Come learn about environmental building at the San Diego County Fair

Located in the racetrack infield at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the exhibit is a 20 x 20 foot steel-framed, straw bale building which showcases available products and building techniques to move any home owner towards sustainable living. The bales have been stacked by volunteers, and by opening day, the bales will be covered in clay plaster and only the “Truth Window” will show the presence of straw bales as a major structural element in this sustainable building designed by Bob Bolles of Sustainable Building Systems and Juergen Zierler of Hubbell & Hubbell Architects.

“Straw bale buildings have an almost spiritual quality to them. They convey a sense of solidity and connectedness not found in conventional construction,” explains Drew Hubbell of Hubbell and Hubbell Architects. Experts from Sustainable Building Services, California Straw Building Association (CASBA) and the ECO-LIFE Foundation will be present throughout the morning to answer questions about the state of sustainable building in Southern California and new methods of making the world we live in more healthy and livable.

The first weekend of the fair, June 10th and 11th features our Steel and Strawbale building as the centerpiece of the Annual Enviro Fair, focusing on the importance of recycling, buying products that contain recycled content or environmentally-friendly materials, and other ways to protect the earth. “This is a safe place to come and learn about how to build a home that is sustainable or how to add to your present home to make it more earth friendly without having to deal with salesmen hawking their goods” says Bob Bolles, President of Sustainable Building Systems.

Click here for a press-release with more information.

 

 

Dunham-Kidwell Residence Sold

The former Dunham-Kidwell Residence has been sold. We hope the new owners will enjoy their strawbale home.

 

 

A Dia de los Muertos event with James Hubbell

The popularity of our inaugural Circle of Life Fiesta last year has prompted the foundation to host it’s second annual event with Quail Botanical Gardens. In the spirit of Dia de los Muertos and Halloween the Gardens will be filled with workshops by local Latino and American artists. There will be educational Latino culture workshops, numerous hands-on art activities, music, dance and authentic food available for participants.

Saturday, October 29 from 11:00am-4:30pm at Quail Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas CA, 92024 (760) 436-3036.

Admission to QBG:

Adults - $8
Students Seniors Active Military - $5
Children under 12 - $3

Please contact Olivia at olivia@hubbellandhubbell.com or (619) 819-7590 for more details.

PDF Flyer

 

 

Come celebrate the one year anniversary of our Tijuana Park “Entre Corazon y Mar”

The students with the help of James will be doing some work on the park during the day and we are planning a small fiesta in the afternoon. For directions to the park please see this map. Please contact olivia@hubbellandhubbell.com for details.

 

Trios hosts James' watercolor series “Journey to the End of the World”

Trios Gallery is hosting the Opening for the show on Saturday, September 17 5:30-8:30pm . In November of 2004 James journeyed south to explore a fascinating part of the world, Tierra del Fuego and the mountains of Patagonia . He traveled for two weeks and painted more than 40 watercolors. The show will run from September 15-October 31. Please see the flyer and for more information contact Trios at (858)793-6040 or info@triosgallery.com

 

James selected to receive Service Award

On Wednesday June 29 James was presented with a Service Award for Professional Excellence. This is in recognition for professional achievement, demonstrated high ethical standards, community and vocational service, and a dedication to the concept of Service Above Self. Thank you to the nominating committee!

 

Films For Foundation Fundraising at the San Diego Natural History Museum

The event is co-sponsored by the American Institute of Architects and will be held at the San Diego Natural History Museum on Thursday May 19 from 5:30-9:00pm.

The evening features two films celebrating the spirit of art and architecture will be screened. The featured film is “Rivers and Tides”, a documentary about artist Andy Goldsworthy, a Scotsman whose medium is nature and whose preferred studio is the out-of-doors. We will also be showing “All Under Heaven” a documentary produced by filmmaker Marianne Gerdes, and follows Hubbell’s Pacific Rim Park projects in Russia, China, and the United States. Event-goers will also have access to the San Diego Natural History Museum’s exhibit titles “Earth, Wind and Wildfire.” This retrospective look at the five days that changed the San Diego landscape includes the art of James Hubbell, some of it made from materials forged by the heat of the fire itself.

The VIP ticket includes a rooftop reception with James and Anne Hubbell preceding the event for a minimum donation of $50. Please see the attachment for event details.

Second Anual Film Night

 

 

Back to the pre-fire feel

After the Cedar fire we changed the site format a bit in order to emphasize information regarding the fire and make it easier for you to help out with things like volunteering and donations. After almost 2 years we've decided to revert back to the the old format of the site with a few minor changes. One of those changes is the addition of a "Cedar Fire" page to the "Foundation" section of the site. This is where you can now find all the information and imagery regarding the fire.

 

Preview Reception for "The Watercolors of James Hubbell: Meditations on Nature and Life"

The Oceanside Museum of Art is proud to introduce a solo show of James' watercolors. Come to the museum to view the diverse selection of watercolors that James has created during his life. View the watercolors, visit with James and enjoy the hors d'oeuvres at the Preview Reception.

When: Saturday February 5, 5:00-7:00pm
*The exhibition will run from Feb.6 - March 26, 2005
Where: Oceanside Museum of Art 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA
Cost: $8 includes admission & hors d’oeuvres
Contact: Peggy Jacobs at (760)724-2033

 

New Interior Gate Finished for Julian Library

A James Hubbell designed gate welcomes visitors into the Julian Library. The gate is a beautiful composite of forged steel, bronze and stained glass.

The Julian Union High School District, a small rural school district located in the mountains east of San Diego, has collaborated with the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (county library) to jointly manage a shared-use library.

The new library located on the high school site, is open to the public as of September 2004. The gate can be seen during library hours.

 

Thank you to our hard working volunteers at the Ilan-Lael property

Our garden has become a place of healing for all who have come to work on and enjoy it's beauty. Many thanks to Ryan Casey & Bonnie McGee of Camp Stevens and Dr. Bill Roley for helping to facilitate volunteers for it's transformation.

During these work days there are always opportunities to help with our rebuilding efforts. Please check back for future work party dates.

These are planned work days but if they don't fit your schedule contact us to set up a time to come again. We are here almost continuously and we are always in need of help, please mention any skills. Email at lael@abac.com

 

Ilan Lael Sent out it's Quarterly Newsletter in October

It contains information about rebuilding progress and recent events, fundraising, Colonia Esperanza and more.

Watch your mailbox or get a printable version by clicking here:

October 04 Newsletter

To get on our mailing list (or emailing list) send us an email at lael@abac.com

 

We're working on 3 new projects

Hubbell Studios is happy to announce that we're working on 3 new projects.

Shelter Island Rotary Pavilion, Glorietta Bay Art Piece and Briarcrest Park

For more infomation on each project check out the projects section.