
At the heart of our company is the desire to make families happier, healthier, and wealthier. We believe our commitment to continuing education and experimentation keeps us at the leading edge of this ever-evolving industry. And our building performance experts are certified, insured, experienced and committed to bringing you the absolute best in customer service.
Rick von Schnier
sustainable building consultant & certified energy expert

Rick constantly researches, scouts and continues his advanced education to remain at the leading edge of this ever-evolving industry. He uses his own home as a laboratory to test and experiment with new products and efficiency methods.
Also known as the Green Guru, Rick holds the following certifications and affiliations:
- LEED Green Associate - in progress
- LEED for Homes™ Green Rater
- ENERGY STAR® Partner with Green Building Authority
- HERS Rater
- RESNET® Green Rater
- Austin Energy Green Building Program Rater
- Comprehensive Home Energy Auditor
- Texas Home Energy Auditor
- Austin ECAD Auditor
- Builders Challenge Verifier
- NAHB Green Verifier- in progress
- Dept. of Energy 2009 IECC
- NEAT Weatherization Assistant Software Trained
- InterNACHI Green Building Inspector
- NCI™ Certified Residential Air Balancing & Diagnostic Technician
- Home Energy Tune-Up™ Auditor
In addition to his industry Certifications, Rick holds a MFA from Carnegie Mellon University and a BA from the University of Northern Colorado. As an entrepreneur he is committed to creating businesses that can change the world.
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