Advanced Green Building: Building Science

9/12/2010 12:00:00 AM 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM John Barrows John Barrows is President of J. Barrows Inc., a company that has provided construction services, general contracting, construction management, and consultation services for over 30 years. Their projects include historic renovation, remodeling, and new construction not only at home on the East End of Long Island but also Nantucket, Hilton Head, SC, and the Adirondacks of upstate New York. Many of their projects over the years have incorporated Green Building principles, before they were recognized as being “Green”. Their projects have included such characteristics as geothermal heating systems, passive solar design, photo-voltaics, advanced insulation strategies,and the careful selection sustainable materials. John is also a founding partner of Performance Path Solutions, LLC, a company that brings innovative building practices to the building industry through educational programs and innovative products, and provides green and energy conservation consulting services. John is a nationally recognized author and speaker on topics including Green Building, construction and production management, and business management. In addition to presenting his own seminars, he has worked with the National Association of Home Builders to develop and teach some of their designation courses. John serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Home Builders Education, the Executive Board of the New York State Builders Association Research and Education Foundation, and the Executive Board of the Long Island Builders Institute. John is also the Chairman of the Long Island Green Homes Council. John holds the designations of Certified Graduate Builder, Graduate Master Builder, and Certified Green Professional. He is a Green Building Verifier and also provides training for Verifiers of the National Green Building Standard.