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Eric Carbonnnier 2024: Cover Letter & CV

Cover Letter

Eric Carbonnier, PhD, Architect, LEED AP BD+C
Associate Professor, Chair of Sustainable Practices

Please accept my contract renewal application for a third, one-year appointment. My current faculty rank is Associate Professor with 12 years of service. Please let me know if I can provide clarification or further documentation.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

dr.carbon

Curriculum Vitae

ADVANCEMENTS RELATIVE TO CONTRACT PERIOD

dr.carbon.
Eric Carbonnier, PhD, Architect, LEED AP BD+C
Associate Professor, Chair of Sustainable Practices
(c) 626 318 5158

EDUCATION
2017 Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (Ph.D.) 
Department of Architecture, University of Oregon – Eugen, Oregon 
Dissertation Title: Nanowindow: Measuring Window Performance and Energy Production of a Nanofluid Filled Window. 
ISBN: 9781369753271 
Full-time 2011-2013 
Part-time 2013-2017     

2010 Master of Science in Regenerative Studies (M.Sc.) 
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona – Pomona, California 
Thesis Title: Autonomous Fluidized Building Envelopes 
LC: LD729.6.P5Z99 2010 
Full-time 2008-2010 

1995 Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) 
Woodbury University – Burbank, California 
Full-time 1990-1995* 
*1992-1993 Cal Poly Pomona 
*1993-1994 McGill University

FELLOWSHIP & PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
2011-2013 Graduate Research Fellow
Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory (ESBL) 
University of Oregon  

2011-2013 Graduate Teaching Fellow  
School of Architecture & Environment 
University of Oregon 

San Diego Live Well 
2020 San Diego Green Building Council, Most Efficient EUI 
2019 AIA San Diego, Energy Efficiency & Integration 

Las Colinas Women’s Detention Facility 
2016 USGBC-Los Angeles Sustainable Sites Honor Award
2016 USGBC-Los Angeles Health & Well Being Merit

Costa Mesa Middle School Enclave 
2016 USGBC-Los Angeles Energy and Atmosphere Merit Award  

Stokoe Elementary school, Alvord Unified School District  
2006 Community College Facility Coalition (CCFC), Award of Excellence 
2003 AIA Orange County Chapter - Award of Merit, Unbuilt  
2002 AIA Inland Chapter, Citation Award  
2002 AIA California Council/Coalition for Adequate School Housing, Award of Excellence 

South Central Area HS #1, Los Angeles Unified School District  
2006 AIA/CASH Award of Honor  
2002 AIA Inland Chapter, Citation Award  

River Mountains Water Treatment Facility, Southern Nevada Water Authority  
2003 AIA Nevada Council  

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2023 Fall DCMG 202: Materials & Construction I
   Woodbury University
   Section size: 9 Undergraduate / Units: 3

2023 Fall SUPR 3701: Energy & Society
   Woodbury University
   Section size: 11 Undergraduate / Units: 3

2023 Fall SUPR 110: Introduction to Environmental Policy & Management
   Woodbury University
   Section size: 3 Undergraduates / Units: 3

2023 Spring IDES 365 Lighting Design
   Woodbury University
   Section size: 14 Undergraduate / 5 Graduates / Units: 2

2022 Fall ARCH 544/Studio/F1 - Building 1: Matter and Making
   Woodbury University
   Section size: 7 Graduates / Units: 3

2022 Fall SUPR 100/Studio/F1 - Introduction to Environmental Problems & Design
   Woodbury University
   Section size: 5 Undergraduates / Units: 3

2022 Fall SUPR 110/Studio/F1 - Introduction to Environmental Policy & Management
   Woodbury University
   Section size: 13 Undergraduates + 2 Graduates / Units: 3

2022 Fall Independent Study
   Woodbury University
   Section size: 1 Undergraduates / Units: 1

2022 Fall RS4140 Energy Efficiencies (Lecture + Lab)
   California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
   Section size: 7 Undergraduates / Units: 2+1

2022 Spring ARC3320 / ARC5320 Environmental Controls (Lecture + Labs)
   California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
   Section size: 106 Undergraduates + 20 Graduates / Units: 2+1

2021 Fall RS4140 Energy Efficiencies (Lecture + Lab)
   California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
   Section size: 7 Undergraduates + 1 Graduate / Units: 2+1

