Rick Schwolsky

Rick Schwolsky, construction manager for the 2015 Greenbuild Unity Home, has worked in the residential construction industry for more than 40 years with a special focus on high-performance homes. Before joining Hanley Wood in 1993 as BUILDER’s construction editor and later launching EcoHome magazine, he was president of Grafton Builders, a successful custom home building company in Vermont.

Rick Schwolsky's Posts

Technical Report: Insulation

by Rick Schwolsky

New BuildingGreen report evaluates product performance and environmental attributes of insulation.
Grand Award
EHDA Grand Award: Montecito Modern

by Rick Schwolsky

This remodeling project proves that an existing home can be modestly modernized to meet new design ideals and performance requirements.
Grand Award
EHDA Grand Award: Montecito Modern

by Rick Schwolsky

This remodeling project proves that an existing home can be modestly modernized to meet new design ideals and performance requirements.
Merit Award
EHDA Merit Award: Hacienda Ja Ja

by Rick Schwolsky

The compact footprint of this LEED-Platinum Texas home preserves existing live oak trees and promotes passive design.
Merit Award
EHDA Merit Award: Hacienda Ja Ja

by Rick Schwolsky

The compact footprint of this LEED-Platinum Texas home preserves existing live oak trees and promotes passive design.