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GREEN RESOURCES DIRECTORY Design/Build (Directory for Green Architects, Residential Designers, Interior Designes, Builders, Contrator and LEED for Homes projects)

GREEN RESOURCE DIRECTORY for Residential Architects, Residential Residential Designers, Residential Interior Designers, Residential Builders, Residential Contractors , Residential Suppliers and LEED for Homes Projects

What do you know? Who do you know? Looking for experience in the following disciplines:

GREEN RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTS

GREEN RESIDENTIAL DESIGNERS

GREEN RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS

GREEN RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS

GREEN RESIDENTIAL REMODELING CONTRACTORS

GREEN RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS

GREEN RESIDENTIAL SUPPLIERS

LEED for HOMES PROJECT DIRECTORY

If you have experience with a Residential resource in any of the above disciplines,
and you would like to recommend that person/company or visionary,
please use the comment section below to do so.

You may also provide a link to your blog regarding any of these disciplines.

Posted by Eric Hughes "the green home designer" on 07/13/2007 07:05 PM

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36 Comments on GREEN RESOURCES DIRECTORY Design/Build (Directory for Green Architects, Residential Designers, Interior Designes, Builders, Contrator and LEED for Homes projects)

JUL

2007

GREEN BUILDERS

A great Green Builder in Michigan is Adam Bearup (RGBA) of the national award winning Hybrid Homes, LLC he specializes in LEED for Homes certified ICF & SIP homes and remodel. Please visit his informative web-site. They are the builders of one of the first LEED for Homes "Platinum" home in the state of Michigan.

3913 Fink Street
Muskegon, Mi. 49444
231-750-4647
adam_bearup@yahoo.com

GREEN RESIDENTIAL DESIGNER

A great Green Residential Design firm in Michigan is the national award winning Image Design, LLC. They have experience with many different sustainable construction methods such as Advanced framing, Insulated concrete forms (ICF's), Superior wall foundations, Structural insulated panels (SIP's), Earth bermed, Passive and Active solar designed homes. They are also strong advocates of Universal Design principles and the Not So Big House principles and are one of the few design firms actively promoting these progressive standards in home design. There are the Designer of one of the first LEED for Homes "Platinum" home in the state of Michigan.

2722 Richards Dr. SE
East Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506
616-974-0088
eric.idarch@gmail.com

GREEN CONTRACTOR

A great Green Contractor in Michigan is Jake Vierzen of the national award winning R-Value Concrete Structures. There are a ICF and poured wall contractor. Please visit there informative web-site. They were the installers of ICF form of the first certified LEED for Homes "Silver" and one of the first LEED for Homes "Platinum" homes in the state of Michigan.

3203 Eckert Road
Freeport, Mi. 49325
616-299-3654
jakev@rvaluehomes.com

GREEN BUILDER

Asheville, NC.

Marcus Renner. Marcus is a person I have worked with for the past severalyears. He is the former President of the Green Building Council, NC. and is a professor at Appalachian State. His background is in environmental science.

Appropriate Building Solutions, Inc. (Marcus' company) is a construction company that offers construction, design and consultation. Each member of our company has charged themselves with the goal of contributing to the health of our planet; building healthy homes that are structurally sound and ecologically friendly. By keeping abreast of current innovations in the sustainable construction movement ABS, Inc. can help you make appropriate decisions about your project. Appropriate Building Solutions, Inc. strives for a sustainable future.

http://www.abuildingsolution.com/

PO Box 2821
Asheville, NC 28802
828-350-0451

The Eco Builders, Inc.
Rob Moody

P.O. Box 1896
Asheville, NC 28802
(828) 337-0623
ecomoody@theecobuilders.com

The EcoBuilders, Inc. is an Asheville area green build/design firm. We specialize in residential construction, emphasizing wise resource use, indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and low site impact. The EcoBuilders, Inc. built the first certified Healthy Built Home. Our design services exemplify innovation, and environmental sensitivity.

http://www.theecobuilders.com/

My clients have used Rob Moody and RAVE about him!

DAVID TUCH

David serves on the Board at NLJ with me. He is an amazing person as is the work of his firm.

