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His lecture, sponsored by the Santa Barbara chapter of AIA, suggested that, while beneficial in some cases, the proliferation of the modern air conditioning system has in part led to buildings that don't take advantage of nature's inherent qualities (light, ventilation, etc.). Scarpa's firm is focused primarily on the strategic use of natural ventilation, lighting, and shading of structures, accompanied by modern green technologies such as photovoltaic panels, improved insulating techniques, and high efficiency equipment when required.
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The lecture was held at the newly opened Synergy Business and Technology Center, designed by the local Santa Barbara architecture office of JM Holliday Associates.
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Established in 1977, Leonard Unander Associates, Inc. is an
award winning Santa Barbara general contractor. The custom homes built and
remodeled by LUA in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Hope Ranch, and Santa Ynez are a
lasting testament to the quality and craftsmanship that is the focus of each
project. Our powerful team continues to provide discerning clients with the
exceptional construction process and finish product that has made LUA one of
Santa Barbara's premier residential construction companies.
For more information about LUA, a Santa Barbara Green Builder,
please visit our website: www.unanderconstruction.com
