about the edc

mission statement

The relationship between the built and natural worlds must be sustainable. The EDC believes designers should pioneer this relationship. The EDC seeks to educate and inspire University of Oregon design students to have the awareness, sensitivity, and expertise to lead the community toward sustainability. While the EDC's focus is in the design disciplines, we welcome interested students and community members of all fields.

our mission is to:

  • Advocate for an interdisciplinary ecological design curriculum for AAA students,
  • Cultivate networking opportunities for AAA students with professionals practicing sustainable design of the built environment,
  • Create a forum for ecological design dialogue through the HOPES conference, traditional and digital publications, and on-going events,
  • Advocate for and implement ecological planning and design on the University of Oregon campus and Eugene community.
The EDC holds weekly coordinator meetings on Monday nights, 5:15-6:15 PM in Lawrence Hall 206 on the UO campus. These are open to the public.

2008-2009 Coordinators

Administrative Director

Rachel Auerbach, graduate, Architecture

HOPES Director

Allyn Jeans, undergraduate, Architecture

Media Director

Jeff Goldblatt, undergraduate, Architecture

Outreach Director

Darcy Anders, undergraduate, Landscape Architecture


HOPES Speakers Coordinators

Alex Miller, undergraduate, Architecture

Emily Clancy, undergraduate, Architecture

HOPES Panels And Workshops Coordinators

Samantha Starks, undergraduate, Environmental Studies

Lauren Bruni, undergraduate, Architecture

Print Publications Coordinator

Kristie Anderson, undergraduate, Architecture

Duke Stebbins, undergraduate, Architecture

Web Publications Coordinator

Lee Rommes, undergraduate, Architecture

Public Relations Coordinator

Josh Wilkinson, undergraduate, Architecture

Campus Sustainability Coordinator

Tobin Newburg, graduate, Architecture

Campus Events and Workshops Coordinators

Allyson Harris, undergraduate, Architecture

Kate Davis, undergraduate, Planning, Public Policy, & Management

Curriculum Coordinator

Tara Velarde, graduate, Architecture

Jake LaManna,graduate,Architecture

Jesse Crupper,graduate,Architecture

Professional Outreach Coordinator

Sara Mahoney, undergraduate, Architecture

Orrin Goldsby, undergraduate, Architecture

Volunteer Coordinator

Matthew Morgan,undergraduate, Landscape Architecture

Adam Nielsen,undergraduate, Architecture

Competitions Coordinator

Briana Peretii, undergraduate, Architecture

Ron Spencer, undergraduate, Architecture

Librarian

Advisory Council

Josh Bruce

Rainbow Valley Design & Construction

Josh Cerra

Environmental Designer
David Evans and Associates

Steve Mital

Environmental Studies
Service Learning Program
University of Oregon

Corey Griffin

Department of Architecture
University of Oregon

Scott Stolarczyk

Robertson Sherwood Architects

Christine Thompson

Planning Office
University of Oregon

Frank Vignola

Solar Monitoring Lab
Physics Department
University of Oregon

Steve West

Water Management
Services Supervisor
Eugene Water &
Electric Board

In Memoriam:

John Baldwin