Director, Bay Area China Education Project (BAYCEP) joint project Stanford University/University of California- Berkeley. A project of the NEA.

1972-1973

Project Associate, Bay Area China Education Project (BAYCEP) at Stanford University

1972	Anthropology Intern, Museum of Natural History, New York China Hall Exhibit

EDUCATION

1981	University of California - Berkeley, Master of Architecture

1974	Stanford University, Master of Arts, East Asian Studies, NDFL Fellowship

1972	Vassar College, Bachelor of Arts, Phi Beta Kappa

ARCHITECTURAL REGISTRATION

State of California, C-19062

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Institute of Architects:

California Chapter, American Institute of Architects:

TRAVEL

Antigua, Austria, Canada, China, England, France, Mexico, Namibia, Scotland, South Africa

TEACHING / CONTINUING EDUCATION

1994 & 1996

Attended Sustainability Symposium

1996	Attended One-day Seminar - "The Project Manager".

1994	Three-day Symposium, "Designing for Sustainable Communities"

1984	Mountain View School, Santa Barbara Elementary School District. Participation in the "Built Environment Education Project" with two fifth-grade classes.

1983	Antioch University, Santa Barbara. "Space Planning for Non- Profits and Small Businesses." One-day workshop

PUBLICATIONS

Author, Architecture California, Vol. 12, No. 1, August 1990; "Update: Design Guidelines in Santa Barbara and Montecito."

Co-author, "Design Guidelines", Montecito Association.

AWARDS

1998	Award from Montecito Beautification Committee for Friendship Center

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

1997-Present

Secretary, Vassar Club Founder; "Visible Vassar", Alumni Volunteer team for non-profits

1997-Present

Member, Social Committee, Coral Casino

1996-Present

Member Substitute, Montecito Architectural Review Committee

1996	Co-chair, American Oceans Campaign, Santa Barbara

1993-1995

Member, Architectural Guidelines Subcommittee for Montecito GPAC

1993-Present

Member, Steering Committee, American Oceans Campaign, Santa Barbara

1991, 1992

Judge, Santa Barbara Beautiful

1991-1994

Commissioner, First District, Santa Barbara County Human Services Commission

1990-1995

Member, Montecito Architectural Review Committee

1988-Present

Board Member, Senior Center of Santa Barbara; Chair, Long Range Planning Committee; Chair, Public Relations Committee

1987-1992

Co-founder, Board Member of "Stop AIDS"

1986-Present

Volunteer, Vassar College, Alumni Committee; interviewing local applicants for Vassar