In depth technical knowledge gained in the USA in energy efficiency in the built environment as well as net zero energy development and financing, has made Sean Rodrigues a leader in the design and development of net zero energy communities. Sean’s Hydrogen based zero energy development concept, located in Monterey California, is an American Institute of Architects award winning concept and Sean’s Shiloh Sustainable Village Project, located in California, was selected to participate in the U.S Green Building Council’s LEED™ Neighborhood Development Pilot program, one of a limited number across the USA.

As founder of Sky Blue Impact, Sean Rodrigues is guiding the group in the investment and development of net zero energy social housing and infrastructure projects in Africa and the USA.

Sean has participated as speaker at many “Green” conferences on the US West Coast including, West Coast Green in San Francisco, Discover Brilliant in Seattle, Green Finance and Investment Forum West in San Francisco. Recently, Sean was a speaker at AZA Architecture conference Cape Town.

Sean has a Professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of the Witwatersrand (1992) and has been a LEED ™ v.2 Accredited Professional, since 2003.