2021 Fall RS4310 Sustainable Technology (Lecture + Lab)
   California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
   Section size: 27 Undergraduates / Units: 3

2021 Spring ARC3320 / ARC5320 Environmental Controls (Lecture + Labs)
   California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
   Section size: 152 undergraduates + 8 Graduates, Units 2+1

2020 Fall RS4140 Energy Efficiencies (Lecture + Lab)
   California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
   Section size: 14 Undergraduates + 2 Graduates / Units: 2+1

2020 Spring ARC3320 / ARC5320 Environmental Controls (Lecture + Labs)
   California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
   Section size: 108 Undergraduates + 8 Graduates / Units 2+1

2019 Fall RS4140 Energy Efficiencies (Lecture + Lab)
   California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
   Section size: 15/ Units: 2+1

2019 Spring ARC3320 Environmental Controls (Lecture + Labs)
   California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
   Section size: 108 Undergraduates + 12 Graduates / Units: 2+1

2018 Fall RS4140 Energy Efficiencies (Lecture + Lab)
   California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
   Section size: 13 Undergraduates + 1 Graduate / Units: 2+1

2018 Winter ARC331 Environmental Controls (Lecture + Labs)
   California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
   Section size: 116 Undergraduates + 12 Graduates / Units: 2+1

2013 Spring 384 Second Year Design Studio
   University of Oregon, Department of Architecture
   Section size: 16 Undergraduates / 6 Units

2013 Winter ARCH 591 Environmental Control Systems I (1 Lab + 3 Lectures) 
   University of Oregon, Department of Architecture
   Section size: 16 Undergraduates / 4 Units

2012 Spring ARCH 384 Second Year Design Studio
   University of Oregon, Department of Architecture
   Section size: 16 Undergraduates / 6 Units

2011 Fall ARCH 471 / 571 Building Enclosures (3 Labs + 1 Lecture)
   University of Oregon, Department of Architecture
   Arch 471: Section size: 8 / 4 Units
   Arch 571: Section size: 13 / 4 Units
   Arch 571: Section size: 15 / 4 Units 

2010 Fall RS501 Regenerative Practices - Co-Lecturer
   California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
   Section size: 9 Undergraduates + 3 Graduates / 4 Units

GUEST LECTURER
2021 Fall Sustainability and the Self
   San Diego State University
2013 Spring HC441 Bioinspired Innovations 
   University of Oregon, Honors College 
2012 Spring HC441 Bioinspired Innovations 
   University of Oregon, Honors College 

ACADEMIC AWARDS
2022  Faculty Development Award, Woodbury University
2013  Jeffery Cook Memorial Scholarship, Society of Building Science Educators, University of Oregon
2010  Dean’s Outstanding Graduate Award, California State Polytechnic University
2010  Society of Building Science Educators, Scholarship Recipient, California State Polytechnic University
2010  President’s Travel Scholarship, California State Polytechnic University Pomona
1993  Carl Charlap Prize, Environmental Design for the Physically Disabled, McGill University
1993  Provigo Competition, Urban and Regional Planning, McGill University 
1992  Frank Gehry Charrette, St Patrick’s Day Parade Float, McGill University

RESEARCH (Faculty)
2021-2022 Superior Council of Scientific Investigations, Nanotechnology-Base Thermochromic Materials Research, Cal Poly Pomona
2011-2017 Nanofluid Windows, University of Oregon

RESEARCH (Student)
2022  Sand Batteries, Cal Poly Pomona
2021  Capturing Energy from Green Roofs, Cal Poly Pomona
2021  Comparative Study of Mechanical Energy Storage Systems, Cal Poly Pomona
2021  Photovoltaic Technologies in Domestic Shipping Applications to Reduce GHG Emissions, Cal Poly Pomona
2021    Waste to Energy, Cal Poly Pomona
2019  Passive Evaporative Cooling Using Clay Roof Tiles, Cal Poly Pomona
2019  Insulative Properties of Rubber Crumb, Hay, and Corn Stalk, Cal Poly Pomona
2019  Biomimicry The Butterfly Effect, Cal Poly Pomona
2018  Algae Photobioreactor, Cal Poly Pomona
2018  Enclosed Salt Water Roof Pond, Cal Poly Pomona
2018  Get The Most Out of Cellulous, Cal Poly Pomona
2018  Piezoelectric Floor Performance, Cal Poly Pomona

