Bill Brown
Currently working at Indiana University as Director of Sustainability. Has won numerous Architecture awards. Has published multiple articles in the Library Journal. Graduated from Ball State University with honors and a Bachelor of Architecture.
| Headline: | Service Provider |
| Work status: | Employed Full-Time |
| Website: | http://www.frombrowntogreen.blogspot.com |
| Location: | Indiana |
| Groups: | Linking Indiana |
| Interested in: | Consulting opportunities, Meeting new people, Offering Expertise, Professional opportunities, Providing services to startups |
| Tags: | consulting, design, futureproof design, net zero energy buildings, renewable energy, vegetated roofs |
| Schools: | Ball State University, Indiana University System - Indiana University-Bloomington |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Indiana University |
| Position: | Director of Sustainability |
| Time period: | January 2009 - Present |
| Employer: | Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf Architects |
| Position: | Architect, Associate Partner |
| Time period: | January 2006 - December 2009 |
| Description: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Employer: | Brown Bros. Lumber Company |
| Position: | Co-owner |
| Time period: | January 2006 - December 2009 |
| Description: | Fourth generation of brothers, since 1896 |
| Employer: | Veazey Parrott Durkin & shoulders |
| Position: | Architect, Director of Architecture, Partner, President |
| Time period: | January 1993 - December 2006 |
| Description: | Evansville |
| Employer: | Southeast Dubois Country School Corporation |
| Position: | Teacher - Biology, Advanced Biology, Head Coach |
| Time period: | January 1976 - December 1979 |
EDUCATION
| University: | Ball State University |
| Time period: | 1993 |
| Degree: | Bachelor of Architecture, BA |
| University: | Ball State University |
| Time period: | 1993 |
| Degree: | Enviornmental Design, BSc |
| University: | Indiana University System - Indiana University-Bloomington |
| Time period: | 1976 |
| Degree: | Biological Sciences, BSc |
PUBLICATIONS
| Articles: | Brown, W. (2008) "Future-Proof Design: Building for relevance and flexibility can ensure your library will be there to help patrons navigate rapidly changing times." Library Journal, September 15, 2008 Learning by Design Supplement.
Brown, W. (2007) "The NetZero Energy Option: Going green can be the solutions to budgets that can't budge" Library Journal, May 15, 2007 - Learning by Design Supplement Brown, W. (2003) "The New Green Standard: With the LEED rating system in place it is easier to make sure your new library saves money as it treads lightly on natural resources." Library Journal, 128(20), 61 -4. Weekly feature newspaper column, "Plain Brown Rapper," Spencer Country Journal, from 1975 to 1990. Started column while a student at IU Bloomington. Brown, W. 1984. Personal Computers: A Complete Handbook for Beginners. Chicago Review Press. |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | American Institute of Architects - Licensed Architect - Indiana, NCARB
U.S. Green Building Council - LEED Accredited Professional Associated for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning Alumni Association - Member Indiana University Alumni Association - Life Member |
| Awards: | Leadership Award-Organizational Leadership - U.S. Green Building Council
Award of Outstanding Achievement - Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning Alumni Association Green Roof Honor Award - Oaklyn Library, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Design Honor Award - Oaklyn Library, Indiana American Institute of Architects Distinguished Community Leadership Award - National Association for Community Leadership Outstanding Community Leadership Award - Leadership Evansville Presidential Citation - American Institute of Architects |
