Sim Van der Ryn, Early Practitioner of Green Architecture, Dies at 89
Credited with designing the first eco-friendly office building, he never forgot the lessons he learned observing communes in the 1960s.
This obituary for dear old bud and friend of SFZC was reprinted in the Press Democrat so both links are included. He died on October 19 of this year.
New York Times obit also posted at the Santa Rosa Press Democrat
San Francisco Chronicle obit - these obits may have a paywall
Cuke What's New post about Sim's passing from October 21st