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Builders and Subcontractors in Bozeman
The following are people you'll want to consider working with on your green project.
Contractors, Builders and Architects
  • AA Craftsman— Remodeling is a form of green building, by nature. By taking what is old and transforming it into something new, we minimize the amount of new materials that are used. Often an older home can surpass modern energy efficiency standards by simply installing new insulation or replacing old windows. Contact Art Albin, PO Box 118 Bozeman, MT 59771 (406) 586-5714 (406) 580-8168 email: Art@AAcraftsman.net
  • Bozeman Building Traditions — Ed Adamson developed and built the multi-home Energy Star development on Turtle Way (near Bozeman Beach) incorporating green concepts such as insulated staggered stud construction, reclaimed wood and metals, and photovoltaic solar panels integrated into the roof. Contact Ed Adamson, PO Box 4480, Bozeman, MT 59772, (406) 585-7526 (406) 539-3700 email: Bbtedandbecky@bresnan.net
  • Bozeman Bungalow Company — BBC specializes in Arts and Crafts style homes with an emphasis on energy efficiency. Contact Frank Dusl, Bozeman Bungalow Co LLC, 4447 West Babcock Street, Bozeman, MT 59718 (406) 587-2678
  • Carbon Neutral Builders of Montana — Carbon Neutral Builder builds and renovates homes that decrease their carbon footprint by 50% or more through use of energy efficient appliances, windows, insulation, heating and cooling systems, plus solar based energy systems. Contact Adrien Tanguay, Carbon Neutral Builders, 601 North Willson Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 600-4993 adrien@cnbmt.com
  • CWJ & Associates, Inc. — A committed and knowledgable green builder with a number of very cool projects completed. Contact Josh Blomquist — Bozeman, MT (406) 580-8369 email: jpblomquist@hotmail.com
  • Davidson Builders — Gray Davidson is a custom builder and remodeler specializing in energy efficiency, healthful interiors, reclaimed materials, and timberframing. Gray and his team have worked with a wide variety of green building techniques and materials and can help specify the most appropriate and cost effective choices for a project. Contact Gray Davidson, PO Box 1121, Bozeman, MT 59771, (406) 580-1704 email: graydavidson@3riversdbs.net
  • Intrinsik Architecture — One of Bozeman's leading architecture and land planning firms known for their progressive design sensibility, custom fabrication and commitment to sustainable practices. Contact Dan Harding or Rob Pertzborn, 111 North Tracy Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 582-8988 email: rpertzborn@intrinsikarchitecture.com
  • Luminous Construction Group — Amy Purdie and company are Energy Star registered general contractors. They built a "green" that was featured during the SWMBIA Parade Of Homes in 2006. Contact Amy Purdie, P.O. Box 532, Bozeman, MT 59771 (406) 579-7359 amy.purdie@gmail.com
  • Lyric Architecture — Owner Joe Schwem's own home & office utilizes green-technology and sustainable materials. The house was featured on the homes-across-america website. Contact Joe Schwem, 114 E Alderson, Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 587-0609 email: Lyricarch@aol.com
  • Mitchell Construction — General contractor with good knowledge of green building methods. Contact Stuart Mitchell 24 S Wilson Suite 8, Bozeman MT 59715 (406) 580-9619 email: sm406@montanadsl.net
  • Nordesign — Dick Pence is our builder. He's a seasoned designer who specializes in historic home renovations in Bozeman. Dick registered as an Energy Star builder. Contact Dick Pence — 321 S. 8th St, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 579-6372
  • Penny Lane Home Builders — Homes built using "Not-So-Big" design principals. "Built Green" checklisted, Energy Star registered, follow Health House guidelines from the American Lung Association using no/low VOC paints/stains/adhesives. Contact Penny Murray — Bozeman, MT, (406) 581-1382, email: pennymurray@msn.com
  • Riverbend Builders Inc — Promoting sustainable building by combining smart design, energy efficient systems, and recycled materials. Contact Matt Madden, P.O. Box 6396, Bozeman, MT 59771, (406) 522-0260
