Construction and overall plan for Panda Research Center, Eco Lodge and Entry Hospitality complex is shown to the right. These buildings which were under construction during the recent earthquake were undamaged even though the epicenter was only 10-12 miles away.

Nearby Genda Valley is the location for the proposed ecotourism development master plan shown on the left. Higher in this same valley is our planned new Panda breeding and reintroduction center.

Set in the high eastern slopes of the Himalayas the Giant Panda Preserve is a landscape of rushing streams, rocky mist covered mountains, and surprisingly, monkeys, brilliant rain forest birds and beautiful indigenous villages. Immediately you feel the need for building with this landscape and conserving its riches. Local crafts including weaving, woven baskets, masonry and intricate fine wood screens that cover exterior openings. So in so far as possible we have used indigenous building materials, crafts and design practices.

Central Arizona Project Headquarters

Earth Sheltered 50,000 square foot Administration, public exhibit and overall project control facility with related canal maintenance and service buildings. Super insulated structure with extensive interior day lighting.

Enlargement of stage, orchestra pit, public lobbies, backstage facilities, new elevator and administration spaces update a 40 year old hall for the new century.

With south facing daylighted Exhibition, Meeting and Education spaces with offices on the lower floor, this building serves the public and houses the Arboretum’s administration, library, research and classroom space. The building is partially powered by photovoltaic slate roof tiles that provide 8,000 kWh per year.

Native prairie surrounds the building and a series of adjacent gardens display the vegetation communities of the important native plant habitats found in Wisconsin.