Dennis Thompson Bio

Dennis Thompson has been involved in solar design and green building since the 1970's. He and his partner, Susette Naylor, operate Santa Barbara-based Thompson-Naylor Architects , an award-winning firm that practices, "Socially and Environmentally Responsible Architecture and Planning." They have designed many sustainably-oriented residential and institutional projects, and in 2001 they received the "Green Award" as an exemplary environmental business. In 2005, they received a "Flex Your Power" Honorable Mention from Southern California Edison for outstanding achievements in energy efficiency in education and leadership

Dennis has served on County Board of Architectural Review, the Board of Directors of the Community Environmental Council, The Sustainability Project, and was founding president of the Green Building Alliance. He is a LEED® Accredited Professional and has taught and lectured extensively on design, sustainability, and green building.