All seminars are located in the Cowell Theater, Herbst Pavilion
Daily seminars are included with Design + Home Show registration.

Keynote lectures- $10
Tickets for keynote lectures can be purchased in advance at www.fortmason.org/boxoffice or at the
Fort Mason Box Office at the Herbst Pavilion on the day of the event.
 

Keynotes

Eric Corey Freed, principal of organicARCHITECT
The Inevitable Architect: An Introduction to Implementing Green Building in Your Designs

In this lively discussion on green architecture from one of the pioneers in the field, you will hear about the emerging field of green building; see some of the most exciting technologies available; and get a glimpse of the inevitable future of our buildings.

Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning green architect and the principal of organicARCHITECT, a research and design firm based in San Francisco. He is one of the founders of ecoTECTURE: The Online Journal of Ecological Design and his monthly column at GreenerBuildings.com is syndicated to over a dozen other publications. Eric is the author of The Inevitable Architect: A Phase by Phase Guide to Green Building, due in 2008 and Green Building for Dummies, to be released in late 2007.

Kenneth Brown, Celebrity Interior Designer
Journey Through Decades of Design Styles

Lots of ohhs and ahhs and plenty of “what were they thinking” – See how some of these ideas are coming back with a vengeance...

Kenneth Brown is one of Los Angeles’ most sought-after celebrity interior designers. His work has been featured in numerous design publications and on his own top-rated television show, reDesign, on HGTV. Though most acclaimed for his trademark blend of Southern hospitality with clean Southern California lines, Kenneth has the unique ability to work within various styles.

Panel Discussion moderated by Michael Wollaeger, Western Interiors and Design Editor-in-Chief

Panelists: Erik Hughes, Madeline Stuart and Allan Switzer
Antiques and Contemporary Design

Why do certain antiques go in and out of style? How do you successfully mix antiques with modern elements? Which contemporary designs will become classics in the future? How do today's tastes affect the current antiques market? What antiques should we be buying now? Join a distinguished panel of experts to get the inside perspective on what's going on now in the interrelated worlds of antiques and contemporary design.

Erik Hughes, De Sousa Houghes
Born of a desire to create spaces that people love to be in, De Sousa Hughes is today considered a center for “modern classics” from innovative designers. Located at the San Francisco Design Center, De Sousa Hughes represents some of the industry’s top designers, such as Ted Boerner and Victoria Hagan.

Madeline Stuart, Madeline Stuart & Associates, Inc.
Madeline Stuart is a leading member of the Los Angeles design community with a wide-ranging clientele culled from the entertainment industry and the world of business and finance. Her projects reflect a collaborative relationship between architecture and furniture, function and form, client and designer.

Allan Switzer, William Switzer & Associates
Allan Switzer is the Vice President and Design Director of William Switzer & Associates, based in Vancouver Canada. A fine artist with a Master of Fine Arts for from Concordia University, Allan has been working with his family in the furniture business since age 10.

Friday, October 26
2:00 pm- 3:00 pm

IIDA Hosted Seminar: Ultron Field Guide: 2008 Color Folio
Marianne Cone, Solutia Inc.

The Ultron Field Guide – 2008 Color Folio is a study of nature’s color palettes as illustrated by Audubon’s birds.  In the presentation each color is highlighted, and shown in combination using a particular Audubon bird.  Each color family is examined for cultural associations enriching the specifier’s understanding of color application in today’s diverse business environment. 

Marianne Cone is Director of Marketing for Solutia Inc. and has more than 25 years of domestic and international sales and marketing experience in the carpet industry.  Her most recent introduction, By The Foot, an award winning marketing campaign for Wear-Dated carpet fiber has received significant market acclaim.

Building Your Dream Home with an Architect

Architects are specially educated to help you define what you want to build, present options you might never have considered and help you get the most for your valuable investment. This informative program, which is held after the popular San Francisco Living: Home Tours weekend, provides anyone interested in working with an architect the opportunity to learn more about the building and construction process.

ASID Hosted Seminar: The Magical Language of Architectural Photography
Dennis Anderson, Dennis Anderson Photography

Using the images taken through his thirty-year career, photographer Dennis Anderson will show participants the power of point of view, the magic of lighting and the effectiveness a photographic image. Audiences will learn how to communicate their work through the cameras eye and how to manage a major photo shoot. He will discuss usage rights and how to negotiate them to your advantage.

Dennis Anderson is an internationally known commercial and residential photographer whose fine art photography is in the permanent collection of the New York Museum of Modern Art. A native of New Jersey, Anderson received a B.A. in art from Antioch College and then studied under Imogene Cunningham. As an accomplished master of lighting, Anderson has traveled to Asia, South America and throughout the United States shooting feature assignments for resorts, restaurants and designers.

Achieving Ubiquity: The Next Stop for Green Design
Moderated by Eric Corey Freed
Panelists: Fu-Tung Cheng, Kari Foster and Peter Liu

Green. The word seems to be everywhere. Today, everyone involved in design is aware of the need and challenge to go green. Join a star-studded lineup of green design pioneers to discuss the next step in our green evolution.

Kari Foster, Associates III
Kari Foster is Owner and Principal Designer of Associates III and is personally and professionally committed to green design and preserving the environment. Alongside Annette Stelmack, Allied ASID, and Debbie Hindman, she has co-authored the book Sustainable Residential Interiors to provide designers with necessary information and tools to integrate environmentally responsible design into their practice. Associates III's Company Vision is: "Environmental stewards passionately creating healthy, nurturing, and sustaining environments." and the Company Mission is: "Design professionals inspiring change in our community and in our world."

Peter Liu, New Resource Bank
Peter Liu is the initial founder and vice chairman of New Resource Bank, an innovative community bank in San Francisco that is setting a new standard in customer service while financing efficient and sustainable resources in its community. Peter currently serves on the Clean Technology Investment Advisory Boards of the California Public Employees Retirement System and the California Teachers’ Retirement System, respectively the largest and the 3rd largest pension funds in the United States. He previously was an energy sector banker at Credit Suisse First Boston and the Chase Manhattan Bank, where he completed over $8 billion in energy project financings.

Fu Tung Cheng, Cheng Design
In 1987 Fu-Tung incorporated his consulting firm as Cheng Design and Construction. The company has become known nationally for its sophisticated, understated look in design.  Concrete Countertops: Design, Forms, and Finishes for the New Kitchen and is Fu-Tung’s first book that has become the authoritative guide on how to build a concrete countertop from start to finish. A bestseller on remodeling lists nationwide, this book served as the major catalyst in the fast-growing market of concrete in the home. In spring 2005, Taunton Press released Fu-Tung’s much-anticipated second book Concrete at Home.

Products of their Environment
Brad Huntzinger and Kate McIntyre, Ironies and Oly

A confluence of cultural heritage, maverick drive and a reverence for nature are partly what make San Francisco what it is – and what designers Kate McIntyre and Brad Huntzinger export from their Berkeley studios. Join the designers in a discussion on the influence of familiar surroundings, and how the Bay Area’s personality is reflected in their design projects and acclaimed IRONIES and OLY furniture collections.

Kate McIntire and Brad Huntzinger formed Ironies in the late 80’s. Being unable to find the environments and furnishings they envisioned, the designers set about creating them. Their early hand-painting business evolved into a full furniture line known for its unique designs, esoteric materials and comfortable, organic feeling.