All posts tagged with green

November 09, 2009

Why Can Lights Are No Good

Can lights make you look bad, in more ways than one. Here's a brighter idea. Read more...

 
 
November 03, 2009

The Perfect Remodeling Storm

We are truly on the verge of an explosion of green building that will change the way we remodel forever. Read more...

 
 
June 23, 2009

From Treetips to Glulams: Part 2 on Sustainable Forestry

Part 2 of Michael's videoblog of Canadian forests: engineered products that are smart and efficient with the timber we remove. Read more...

 
 
June 16, 2009

Understanding Forestry

Greetings from Canada, where I'm learning how "clear-cutting" can take place in a sustainable harvested forest. Read more...

 
 
June 09, 2009

Done Biting My Tongue

Now that the NAHB has staked out its position against climate reform, I have to say it: "NAHB's Green Building Standard" is a slap in the face to every well-intentioned builder and remodeler out there who is trying to do the right thing. Read more...

 
 

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Michael Anschel

thumbnail image Michael Anschel is the owner and principal of Otogawa-Anschel Design Build, a nationally recognized and award-winning design and build firm and a committed leader to the green building movement in Minnesota. A native of Minneapolis, he lived and worked in China as a teacher and TV show host, returning to Minnesota to study sculpture at university before forming his company in 1997. Among other professional affiliations, Michael is vice-chair of the board of directors of Minnesota GreenStar and CEO of Verified Green, Inc., which consults with builders, remodelers, architects, and state and city officials on green building.