We provide enduring value to contractors and homeowners by helping them to making existing or new homes green. Our services include plan reviews, certification under LEED for Homes, NAHB, Energy Star, HERS ratings, and building analysis. Read our blog at http://www.greencurmudgeon.com
We need to bring green building techniques to the mainstream, focusing on high performance buildings, reducing consumption, improving health and durability. Only then can we focus on using more sustainable materials and renewable resources.
Consulting - Green Building
Both Residential and Commercial
Environmental Design and Construction Magazine Excellence in Design Awards:
First Place: Residential Exterior, 2003
Runner Up: Residential Interior, 2003
2 Honorable Mention Awards: Single Family Residential Home category, 2004
Southface Energy Institute Award of Excellence for Leadership in Environmental Stewardship, 2003
EarthCraft House Leadership Award, 2006
Remodeling Magazine Remodeling Design Awards, Honorable Mention -Green Remodeling, 2007
Residential Design Build Magazine Excellence Awards, First Place - Green Home 2008
NAHB Green Building Awards:
National Green Building Award - Remodeling 2004
Green Building Advocate of the Year – Remodeling 2005
National Green Building Award - Remodeling 2006
Green Building Advocate of the Year – Remodeling - 2007
Sustainable Buildings Industries Council (SBIC) Best Sustainable Practices Award -2005
Energy Value Housing Award - Silver 2009
LEED AP Homes
NARI Certified Remodeler
NAHB Certified Trainer
LEED for Homes Provider Rep/Green Rater
EarthCraft House Verifier
Certified HERS Rater
Building America Builders Challenge Verifier
NAHB National Green Building Program Verifier
USGBC Residential Advocate
Chair USGBC Atlanta Chapter Residential Committee
Board Member, Greater Atlanta Home Builders Green Council
NAHB Certified Trainer
LEED AP Homes
Carl's expertise combines a wide-ranging blend of hands-on experience running a successful construction company and a whip-smart understanding of green building and building science. He is an engaging speaker and a highly respected teacher and trainer. - Leah Thayer, Senior Editor, Hanley Wood.
We offer training in green building for industry professionals including keynote speeches, short seminars, full day, and multi day training. Trainings can be customized for your climate and product. See excerpts from our training at http://www.youtube.com/GreenCurmudgeon
We focus on promoting green building and renovation through a wide range of educational efforts at trade shows, webinars, articles, blogs, and keynote speeches.