NEW MEDIA PUBLICATION 
Carbonnier, E., (2020). Will Education Technology Ensure Continuity of Learning During COIVD-19? HMC Architects.  
Retrieved from https://hmcarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/COVID19_PK12_Technology_Aug2020.pdf
Carbonnier, E., (2019). Green Building: Architecture That Brings Sustainability to College Campuses. HMC Architects.  
Retrieved from https://hmcarchitects.com/news/green-building-architecture-that-brings-sustainability-to-college-campuses-2018-11-02/ 
Carbonnier, E., (2019). Zero Net Energy Design Strategies: Creating a New Normal. HMC Architects. 
Retrieved from https://hmcarchitects.com/news/zero-net-energy-design-strategies-creating-a-new-normal-2020-04-03/ 
Carbonnier, E. (2019). Smart Building Design Architecture: A Look at Green Buildings. HMC Architects. 
Retrieved from https://hmcarchitects.com/news/smart-building-design-architecture-a-look-at-green-buildings-2019-01-10/ 
Carbonnier, E., Babtiwale, E., Boul, B., (2018, October 1). The Impact of Distributed Leadership and Non-traditional Partnerships. Design Intelligence 
Carbonnier, E., (2018). Regenerative design — When sustainability is not enough. Accelerate Live, Venue Six10, May 10, 2018, Chicago, IL 
Retrieve from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P6OTeaxBQ4&t=188s
Carbonnier, E., Babtiwale, E., (2018). Sustainability Is Dead: Regenerative Architecture Is The New Green. BuildingDesign+Construction  
Retrieved from https://www.bdcnetwork.com/blog/sustainability-dead-regenerative-architecture-new-green 
Carbonnier, E. (2015). The Importance of Water Conservation in California.  HMC Architects. 
Retrieved from https://hmcarchitects.com/news/the-importance-of-water-conservation-in-california/ 

TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS 
Carbonnier, E., Brown, G.Z., (2018). Nanowindow. Paper presented at National Institute of Building Sciences: Building Enclosure Science & Technology 5, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15-18, 2018   
Carbonnier, E., Brown, G.Z., (2018). Transparent Generator. Paper presented at Facade Tectonics Institute: 2018 Annual Conference & World Congress, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, (Vol. 1, p. 726). Tectonic Press. 
Carbonnier, E., Brown, G.Z., (2018). Transparent Generator. Proceeding of 46th American Solar Energy Society, National Solar Conference, Denver, Colorado. October 9-13 
Carbonnier, E., Garrison, D., Liu, Y, Cartwright, V. (2013). Alvar Aalto’s Daylight Devices: A Retrospective Daylight Analysis on Mount Angel Abbey Library. PLEA2013 - 29th Conference, Sustainable Architecture for a Renewable Future, Munich, Germany.  
La Roche, P., Carbonnier, E. (2012). “Smart Green Roofs: Cooling with Variable Insulation.” 2012 International Workshop on Environment and Alternative Energy, “Enabling Sustainable Space Exploration,” Greenbelt, Maryland.  
La Roche, P., Carbonnier, E. (2012). “Smart Green Roofs: Cooling with Variable Insulation.” PLEA2012 - 28th Conference, Opportunities, Limits & Needs Toward an Environmentally Responsible Architecture, Lima, Perú. (8 Citations)
La Roche, P., Carbonnier, E., Halstead C. (2012). "Smart Green Roofs: Cooling with Variable Insulation." Oral presentation at WREF 2012 / SOLAR 2012, Denver, Colorado.  
La Roche, P., Carbonnier, E. (2011). “Frontier Project.” Sustainable Building Challenge SB Challenge 11, part of the World Sustainable Building Conference, Helsinki, Finland.   
Marnich, R., La Roche, P.,Carbonnier, E. (2011).“Passive Cooling with Self-Shading Modular Roof Ponds as Heat Sink”, Proceeding of 39th American Solar Energy Society, National Solar Conference, Phoenix, Arizona. (12 Citations)
HMC Architects, La Roche, P., Babtiwale, E., Carbonnier, E., Santosa, E. (2011). “Frontier Project.” World Sustainable Building Conference, Helsinki, Finland.  
Babtiwale, E., Carbonnier, E., La Roche, P., Santosa, E. (2011). “A Dialogue Between a Sustainability Metric and Building Performance.” 24th World Congress of Architecture, International Union of Architects, Tokyo, Japan.   
La Roche, P., Carbonnier, E. (2011). Frontier Project, Technical Paper and Oral Presentation. Sustainable Building Challenge SB Challenge 11, part of the World Sustainable Building Conference SB 11, Helsinki, Finland. 
La Roche P., Carbonnier, E. (2011). “A Higher Performance Design Process at HMC Architects.” International Union of Architects (UIA) 24th World Congress of Architecture, Tokyo, Japan. 
E. Carbonnier, La Roche, P. (2011). “The Pamo Valley Project: An Integrated Approach to Disaster Relief.” Forward 211: The Architecture and Design Journal of the National Associates Committee, American Institute of Architects. 
Carbonnier, E., La Roche, P. (2010). “Fluidized Building Envelopes.” Proceeding of 3rd Building Enclosure Sustainability Symposium, High Performance Building Enclosures-Practical Sustainability Symposium, Pomona, California. 
La Roche, P., Carbonnier, E. (2010). “Rebuilding Pamo Valley: Integrating Practice and Research in the Design Studio.” Proceeding of the Building Enclosure Sustainability Symposium, High Performance Building Enclosures-Practical Sustainability Symposium, Pomona, California. 
Carbonnier, E., La Roche, P. (2010). “Fluid Filled Window System for Passive Cooling and Heating.” Proceeding of 39th American Solar Energy Society, National Solar Conference, Phoenix, Arizona. 

