Leadership role: Built Green Industry Leaders keep program moving ahead

In the fall of 1999 John Kurowski, Kurowski Development Co., and a small group of industry leaders set out to bridge the funding gap for Built Green Colorado. The program was wrapping up an initial three and a half-year funding grant provided by the Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation. Led by Kurowski, the group came together under the name Built Green Industry Leaders with the mission to assure the continued success of the program.

We thank John Kurowski and our other Built Green Industry Leaders for their generous contributions in time, leadership and funding:

• James Hardie Building Products, whose exterior finish products are durable. low-maintenance, and environmentally sensible.
• The Rheem Team, which is committed to bringing highly energy efficient heating and cooling systems and products that protect indoor air quality to the home building market.
• Boise Building Solutions' engineered wood products meet the demands of environmentally conscious consumers.
• Trex, the leader in durable, low-maintenance decking products made of recycled materials.
• Whirlpool Corporation, a world leader in energy- and water-efficient appliances for the home.
• U.S. Home Corporation, the largest builder of exclusively Built Green homes in Colorado.
• Kurowski Development, whose owner, John Kurowski, helped found Built Green Colorado and is known as the national spokesman for the program.
• Grace Construction Products, whose environmentally-friendly waterproofing and moisture control products make homes more durable

The leadership by these companies and the individuals who represent them is clear in its direction: to bring about a dramatic. meaningful change in the way we build, operate and maintain homes, and to achieve a healthier, more efficient and sustainable home and world environment. They believe in the motto of Built Green, and encourage others to embrace it as well: This place is everybody's home.

Steve Andrews consults with builders for E-Star Colorado and writes on energy issues (sbandrews@att.net). E-Star (www.e-star.com), is a nonprofit home energy rating system that works with both new and existing homes statewide.

2008 Built Green Colorado

Home Builders Association of Metro Denver, 9033 E. Easter Place, Suite 200, Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 778-1400 fax: (303) 733-9440  info@builtgreen.org

Last Updated: 10/05/2007