GreenEarth Structures 970-734-6645 - About The Owner

My Construction Evolution - How I got here
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.

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. 
As a step in this dedication I have recently completed the testing and am currently a USGBC LEED™-AP. This will allow me to build green more confidently.

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.
People’s needs to travel, have food on the table (be able to cook TV dinners in the microwave) and be warm/cool in your place of work and at home. I see nothing wrong with having any of these things. I just wish they were more accessible to all people and not the domain of a tiny fraction of us. Hydrogen fuel will do this while cleaning up the increasingly polluted air we breath!

This LINK will take you to a couple of very interesting sites related to the fast approaching hydrogen fuel revolution.
 www.phoenixproject.net      &    http://www.clean-air.org/

Homes For The Homeless
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.
Spread The Knowledge
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.




Necessary Additions To Any GreenEarth Structure
• 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.

Paul Wellman's Resume

I look forward to hearing from you.
Paul Wellman

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