David Bergman is an ecodesigner, architect, author and professor. He is the founder of DavidBergmanEco, author of Sustainable Design: A Critical Guide and the blog EcoOptimism.com, which is dedicated to the belief that positive, often symbiotic, solutions exist to our environmental and economic issues.
Bergman is the Program Director for the New York School of Interior Design's Master of Sustainable Interior Environments, the only degree program dedicated to sustainable interior design. He also teaches studio, sustainable materials, and a course, Frontiers in Sustainable Interior Environments, which looks at the next 'frontiers' for the interior design profession.
Bergman is also adjunct faculty at Parsons School of Design, teaching since 1995, where he has created courses in sustainable design for multiple departments.
In his professional work, he is an architect, interior designer and consultant, a LEED Accredited Professional, a Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD) and Living Future Accredited. He is also a product designer, having founded an eco-lighting company, Fire & Water.
Recent speaking gigs have included "Teaching Green," a symposium sustainability in design education which he co-chaired.
His work has been featured in numerous publications including The New York Times, Dwell, Metropolis, Architectural Lighting, Interior Designs. In addition to his book and blog, he has authored essays and publications including most recently "Sustainability Districts for NYC: Building an Equitable and Resilient Future," "Communicating Sustainability in Architecture," and "EcoOptimism, or How We Come Out Ahead of the Game."
In his blog, he maintains an extensive and regularly updated database of Single-use Plastics bans and fees worldwide.
David Bergman is an ecodesigner, architect, author and professor. He is the founder of DavidBergmanEco, author of Sustainable Design: A Critical Guide and the blog EcoOptimism.com, which is dedicated to the belief that positive, often symbiotic, solutions exist to our environmental and economic issues.
Bergman is the Program Director for the New York School of Interior Design's Master of Sustainable Interior Environments, the only degree program dedicated to sustainable interior design. He also teaches studio, sustainable materials, and a course, Frontiers in Sustainable Interior Environments, which looks at the next 'frontiers' for the interior design profession.
Bergman is also adjunct faculty at Parsons School of Design, teaching since 1995, where he has created courses in sustainable design for multiple departments.
In his professional work, he is an architect, interior designer and consultant, a LEED Accredited Professional, a Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD) and Living Future Accredited. He is also a product designer, having founded an eco-lighting company, Fire & Water.
Recent speaking gigs have included "Teaching Green," a symposium sustainability in design education which he co-chaired.
His work has been featured in numerous publications including The New York Times, Dwell, Metropolis, Architectural Lighting, Interior Designs. In addition to his book and blog, he has authored essays and publications including most recently "Sustainability Districts for NYC: Building an Equitable and Resilient Future," "Communicating Sustainability in Architecture," and "EcoOptimism, or How We Come Out Ahead of the Game."
In his blog, he maintains an extensive and regularly updated database of Single-use Plastics bans and fees worldwide.
Teaching Green: A Symposium on Sustainability in Design Education
Greening Our Existing Building Stock
Moderator for panel discussion for crossover professional/lay audience
The Built Environment Series
Panelist for crossover professional/lay audience
Green Design as (Un)usual
Current thoughts on sustainable design and higher education facilities
Presenter to group of higher education facilities planners and designers
Frontiers of Sustainable Lighting
moderator of panels at lighting conferences
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Traditional Home Magazine
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A.O.M., Editor in Chief, Traditional Home Magazine
His authoritative and engaging delivery shows that Mr. Bergman has mastered the material - eco-friendly design without shooting over the heads of designers, decorators, architects, or consumers. The talk felt like a conversation, not a speech. The audience remained interested throughout.
Design Arts Seminars, Inc.
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M.N.R.F., Director of Educational Programs, Design Arts Seminars, Inc.
We hired David Bergman in 2008 to conduct a series of 15 seminars attended by over 1500 design professionals… David delivers information-packed presentations with professionalism, expertise and passion.
GreenHomeNYC
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C.F., Executive Director, GreenHomeNYC
Thanks so much for speaking… It was quite a success… You did a great job of conveying the idea that green design is modern, fresh and can be beautiful. It is always a pleasure to see you speak, and I look forward to asking you to speak at another GreenHomeNYC forum.
SF Mart
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E.H., Live Green, Live Well, SF Mart
(Your) presentation on lighting was a perfect addition to the conference, and I heard positive comments from designers… I hope we can work together in the future.
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