  • Rocky Mountain Woodwright — Healthy and Sustainable Building Practices. Remodels, New Construction, Fine Woodworking, Solatube and Paperstone installation. Contact Mike Kelly, PO Box 6131, Bozeman, MT 59771, (406) 579-0587 email: montanawood@msn.com
  • Story Mill Center — Bozeman based Blue Sky Development, Kath Williams and Comma Q Architecture have teamed to for Bozeman's most ambitious planned "green" project to date. The Story Mill Center plans to restore the historic Story Mill into an eclectic and diverse neighborhood with a mix of residential and retail space governed by LEEDs green building practices, parks and 34 acres of open space and trails accessible by Story Mill residents and the public. Contact Mathew Crocker or Chaucer Silverson — Blue Sky Development, Bozeman, MT, (406) 522-9644, email: info@storymillcenter.org
  • V2 Design — V2 Design is an exclusively green architecture firm. The firm challenges assumptions and expectations through the process of listening, investigating and designing. Contact Vanessa Van Beusekom, RA, AIA, LEED-AP — V2 Design, Inc. 809 East Davis Street, Bozeman, Montana 59715, (406) 624-6627, cell (406) 581-9202 email: vanessa@vtwodesign.com
  • Zimtor Architecture — Firm specializing in green design. Contact: Thor Arnold, 413 East Birch St, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 582-1499 email: thor@zimtor.com
  • Photos of Energy Star Solar Projects in the Bozeman and Missoula area.
Consultants and Green Build Information
  • Refuge Sustainable Building Materials — Refuge is Bozeman's premier source for green building materials and information. Refuge promotes sustainability in the built environment through sales of products which respect human health and the natural world. Refuge strives to maximize social and environmental wellness while maintaining financial profitability. Contact Dave Schaub, Steve Bruner, Kirk Mallette, and Mary Schaad, 714 East Mendenhall, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 585-9958, email info@refugebuilding.com
  • Bozeman Biofuels — Renewable Energy & Consulting, Bio Fuels. Paul House, Bozeman, MT, (406) 580-3223, email: paul@bozemanbiofuels.com
  • Comfort Engineering Inc. — NCAT state certified verifier energy audit consultant performs blower door tests, infra-red imaging, energy audits, hydronic radiant heat systems, solar thermal, and air to air heat exchangers. Michael McPherson, Bozeman, MT (406) 581-4724
  • Energy Advisory Services — State certified ENERGY STAR Home verifier, performance tester and energy engineer provides consulting services in planning, certifying, promoting and marketing of energy efficient buildings, including access to the energy efficient mortgage. A founding member of the US Green Building Council trained in the LEED 2.1 Certification. Contact: Dave Drummond, (406) 581-9971 email: dtdrummond@yahoo.com
  • Kath Williams and Associates — LEEDs certified consultants specializing in commercial LEEDs projects and a newly formed division focucsing on residential certification. Contact: Casey Dudley, LEED AP Residential Program Administrator, Bozeman, MT (406) 581-6875 email: caseydudley@bresnan.net
Insulated Foundation Systems
  • Big Sky ICF — R-Control Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation, structural insulation panels (SIP), R-Control Roof Insulation. Big Sky Insulations, Inc. 15 Arden Drive P.O. Box 838 Belgrade, MT, USA, 59714 (406) 388-4146 phone email: contact@bigskyrcontrol.com
Hydronic Radiant Heating Systems
  • Baker Light Industries — Hydronic radiant heating, heat exchangers and solar thermal hot water systems. Contact Wayne Baker P.O. Box 183 Alder, MT 59710 (406) 842 7227 (406) 596-1186
  • Warm Floor Systems inc — Hydronic radiant heating specialist with a reputation for being very thorough and thoughtful with his system designs. Contact Steve Little 417 North 3rd Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 586-4464
  • Radiant Engineering — Designers and installers of radiant heating systems. Contact Wayne, 501 East Peach Street, Suite A, Bozeman, Montana 59715, (406) 587-3442 email: radiant@radiantengineering.com
  • P J's Plumbing & Heating — Licensed plumber with experience installing radiant heating systems. Contact Pat McMullen, 30 Red Oak Dr, Belgrade, MT, (406) 388-5060
