- About The Owner - About The Owner| I have been building
things as long as I can remember. I grew up with a machine shop in my backyard so my building roots are in steel fabrication. I was in a carpenter mode for a few years and then went back into building big steel things for the coal industry. Then I got into the sawmill business for twenty years and built custom log homes for fifteen of those years. My experience in the high-end custom home business assures that your structure can be as much of a dream home architecturally as you desire. For about twenty years I had a sawmill and built Scandinavian Scribe-fit log homes all over the state of Colorado. I have buildings from four hundred square foot cabins to ten thousand square foot mansions under my belt. This experience allows me to include log roof / floor systems and log accents to make a GreenEarth Structures unique. I have used lots of SIPS panels and ICF block. I believe that my varied background has allowed me to think outside of the box when I am designing a building. The last three homes I have built have proven to be very energy efficient. These homes were built using what I considered to be the best materials and techniques available to me at the time. They supply the inspiration for my current building system. The next one will be less expensive to build, probably more energy efficient and will need less maintainance. Please look these homes over here. Here is a link that will give you a bigger picture of my interests and background. Here is my resume. I
really
invite
comments here. If you have ideas about how to
improve
or enhance these ideas please let me know.
If you see any pitfalls let me hear about them! Paul Wellman 970-734-6645 paul@greenearthstructures.com |
What Is Needed Is Out Of The
Box Thinking.
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I am dedicated to creating living environments that are green, environmentally friendly, energy efficient, non-allergenic and built to last for generations. I
feel one of my obligations is to research new technology introduced
into the
building field. I must make sure I am building using techniques and
materials
that are environmentally friendly while still being cost effective. GreenEarth Structures is the result of my
research. I believe that we each have an obligation to do what we can to save our planet if we are to turn things around. We cannot continue to pollute the earth’s air, water and soil. We must start to loosen our grip on our hydrocarbon fuel addiction. I also believe we can’t continue to denude the planet of trees just to put a roof over our heads. There are much better alternatives. I am not pessimistic about the potential outcome of the
current
world situation. I believe through the vast amount of technology
growing up around us
lies the answer to the worlds energy needs. One such technology is hydrogen fuel technology.
This
one technology will solve many of Man's
age old problems. This LINK will take you to a couple of very interesting
sites
related to the fast approaching hydrogen fuel
revolution. |
| If we are to evolve to a
place where there is not constant and growing strife we must improve
the plight of the world's poor. I have been in contact with Phillip Snyder CEO of GLOW Ministries International about the situation in Haiti. Phillip has been working with the poor in Haiti for over thirty years. He has a grassroots understanding of what is needed. My communication With Phillip has given me inspiration to work on a design for extremely simple, inexpensive housing for the homeless of Haiti. Here is a page on what I am currently thinking about homes for the homeless. |
| The
combination of all the technologies used in GreenEarth
Structures makes them super insulated, structurally sound,
maintenance free, non-allergenic, insect proof, fireproof, sustainable
and don’t
forget still very reasonably priced.
I feel that another of my obligations should be to see
that everyone
has the knowledge needed and the building materials available to make
the right choices when it comes to one of their most valuable
investments. Homes, offices or commercial buildings are some of the
most environmentally sensitive as well as one of the most economically
important investments of our lives. The
extra effort and green energy (dollars) invested up front in
ecologically sound building practices will pay you and the generations
that inherit your wise investment great dividends. This applies whether you are doing new
construction of a remodel. If your dream is a “do it yourself cottage” I can give as much or as little consulting as necessary. This could be on or off the building site. I would be happy to work with your architect and/or contractor to get them up to speed using GreenEarth Structures technology. I can handle any demand made. |
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Environmentally friendly advanced HVAC
systems using HEPA filters with air
to air heat exchangers and uv lights
to make these ultra tight buildings immune to "Sick Hous Syndrome"
• Advanced lighting, passive/active solar design, photovoltaic, solar water heating systems, water harvesting and energy efficient windows will be included in your design whether you are doing new construction or upgrading an existing structure. |
My resume is here if
you wish to know more about my
work history.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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