Eric Storm

It was a desire to make my own life more sustainable that led me to green building and sustainability education and research. I have always had a strong interest in nature and other cultures. I was also exposed to the creative process of designing and building growing up with a father who was an architect and designer. Later, years of living in Japan and traveling through Asia showed me very different ways of living. Through these experiences I have learned that we are capable of sculpting our lives, as well as our homes, into various expressions of our passions and values.

EDUCATION

BFA 1986, Fine Art with a concentration in Drawing and Painting. Phi Beta Kappa.
San Jose State University, San Jose, California.

AA 1982, Fine Art.
West Valley College, Saratoga, California.

Intensive Permaculture Design Courses 1997 & 1999.
Northern California.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Designer (2004-present), Living Spaces, Portland, Oregon.
With Living Spaces, Eric specializes in design, drafting, and structural expertise. He also manages the finances and the website.

Executive Director (2000-2004), Sustainable Sonoma County, Sonoma County, California.
Responsible for the full range of non-profit organizational tasks including project and volunteer management, administration, budgeting, and fundraising for the primary sustainability organization in the area. Created and taught sustainability workshops for the community.

Green Business Consultant (2003-2004), Sonoma County, California.
Projects included:
- Strategic planning and research to create a business plan for sustainable real estate development for a
socially responsible investment firm.
- Strategic planning on organizational development to launch the local chapter of the US Green Building
Council.
- Researched funding sources for a pilot computer recycling project.

Green Home Remodeling and Design (1994-2001), Sebastopol, California.
Projects included:
- Designed and built my own green home featured in the book Good Green Homes.
- Designed whole house remodels, the majority of which were green.
- Hands-on remodeling projects for clients included full home remodel, bath addition, attic living space, and
installing retrofit radiant heating systems.

Exchange Student Advisor and Language Instructor (1993-1999), American Language Programs, Campbell, California.
Developed and instructed intensive ESL curriculum for Japanese exchange students. Coordinated between high schools, parents and students including Japanese language interpretation.

Language Instructor in Japan (1987-1992), Interac, Osaka, Japan.
Developed curriculum and instructed English and American culture to Japanese businessman. Trained teachers in both ESL and Japanese language. Achieved fluency in Japanese.

Independent International Travel (1986-1987 & 1989).
Spent a year traveling through fifteen counties in Asia, later returning for a few months to India and Nepal.

Project Supervisor, Clerk, and Page (1981-1986), Santa Clara Public Library, Campbell, California.
A great place for a curious mind during college.