PANEL SPEAKER 
Carbonnier, Eric. "Evolving Evidence Based Design". 22 September 2022, American Institute of Architects (AIA) San Mateo Committee on the Environment. Live Virtual Presentations
Carbonnier, E (2018). “Distributed Leadership”. DesignIntelligence: Action Forum Series. Gensler, April 24, Los Angeles, CA 
Carbonnier, E., Marchesano, C., Brummitt, B., Frandsen, K. (2017) “County of San Diego Zero Net Energy Framework.” San Diego Green Building Council Conference & Expo. Friday, September 22.  
Carbonnier, E., Christenson, C., Frandsen, K., Freed, S. (2017) “Synergy for Energy AEC Panel”, Society for Marketing Professionals San Diego. San Diego, California, May 17, 2017 
Carbonnier, E. (2014) “Water Management and Conservation Planning for Schools: Funding, Savings, Drought Conditions, Make the Timing Right” (panelist). California Coalition for Adequate School Housing, Ontario, California 
Carbonnier, E., Griffith, S., Byrd, W. (2011) “Energy Efficient Design and Green Buildings Standards – Building and Modernizing Green” (panelist). CASBO (California Association of School Business Officials), Anaheim, California. 

MENTIONS
Wakeman Jessica Wakeman, J. (2021, April 19). 7 Zero-Waste living ROOM tips for any home.
Retrieved May 10, 2021, from https://www.livekindly.co/7-zero-waste-living-room-tips-for-any-home/
Wakeman Jessica Wakeman, J. (2021, April 19). 8 Steps to Zero-Waste Kitchen.
Retrieved from https://www.livekindly.co/zero-waste-kitchen/ 
American Institute of Architects. (2021, January 12). The Rise of Regenerative Design.
Retrieved from https://blueprintforbetter.org/articles/the-rise-of-regenerative-design/
McDonald, M., & Dayer, C. (2019). Activism in architecture: bright dreams of passive energy design. Routledge.  
Logan, K. (2018, November). Seed of Change. Healthcare Design, 18(10), 73–78. 
Retrieved from http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/healthcaredesign/201811/index.php#/1 
Cardno, C. (2018, September). Zeroing In. Civil Engineering, 88(9), 56–63. 
 

CONFERENCE - POSTER PRESENTATION  
Carbonnier, E., Garrison, D., Liu, Y, Cartwright, V. (2013). Alvar Aalto’s Daylight Devices: A Retrospective Daylight Analysis on Mount Angel Abbey Library. PLEA2013 - 29th Conference, Sustainable Architecture for a Renewable Future, Munich, Germany.  
Babtiwale, E., Carbonnier, E., La Roche, P., Santosa, E. (2010) “High Performance Building Design Process” (poster). 2010 International Union of Architects, Tokyo, Japan. (Presented by third author) 
Carbonnier, E., Halstead, C., La Roche, P., Squires, R., Stuvick, L. (2010). “Recycled Photovoltaic Panels for Low Cost Tijuana Sustainable Prototype House” (poster). American Solar Energy Society, National Solar Conference, Phoenix, Arizona. 

