The Caterpillar Residence was the first to earn the distinction of LEED Platinum for Custom Homes on the Central Coast. As such it presents the opportunity to discuss environmentally conscious design decisions including water catchment, solar PV panels, rammed earth walls, passive solar heating and cooling on a spectacular site located within the Santa Lucia Preserve near Carmel. In a discussion moderated by Amanda Dameron, Digital Content Director for Dwell magazine, Jonathan Feldman, Architect; Michael Heacock, LEED consultant; David Easton, Rammed Earth Works; and David Knight, Monterey Energy Group will present the challenges and opportunities available to residential architects and homeowners who seek sustainable solutions in new construction.