.::. The Scanlan Project: Our Building Team .::.

The Scanlan Project - LEED in Santa Fe, New Mexico

John Covert Watson is a sole practitioner designing architectural structures and working under the umbrella of Biostructures,Inc. He was apprenticed to the Taleisin fellowship during the latter years of Frank Lloyd Wright’s life and worked with him on usonian houses, the Guggenheim Museum in New York City and the Marin County Civic Center in California. He was drawn to the concept of organic architecture and its reflection of sculptural forms that blend into natural surroundings, having as little impact on the site as possible. His choice of materials has included steel, gunite, glass and pumicecrete and his work is known for its unique curvilinear and sensuous forms. The specific building codes of Santa Fe, New Mexico led him to experiment with new forms and materials in an earlier house done in the nineties as well as in his current project for Wilson and Jenna Scanlan. He is currently engaged in a challenge of different dimensions in Austin, TX which involves a floating ferroconcrete boat house and entertainment pavilion, an addition to a residence he built 30 years ago.

Wolf Corporation, specializes in the construction of custom homes and specialty public buildings in and around Santa Fe, New Mexico. They are also recognized for historic renovation, addition and remodeling work performed to the highest standards. Among their more prominent projects completed in Santa Fe are The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, its nearby O'Keeffe Research Center, The Allene LaPides and Riva Yares Galleries, The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, various medical facilities and several Bed and Breakfast residences. www.wolf-corp.com

John C. Wolf, President and Owner, founded Wolf Corporation after successfully operating his construction firm as sole proprietor from 1971 to 1980. Prior to re-locating to Santa Fe, John began in the building trade as a carpenter, eventually becoming a licensed General Contractor in the Chicago area. Through the years, John has communicated his solid, hands-on knowledge of the building craft to all of his employees. This together with his and his executives' compassionate dedication to clients and their projects, have made Wolf Corporation one of the largest and most respected General Contractors in the Santa Fe, New Mexico area.

John Jones - Project Manager
Franklin Sena - Project Forman

Contects - Consultants & Architects, based in San Antonio, Texas, is led by founding partners, Chip Henderson and Debra Henderson. Since its inception, our office has operated as a small design studio where innovative talent and quality construction results in distinctive, highly functional projects. Our expertise in building technology and site ecology are combined to create enduring architecture and healthy environments while maintaining a deep appreciation of the natural environment. www.contects.com

John Henderson AIA CEM (Chip) graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Architecture and is currently pursuing a Masters of Environmental Science degree the University of Texas at San Antonio. A Certified CEM (Certified Energy Manager) through the Association of Energy Engineers and a LEED accredited professional with the US Green Building Council.

Celia Mendoza holds a Bachelor of Art in Studio of Art from the University of Texas in Austin and a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has taught urban design at the College of Art and Design in Christchurch, New Zealand. As a graduate student, she also taught architecture and urban design at Austin Elementary in San Antonio through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Prior to joining Contects, Celia helped develop the City of Poth Comprehensive Plan, the City of Windcrest Corridor Study, Masterplan, and revitalization. She also designed the Civil Rights Memorial Garden in conjunction with the City of San Antonio and the University of Texas at San Antonio. Celia is our LEED for Homes and LEED for Neighborhood Design consultant in San Antonio.

IM Design Studios, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A dynamic and open communicator, Jeff Fenton develops relationships with his clients that reach far beyond the typical business exchange. His interior design has been featured in Northwest Home & Garden, the Santa Fean magazine, The Santa Fe Catalogue, Local Flavor, Sunset magazine and The Discovery Channel's popular home-decorating reality television show, "Trading Spaces." He is also a contributing editor of the Home and Garden column in the Santa Fean magazine.

Pamela Thompson - Project Manager
Chris Martinez - Designer

Elizabeth W. Robechek, MLA

Currently based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Elizabeth has provided landscape architectural design/build services in many parts of the United States over the past 30 years. She earned a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from The Ohio State University in 1985. This was the culmination of studies begun in the mid 1970's at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design when she was a young mother of two daughters. Elizabeth has also taught landscape architecture college courses and served in the administration of Botanic Gardens, most recently as Executive Director of the Betty Ford Alpine Garden in Vail, Colorado.

Recent recognition for her work has appeared in Sunset and Taunton publications and on HGTV---for work done with Clemens and Associates. The front fountain garden of the Scanlans' current home appeared in the July 2005 Sunset magazine. And in March of 2005, another of her Santa Fe gardens received a Western Garden Award from Sunset Magazine.