TEACHING SCHOLAR

2023     Tools for Sustainability Lending Library, Woodbury University. Developing a lending tool library for students and faculty interested in the science of architecture. These tools include a host of sensors and measuring instruments used to measure light (lux, foot candles), environmental conditions (relative humidity, temperature, air speed), envelope performance (thermal imaging), and HVAC performance (air exchange rates).
2022Climate Chamber, Woodbury University
Built a Climate Chamber for faculty and students to assess the thermal performance of materials and wall assemblies. Climate Chamber bridges abstract concepts of thermal resistance (r-value) with hands-on application using. Climate Chamber is available to all faculty and students and requires little training.

2022  Balance Point, Woodbury University
Built a Balance Point game for faculty and students. This hands-on exercise bridges concepts of thermal mass, energy displacement, energy efficiency, and team collaboration into a time-based competition.

ACADEMIC SERVICE
2022-Current  Study Abroad Committee, School of Architecture, Woodbury University
2022-Current  Heathy & Sustainable Campus Committee, Woodbury University
2022-Current  Print Workgroup, School of Architecture, Woodbury University
2021-2022  NCARB Support Committee, Department of Architecture, Cal Poly Pomona 
2021-2022  Communications Committee, College of Environmental Design, Cal Poly Pomona

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014-2020  Vice President of Sustainability, HMC Architects, Los Angeles, California  
2011-2014  Senior Environmental Analyst, HMC Architects, Ontario, California 
2004-2008  Project Designer, HMC Architects, Irvine, California
2000-2004  Digital Media Design Manager, HMC Architects, Ontario, California
1989-2000  Senior Environmental Engineer, Stantec, Pasadena, CA 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2011-Current   Society of Building Science Educators (SBSE) 
2020   Large Firm Round Table (LFRT) Sustainability Group 
2020   Sustainable Design Leaders (SDG) Building Green Peer Group 
2018   Los Angeles Energy Sub-Committee, Living Building Challenge Collaborative  
2014   ASHRAE Member 

LICENSES & CERTIFICATION 
2011   LEED AP BD+C 
2003   LEED AP 
2000   NCARB Certificate Number 53105 and Record Number 88157 
1999   Licensed Architect, California 27730 

GRANT WRITING
2023   California Climate Action Grant: $1,700,000, Not Awarded, Principal Investigator

2023   US Dept of Housing and Urban Development – HUDRD – Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Research Center of Excellence RF-6600-N-29G, Not awarded, Contributor

2015   California State Water Resource Board, Grant award: $992,000, Drought Response Outreach Program for Schools (DROPS), Principal Investigator

2015   California State Water Resource Board, Grant award: $992,000, Drought Response Outreach Program for Schools (DROPS), Principal Investigator
2015   California State Water Resource Board, Grant award: $982,123, Drought Response Outreach Program for Schools (DROPS), Principal Investigator
2011   Designing Futures Foundation, Grant award: $15,000, Principal Investigator
2010   NCARB Grant, Grant award: $4,000,  Co-Principal Investigator
2010   USGBC EDS Scholarship, Grant award: $5,000, Principal Investigator 

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE & PEER REVIEWER 
2018        GlassCon Technical Reviewer 
2016        Passive Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) Conference Steering Committee 
2011-14  Society of Building Science Educators, PLEA scholarship evaluator  
2014        Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo – Abstract Reviewer 
2013        Building Enclosure Sustainability Symposium, Conference Steering Committee 
2011        Building Enclosure Sustainability Symposium, Conference Steering Committee  
2012        Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, book peer-reviewer 

VOLUNTEER SERVICE  
2018 – Current Board Member, Designing Futures Foundation
2018        Los Angeles Energy Sub-Committee, Living Building Challenge Collaborative, Secretary 
2014        USGBC Los Angeles Chapter, Green School Committee  
2013        Cavin Family Traveling Fellowship, Fellowship Co-Secretary  
2010        The Mirman School for Gifted Children, ECybermission mentor 
2009        USGBC Los Angeles Chapter, Grants and Development Writer   
2008        Orange Coast Community College, Mentorship program   
2008        Coast Community College, job shadowing “Ride Along”