Equinox Environmental
David Tuch

37 Haywood St., Suite 100
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-6856
david@equinoxenvironmental.com

Equinox Environmental Consultation & Design, Inc. (Equinox) is an award winning multidisciplinary firm located in Asheville, North Carolina. They are leaders in environmental planning and design and are committed to environmental stewardship that balances land protection with ecologically sensitive development. Their mission statement states the following: "Equinox facilitates resource conservation and sustainable development by servicing private, public, and non-profit interests with high quality environmental assessments, planning, and design".

http://www.equinoxenvironmental.com/

ARCHITECTS

I have seen the work of this firm at the ECO-Dorm at Warren Wilson College...

Samsel Architects, P.A.
Jim Samsel

60 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
828.253.1124
jim@samselarchitects.com

Throughout our 20-year history, a key design principle of Samsel Architects has been the thoughtful integration of the natural and built environment.We incorporate these qualities into all our projects with high efficiency building envelopes, solar energy considerations, water conservation techniques and resource-efficient, healthy materials. We provide architectural services for residences, commercial, institutions, renovations and historic preservation projects. Each of our designs draws on the special character of our region as well as the individual features of the project site.

http://www.samselarchitects.com/

ARCHITECTS

Alice Dodson Architect PA
Alice Dodson

45 Lula Cove Rd.
Weaverville, NC 28787
828-645-9326
alicedodson@charter.net

Alice does incredible high-performance homes. I know her personally and have reviewed her work.

ARCHITECT & BUILDER

Ken Gaylord Architect/Black Hawk Construction

109 S. Main St.
Hendersonville, NC 28782
(828) 692-4550
info@kengaylord.com

http://www.kengaylord.com/

Ken has an outstanding reputation in the Greater Asheville area.

ARCHITECT

Architerra
Christopher Larson

16 Whisper Creek Lane
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 253-4621
c.larson@toast.net

A master of simplicity and charm.

GREEN BUILDER

A favorite of my clients!!!

Innova Homes, LLC
David Bennert

428 Haywood Rd., Ste. C
Asheville, NC 28806
828-252-9998
dbennert@innovahomes.net
http://www.innovahomes.net/

GREEN BUILDER

Hans has a degree in environmental science. He is about making a real contribution.

Jade Mountain Builders
Johann Doellgast

186 Cisco Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
828-216-3948
TallHans@hotmail.com

GREEN BUILDER

A builder chosen for an "upscale" conservationc ommunity overlooking the French Broad River, he is all about detail.

Majestic Estate Builders
Dan Steward

PO Box 1221
Arden, NC 28704
828-551-5670
dansteward@charter.net

GREEN BUILDER..and author of the book, Building Green he serves with me on the Board at NLJ.

Think Green Building
Clarke Snell

244 Barnet Mtn. Dr.
Marshall, NC 28753
828-230-9857
clarke@thinkgreenbuilding.com
http://www.thinkgreenbuilding.com/

JUL

2007

HERE is a LINK to a National Directory of Certification Programs for Healthy-Built Homes

JUL

2007

GREEN BUILDER

A Custom Builder using green and high efficiency products such as Bluwood, Steel Structural Insulated Panels, ICFs, Icynene, Polymer based Stuccos, Bamboo & More! Choose any plan, residential or commercial.

Go! Green Builders
Brian Sippel or Robert Rees

1105 Stratford Cove
Round Rock, TX 78664
512-743-6802
zyvest@gmail.com
http://gogreenbuilders.blogspot.com

AUG

2007

GREEN RESIDENTIAL DESIGNER

A great Green Residential Design firm in Texas is Stewart Home Plan & Design. As a licensed builder in Texas turned Residential Designer Chris has in-depth knowledge of residential Construction. He also is passionate about green building and the environment. Be Sure to read his Inspired Habitat Web-site it full of in-depth information.

