David Horobin - Conduit Development, Inc.

INTRODUCTION
RESUME
David D. Horobin
Dipl.Arch.(Oxford), RIBA(II), GBPC(Sonoma)
254 Circle Oaks Drive
Napa, CA 94558, U.S.A.
Tel: 707-251-9677
Fax: 707-251-9877
Email: dhorobin@earthlink.net
David Horobin has unique qualifications and experience within the building industry in California and the
United States. His British architectural education has given him a leading-edge approach to the new world of
green and sustainable architecture and design. From his 25 years of experience with solar-electric
incorporation in architecture, to him being a founder and pioneer of the ICF industry in the US, as well as his
commitment to green architecture, Mr. Horobin brings a unique dimension to any development team. His
approach to this philosophy incorporates the latest proven technologies for fire-resistant, storm resistant
and earthquake resistant construction, balanced with green and energy-efficient design practices, all within
a cost-effective framework of construction.
EXPERIENCE
2004-Present: Founder and principal of Residential Design Services (R.D.S.), Napa, Ca., specializing in
green, sustainable and energy-efficient architecture. As well as designing such buildings, RDS is an
architectural consultant to various ICF manufacturers and consults with other architectural, engineering and
development companies regarding “green” and “sustainable” building practices. In 2006, R.D.S. entered into
an association with Camargo & Associates, Architects, A.I.A., San Jose, Ca.
2001-2004: Co-Founder and President of Packaderm Equipment, Inc., importers of Roll-Pack efficient trash-
compaction equipment, Napa, Ca.
1992-2001: Founder of President of Progressive Foam Building Systems, Inc., manufacturer and compiler of
the first complete ICF building system that included ICFs, waterproofing, stuccos and adhesives, all
warranted together as a system. Designed ICF system for non-energy applications.
1988-1992: Founder and Vice President of Research & Development for ConForm, Inc. (now Conform
Pacific), manufacturer of the SmartBlock ICF system. Designed product line of ICFs and was first to achieve
Evaluation Report from all three major code authorities, ICBO, SBCC & BOCA, as well as Dade County, Los
Angeles and San Francisco.
1985-1988: Co-Founder and President of Therma-Manufacturing, Inc., licensed by “Isorast” (original
German ICF inventor) to manufacture first U.S. ICF product, “IsoForm”. Managed first ICBO Evaluation
Report for ICF product.
1979-1985: Co-Founder and Principal of E.C.S., architectural energy design firm in San Jose, CA. Specialized
in energy-efficient, passive and active solar architecture as well as innovative energy systems design.
1978-1979: Carl Holvick Construction. Worked on designing Tilt-up concrete projects in Houston, TX and
Silicon Valley, Ca.
1978: Immigrated to United States
1969-1974: Tripe & Wakeham Partnership, London, England. During College breaks, worked on major precast
concrete projects for British Post Office and Middle East development projects.
EDUCATION
2007: Green Building Professional Certificate from Sonoma State University, Cotati, Ca.
1982: Certificate in Solar Design Principles, De Anza College, Cupertino, Ca.

1976 First Class Honours, Diploma in Architecture (Royal Institute of British Architects part II - U.S.
equivalent – Masters Degree in Architecture) from School of Architecture, Oxford Brookes University,
Oxford, England, U.K. First Class Honours for thesis on “Venice (Italy): The Reconstruction of a City”.
1972 BA Hons. in Architecture (Royal Institute of British Architects part I) from Greenwich University,
London, England. U.K.
AWARDS
1985: Received the State of California Energy Design Award from Governor Deukmejian for the Kobza
Residence, Palo Alto, CA, for geothermal heating & cooling, active, passive and photovoltaic (solar-electric)
integrated solar systems: the first home in the US to have utility (PG&E) tied photovoltaic cogeneration
capabilities.
1984: Received National Energy Award from President Ronald Reagan and Secretary of Energy Donald
Hodell for Dusan Tools commercial building, Gilroy, CA, for geothermal and passive solar integrated
architecture.
1984: Runner-up (Honorable Mention) at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) Gold Nugget Awards
for Dusan Tools Building.
1978-1990: received various awards from the NAHB (now Homebuilders’ Association for industry
contributions to energy design and systems innovation and networking associations)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Redwood Empire Chapter, Northern California.
Life Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, having achieved his R.I.B.A. Part II.
1982: Founder and Vice President of CABEC (California Association of Building Energy Consultants which Mr.
Horobin initiated through the N.C.B.I.A. and founded to bring standards, professionalism and ethics to the
California Title 24 consulting industry.
CIVIC/COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
A member of the Board of Directors of Men’s Divisions International, a North American affiliate of men (in
association with The Family of Women) chartered to promote strong and productive relationships between
men and between men & women, as well as providing a curriculum of leadership trainings which Mr. Horobin
co-developed and presently leads.
PUBLICATIONS
Various articles in Concrete Homes Magazine, Accent Magazine, and a variety of newspapers, mostly on
energy efficiency, ICF design and construction.
Currently compiling a book on relationships between fathers and sons aimed at the awareness it takes to
break the chains of distrust, abuse and ego between the two to mitigate inherent problems in future
generations.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Active in Boy Scouts of America with his two sons, one of which is working on his Eagle Scout project, active skier,
scuba-diver and golfer. Mr. Horobin is active in his local U.S. Green Building chapter initiating and creating new
building design ideas and philosophies. He is also active in promoting the Solar Sebastopol initiative.
REFERENCES:
References available upon written request