  • PermaFloors — Installer of Gyp-Span gypsum radiant heated floor underlayments for use with hydronic heating systems. Contact Steve Hasterlik, 11775 Horseback Ridge Missoula, MT 59804, (406) 586-6578 (866) 721-6575 email: steve@permafloors.com
  • Bozeman Building Traditions — BBT specializes in finished concrete floors ideal for use with radiant floor heating systems. Contact Ed Adamson, PO Box 4480, Bozeman, MT 59772, (406) 585-7526 (406) 539-3700 email: Bbtedandbecky@bresnan.net
Plumbers and Gray Water system installers
  • P J's Plumbing & Heating — Licensed plumber with experience installing solar thermal heating systems. Contact Pat McMullen, 30 Red Oak Dr, Belgrade, MT, (406) 388-5060
  • Williams Plumbing, Heating & Utilities — Bozeman's largest plumbing contractor. Contact: Doug Schnell, Williams Plumbing & Heating, 2131 Industrial Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 922-3114 email: dschnell@willplumb.com
Solar Photo Voltaic and Solar Thermal Systems
  • Planetary Systems — Solar photo voltaic electric systems, solar thermal, radiant heating. Contact Bill vonBrethorst, Box 340, 262 Badger Road Ennis, MT 59729, (406) 682-5646, email: brethors@3rivers.net
  • Independent Power Systems — Solar photo-voltaic electric systems. Contact Orion Thornton, 1404 Gold Ave #4, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 587-5295, email: montana@solarips.com
  • Liquid Solar Systems — Solar thermal hardware and radiant heating specialist. Contact Todd Hoitsma, 702 E. Peach Street, Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 581-1972 email: liquid.solar@mac.com
  • Solar Plexus — One of Montana's most established alternative energy design and installation companies. Solar Plexus in Missoula has a retail showroom with displays of solar-voltaic panels, wind turbines, and hydro electric systems. Solar Plexus does installations all over the state. Contact Lee Tavenner, Rip or Mary Hamilton, 1605 Stephens Ave, Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 721-1130 email: solplex@montana.com
  • Build it Solar.com — Plans, tools and information to do renewable energy and conservation projects. Hundreds of projects - from changing a light bulb to building a solar home. Design information and tools for building renewable energy projects. Nothing For Sale - just free ideas, plans, and information. Contact Gary Reysa email: gary@BuildItSolar.com
  • Find Solar — This online directory offers links to qualified solar energy system installers in all areas of the country. The web site also gives consumers a place to estimate costs and output of solar systems for hot water, electricity, and pool or spa heating.
  • North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners — NABCEP offers national, credentialing and certifications for renewable energy professionals. Their mission is to support, and work with the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries, professionals, and stakeholders to develop and implement quality credentialing and certification programs for practitioners.
Electricians
  • Christie Electric — Licensed electricians focusing on energy efficiency. Christie Electric performs energy efficiency upgrades to commercial buildings, and encourages energy efficient lighting in residences by encouraging use of LEDs (light emitting diodes), energy star florescent lighting and dimmer where appropriate. They also install Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) as an alternative to bathroom exhaust fans which dump heated air directly out side. The use of HRV's recapture heat from the air and preheats fresh air distributed throughout the house, which helps keep the house healthier and safer by exhausting harmful VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds). Contact Mike Christie, P.O. Box 4205, Bozeman, MT 59772, (406) 587-2903 email: mchristie@montanadsl.net
Local Insulation Manufacturers and Distributors
  • Corbond — Neil Ganser is the founder of this Bozeman based insulation manufacturer. CORBOND insulation is formulated for Bozeman's high altitude and cold winter weather. The website has good information on how urethane foam is installed and why it's better than traditional batt insulation. 32404 Frontage Road, Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 586-4585 email: corbond@corbond.com