9998 Dogwood Trl.
College Station, TX 77845
979-846-8900
chrisstewart1@verizon.net

http://www.inspiredhabitat.com/
http://mysite.verizon.net/res8b2c2/stewarthomeplanampdesign22/

SEP

2007

Hi Eric--

If you are looking for green professionals in the Lake Tahoe, Truckee CA area or the Northern Nevada region, we have an extensive RESOURCE GUIDE that is produced by the Sierra Green Building Association. Architects, engineers, design professionals and more. Even a few green real estate agents ;- )

Thanks Tamera! If you know any of them and can vouch for there work please add them to our list!

Hi Eric--

It will take awhile. I've used a number of these guys for my own remodels and builds. Others I have reviewed their work for a number of venues. I'm in the heart of the green action here in the Lake Tahoe/Truckee/Sierras. I'll be back with a start to the list shortly.

SEP

2007

Here is the start of my Lake Tahoe/Truckee CA area green builders/suppliers/more.

Watson Construction/Josh Watson and Ray Canterbury Can't say enough about these guys. They were the finish crew on my ICF and really worked with me to get things right. More than willing to explore what could be done with a construction type that wasn't "typical".

10585 Saxon Way, Truckee, CA 96161 530-587-3216 watsonconstruction@integrity.com

Easterbrook Painting/Jim Easterbrook Very familiar with low/no voc paint products. Brush instead of spray for less impact on the environment.

15666 Alder Creek Rd., Truckee, CA 96161 530-550-9332

Legacy Builders/Daniel Schnurrenberger Really love this guy! He has been involved in building energy efficient homes for quite some time. He's done everything from highly efficient stick frame to Timberframe with SIPS, ICF and is currently working on a strawbale. 530-210-4991.

More to follow.

Thanks Tamera! Any websites for these Builders?

Hi Eric--

I know Watson had been working on one... took a bunch of pix of my house a couple of months ago... I have a call in to Ray to get an address. Will let you know when I hear something.

SEP

2007

Thanks Tamara for adding to our list.

How are you all, I don't know what I am? I make Healthy, Colorful, Green recycled Countertops and cabinetry...going to be making them out of Bamboo soon, i'll keep you posted. my website has some information and links on it as well as contacts if anyone needs information, or if even someone is thinking about kitchen and Bath remodel, contact me, and maybe i can help walk you through some options so you feel more confident dealing with Kitchen and Bath Design or what type of countertop would be best considered Green, www.gotgreencountertops.com or email me at refresh@knology.net Id be glad to help and if i need services in regard to the members who posted before me i'll use them ialready copied this page for my resources. I run into customers and Its finally nice to have good contractors and Designers of Green to refer them to, that makes us all look good. I just joined this group today and trying to network, thanx for knowledge, Gene McDonald

DEC

2007

Nice Countertops Gene. Whish you were close to use for LEED points.

JAN

2008

I think the green market is quickly evolving away from being a niche to being a serious sector of the real estate business

If you are interested in added your green / eco real estate to a directory visit www.realout.com

I would have to agree with you. Green building will soon be the norm. And I believe it is long over due.

FEB

2008

Greener Mechanical HV Inc Heating, Plumbing, Air and Water Purification, Energy Mangement, Energy Star Products, Ecoquest Dealers

www.greenermechanicalhv.com

NewburghNY

845 561 3159

High Efficiency, Greener Solutions for home owners

THEY ARE GREAT

For Green Residential Builders...www.inERGYHomes.net

These are homes framed in fire resistant recycled steel with an exterior insulation system that exceeds Energy Star standards for air tightness. Rated at $1.25 p/day to heat and cool.

JUL

2008

GREEN CONTRACTOR

A great Green Contractor in Michigan is Adam Erdmans of Turtle Wall. They are a ICF and poured wall contractor. Please visit there informative web-site.

2431 Newport Dr. SW
Wyoming, Mi.
616-299-8726
adam@turtlewall.com

Photo Voltaic Installs on Maui.

Rising Sun Solar
PO Box 790807
Paia, HI 96779
w (808) 579-8287
f (808) 575-9878
Email Brad Albert: brad@risingsunsolar.com
Email Matias Besasso matias@risingsunsolar.com
Email Bari Barnes bari@risingsunsolar.com

www.risingsunsolar.com