Elizabeth writes and speaks on garden design as a form of deep ecology. Her work benefits from an intuitive, and often mystical, connection to people and place. Aside from the practical concerns of developing landscapes, Elizabeth reaches into the stories of people and place and finds that where these two intersect, spaces which heal, sustain and bring joy come into being.

Environmental, Construction, and Safety Services, Inc (ECSS) has been In business since 2002, delivering program design, implementation, maintenance, and record keeping for EPA mandated Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans- saving time and money for project owners and contractors. ECSS has extensive experience in the development, installation, and maintenance of SWPPP's for projects of all sizes, public and private. www.ecssnewmexico.com

Positive Energy is a fully licensed and bonded electrical contractor specializing in renewable energy systems. www.positivenergy.com

Positive Energy has designed, installed, serviced, and upgraded independent electric power systems using renewable energy since 1997. We have installed or serviced well over five hundred systems. In that time we have developed a solid reputation for quality work, technical knowledge, and superior service.

Randy Sadewic holds a degree in Accounting from University of Oregon and was a Certified Public Accountant before starting his high-tech career. Randy's personal source of renewable energy comes from his wife Nao's delicious food grown from their own garden, from local farmers, and mother nature. Randy has been a regular speaker and advocate on renewable energy and energy efficiency topics at local schools and at New Mexico Solar Energy Association events. Randy has built a stand alone solar electric system to suppliment their utility power, and he has also installed a grid-tied system which covers all of their househld usage.

DAHL Plumbing - Jay Maze Designer
505-471-1811
www.dahlplumbing.com

Lujan Drilling - Tom Lujan Well Driller for 10 - 200 foot wells
505-670-9436
www.thecityofsantafe.org/lujan-drilling

Richard Jennings - Designer

Earthwrights Designs is a small company located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. We specialize in the design of systems that make the most efficient use of use water in homes, landscapes, and communities. Our approach is to use Technology in a cooperative relationship with Nature.

Three important sources of inspiration have shaped our work. The first comes from the First Nations of the Americas. A famous statement of their philosophy was to consider the influence of their actions on seven generations of their offspring. In other words, we do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our offspring and from the natural world. The second inspiration is from Peter Warshall. In 2001, he published "Unholy Triumvirate: Water, Energy and Cash Flows. His premise is, that money, water, and energy are always related in contemporary culture and infrastructure. The final inspiration came in 2003. At the XI IRCSA conference in Mexico, Mr. Asit Biswas challenged the assembly to think of our work in terms of "Moisture Management". This means that we must consider, not only the wet water that we use for our daily existence. We must also consider how that water moves through our environment, especially the soil.

From these three inspirations, comes the conclusion that we must learn to capture moisture as it moves through our communities. Then we must use it efficiently and then reuse it as many times as possible before it evaporates or drains downhill. All analyses must consider the amount of energy that is used per unit of water and vice versa. By doing this we will also maximize the efficiency of our soils, nutrients, and natural habitats of the plants and animals that create our livable environment. The principles of sustainable water management are universal, but the applications are specific to site and context.

www.earthwrights.com

Dalinda Bangert - President - EcoTerra

A Home Energy Rating is a measurement of a home's energy efficiency. Home energy ratings can be used by for both existing homes and new homes. A home energy rating of an existing home allows a homeowner to receive a report listing options for upgrading a home's energy efficiency. The homeowners may then use the report to determine the most effective ways in which to upgrade the home's energy efficiency. A home energy rating of a new home allows buyers to compare the energy efficiency of homes they are considering buying.

CAI - Constructores and Associates Inc. - Steve Peterson - Supervisor
505-438-8200

Universal Plumbing & Heating - Anthony Lucero
505-982-6604

Kathy Anne Fennema - Sales

Santa Fe By Design has evolved into a regional leader for high-quality bathroom fittings, accessories and decorative hardware. Service, quality, functionality and good design are the cornerstones of our philosophy and suitably encapsulate our company. Our decorative plumbing and hardware showroom offers designers unique choices for bathrooms, kitchens and door hardware. www.santafebydesign.com

Attilio DiPaolo - Sales

Since 1993, Builders Source, Inc. has been servicing the needs of Homebuilders, Remodelers, Architects, Designers and Owner Builders in the Greater Albuquerque area, providing quality products from over 28 different manufacturers, a knowledgeable and professional staff, competitive pricing and superior service.

Offering a complete line of name brand applicances for the entire home that not only offer form and function, but also fit the lifestyle of today's discriminating homeowners. www.builderssource.com

Kitchen Dimensions - Joan Viele - Owner
Kitchens aren't just for cooking! They're for socializing, family summit meetings, and planning life's next adventure. Function is foremost, but individual personality is a requirement for our projects. www.kitdim.com