Project Team Unveiled

After months of working with our architect, we have reached a point in the project to move to the next stage. Incorporating input from industry professionals in an effort to mold our Dream Home into a state of the art residence, we are proud to introduce the following members of our Project Team:

Home Owners / LEED AP: Tim & Sarah Southwell
Architect: Don Briggs (www.briggsarch.com)
CAD Professional: Jeff Stahlecker
LEED Provider: Kristin Shewfelt (www.archenergy.com)
Energy Rater: Russ Hellem (www.energetechsinc.com)
Engineering Firm: Brian Solan (www.m-m.net)
Log Home Supplier: Rick Shaw (www.culturedlogs.com)
Alternative Energy: Lee Tavenner (www.solarplexus1.com)
Home Systems Integrator: Rick Trauth (www.ghostfighters.com)
Experienced Contractor: Jim Albrecht

You will note the LEED Provider, Architectural Energy Corporation, on the list. In the past week, and becoming comfortable with their individual services, we are pleased to move forward under their direction for eventual pre-certification / certification of the project under the USGBC’s LEED for Home Rating System criteria.

In the coming month, I will post individual introductions from each team member, as you get a better glimpse into their industry focus and coupled experience with residential projects and Green / Sustainable Design.

We are also presently putting together a list of potential contractors / project managers that we will interview for the job. Via phone conversations, face to face meeting, and a strict qualification process, we are hopeful to have this individual identified soon and added to the Project Team accordingly.

Our first charrette meeting is now being scheduled for latter part April where we will dissect the current design detail and introduce many aspects of operating systems / materials which will find their way into the final project. I will do my best to recap these meetings as a way to educate viewers into understanding how our project unfolds, subject matters being discussed, the LEED for Homes process, and latest technology / green aspects being entertained for implementation. From here we will go to eventual implementation, construction, and move-in. Keep checking in, for it proves to be a most exciting ride.


Good Health and an Abundant Tomorrow to all.

Tim