Having worked around residential construction for years, starting as an HVAC contractor, I was anxious to build my own home. When my wife Jill and I had an opportunity in 1998 to do so, we chose to use SIPs for the high-performance envelope. We were so impressed with the result that I started Structures NW.
Our model was helping owner builders, design and close in their project using
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs).

Jill and I have both been involved in sustainability for many years. Jill trained with The Climate Project and as a sustainability consultant worked extensively with non-profits, governments, realtors, and the private sector to educate them about reducing their carbon footprints and the relevance of social equity.

With a keen interest in promoting building science, I became a Sustainable Building Advisor with Earth Advantage Institute and studied Passive House and Zero Net Energy modeling.
I have also worked with three SIP manufacturers over the course of 25 years.