Mr. Noble, as an environmental designer, architect, industrial designer and environmental technology entrepreneur, has been the recipient of numerous regional and national awards for his industrial and architectural designs, technology innovations, and business development activities. During his six year tenure as Partner and CEO of Tucker Sadler Architects of San Diego, the size and revenues of the firm quadrupled, and Tucker Sadler became a regional leader in sustainable design and advocacy. During his career, he has led project and technology collaborations with numerous major U.S. companies and international partners in Japan, Sweden and Taiwan. Mr Noble's technology development, industrial design and architectural experience spans a full spectrum of project types, including master planning, residential, theatrical, commercial, retail, industrial, high-rise and mid-rise office buildings, manufactured housing, health-care, sustainable materials, sustainable design and renewable energy projects. Mr. Noble has written a number of articles regarding sustainable design, USBGC LEED Certification, emergency shelter for disaster relief, renewable energy and many other subjects. He has been a highly committed and vocal advocate of environmentally responsible manufacturing, design and planning, and low-cost, emergency and affordable housing for over 20 years. He holds a Masters Degree from Harvard University Graduate School of Design and attended Cambridge University Graduate Department of Architecture, Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration and the University of California at San Diego and Berkeley (AB Architecture) Mr. Noble has received numerous awards for his work including: Innovator of the Year, Environmental Category, 1994, Entrepreneur Magazine 100 Best New Products of 1993 Award, Popular Science Magazine Alvin J. Huss Award, American Forest and Paper Association E-chievement Environmental Award, E-Town, National Public Radio. The Edison Award for Environmental Achievement, American Marketing Association Best Recycling Innovation Award, National Recycling Coalition Board Best Recycling Manufacturing Technology Award, California Integrated Waste Management Board Waste Reduction Award, California Integrated Waste Management Board Urban Land Institute, San Diego, Smart Growth Award, Innovation Category Energy Efficiency Award, AIA San Diego Chapter and San Diego Gas and Electric Company. |