October 29, 2026

Carlos R. Villamar Presents Passive Solar Living Buildings & Innovation Protection at George Washington University

Villamar Firm founder Carlos R. Villamar delivered a guest lecture at George Washington University for Analytical Tools for Energy Management (EMSE 6285), taught by Elvin Yüzügüllü, D.Sc. The presentation, “Passive Solar Living Buildings & Innovation Protection,” explored how buildings can collect sunlight, store heat, move air naturally, cycle water, and grow food. Topics included passive solar greenhouses, insulation, thermal mass, rammed earth, aquaponics, and integrated approaches to reducing building energy demand before adding renewable power. The lecture also addressed protecting innovation through patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, and licensing, including common intellectual property pitfalls for startups and universities.

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