Alternative Housing/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions about designing and building homes and outbuildings, especially for colder climates. I am expert in timber framing, but of course I also know about other kinds of residential construction techniques and materials. Because of my emphasis on using local materials and organic alternatives, I know quite about about Green Building and am willing to do the research to find out more.

Experience in the area

I've been a timber framer for 21 years, working as a general contractor who designs and builds custom timberframe homes, working as much as possible with local organic materials, from foundation to finish. I've built houses from timbers, adobe, logs, and standard materials. I also have expertise in designing, building, and setting up pre-fab remote camp facilities on terra firma or temperate glaciers for research and expeditions, using helicopters for support.

Organizations

Timber Framers' Guild of North America

Education/Credentials

B.A., M.F.A.

Past/Present Clients

Private homeowners, developers, and icefield expedition companies.