Retrospectively Looking Forward: Building on 30 years of work in sustainability

Join us for our November Sustainability Spotlight: David Eisenberg, a native Tucsonan, will share stories and insights from over three decades of building, including his involvement in strawbale and earthen building, the US Green Building Council, and building codes and standards. The successes and challenges of the work provide useful lessons for working on meaningful things in the face of changing climates — not just the weather, but politics, economics, and resilience. Following David’s presentation, there will be time for questions and discussion.

David co-founded the Development Center for Appropriate Technology, co-authored the Straw Bale House book, and has been a leading figure in getting innovative, sustainable materials incorporated into building codes used across the country. He serves on the Sustainable Tucson board of directors, and is a founding member of the Investing in People & Infrastructure project. A photographer and poet as well, he is much sought-after as a speaker at professional conferences and visionary gatherings.