Build Green Now is a Community Building Collaboration started in Kingston, NY by Henry Gage, Jr. and Sally Warren. Our focus is the study and application of energy efficient art and science. We are the team that built New York's first Hempcrete retrofit (started in 2019) and appear in magazines.
We are excited to launch the next phase of work - educate the people on how to Build Green Now. We think that education is "shovel ready" work a community can start now. The time is ideal because many strong community leader have self identified as ready to start. Our plan is to train 3-6 project teams in 2023 and start work on 3 residential properties and 3 commercial properties in New York.
In addition we are forming a team to start 1 project in New Jersey and a team to start 1 project in Puerto Rico.
By joining a team, your community has an opportunity to: a) visit hemp houses to research, measure and document best practices, b) learn insulations and energy efficiency best practices, c) learn basic electronics, plumbing and carpentry, d) learn how to make and install hempcrete and other natural materials, e) learn team building and f) learn project management.
For more details, pictures and videos visit: https://www.buildgreennow.net/