  • Montana Urethane Systems Supply Inc — MUSS is a distributor of products for the spray-in-place polyurethane foam insulation industry. They distribute polyurethane chemicals and coatings manufactured by Resin Technology Company. 2641 Jackrabbit Lane, Unit E Bozeman, Montana 59718, (406) 388-5304 email: info@mturethane.com
Insulation Installers
  • BioSeal Insulation — Specializing in water-based urethane foam and cellulose insulation. Contact Greg Parks, PO Box 1125, Livingston, MT 59047, (406) 223-3381 email: bioseal@wispwest.net
  • Advanced Insulation — Certified CorBond insulators. Contact Wayne Smith or Dave Smith, (406) 570 1396 or (406) 209-0004
Siding Contractors
  • Covers All Siding — James Hardie recommended installer. Contact David Folsom, PO Box 4304, Bozeman, MT, (406) 579 8530 or (406) 582-8111, email: casconstruction@bresnan.net
  • Tri-State Exteriors LLC — James Hardie recommended installer. Contact Kit Carbah, 3422 S 12th Ave Rd #218 Nampa, ID, (208) 573-1394
Windows and Doors
  • Rocky Mountain Window — Distributors of Jeld-wen, Pozzi, Norco and Summit windows. Contact Otto or Ben 251 Evergreen Drive, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 587-4600, email: rmwosnajdr@aol.com
Automated Control Systems
  • Integrated Audio & Technology — Shawn Black, Technology Integration Architect. Energy-saving whole house systems for controlling HVAC, lighting and entertainment. Contact Shawn Black 1627 West Main, Suite 191, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 579-5564 email: shawn@ru-integrated.com
  • Poindexters — With twenty years experience designing and installing music and video control systems in homes and businesses, they have installed systems for the Bozeman CooP, Comma Q Architecture, CTA Architecture, Daily Coffee, Intrinsik Architecture, ZimThor Architecture. Sell "Green" Acoustical Control Products under our new division called "Media Hardware". Contact Bill Costigan 28B Shawnee Way, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 586-4488 email: info@poindexters.com
Cabinetry and Cabinet Makers
  • Neil Kelly Cabinets — Award winning Portland, OR based cabinetmaker. Contact Paul Quimby 2636 NW 26th Ave. Suite 200 Portland, Oregon 97210 (503) 335-9207 email: PaulQ@neilkelly.com
  • Wagner Cabinetry — While not specifically a "green" cabinetry supplier, Wagner Cabinetry is local, and they're known for creative design and working within a range of budgets. Brian Wagner (406) 587 5806 email: info@wagnercabinetry.com
  • Bridger Kitchens — Neil Kelly Cabinets dealer. 7540 Pioneer Way, Bozeman, MT 59718 (406) 582-1001 email: info@bridgerkitchens.com
  • Center Mark Industries — Cabinet box makers. 20900 Frontage Rd Ste D Belgrade, MT 59714 (406) 388-3347
Finish Carpentry
  • Rocky Mountain Woodwright — Healthy, sustainable building practices. Remodels, new construction and fine woodworking. Contact Mike Kelly, PO Box 6131, Bozeman, MT 59771, (406) 579-0587
  • Lindquist Craftsmanship — "From earth to heirloom / from rustic to refined" creating high-quality furniture, cabinets, doors, trimwork, wood floors using sustainable methods. Contact Brian Lindquist, PO Box 213, Bozeman, MT 59771, (406) 209-4201 email: lindcraft@hotmail.com
Interior Surfaces and Tile
  • Glass Roots — Recycled glass tiles fired in solar power kilns. Contact Courtney King, 5920 Sourdough Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 581-4078 email: jen@glassrootsofmontana.com
  • Eco-Terric — Natural upholstery and green home furnishings. Contact Rowena Finegan, 716 East Mendenhall, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 582-7643, email: info@eco-terric.com
  • Fantasia — Wide selection of recycled glass tile. Contact Tricia Kulbeck, 5 East Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 582-0174, email: tricia@fantasiashowrooms.com
  • Konkrete Blond — Custom Concrete Staining. Contact Kristine Werner, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 587-0158
Paint and Plaster
  • Charlie Finch — Painting contractor who specializes in paint with no V.O.C.s or solvents. Bozeman, MT, (406) 209-1919
  • New Age Artisans — American Clay specialist. Contact Jeremy Mistretta, Bozeman, MT, (406) 570-6199
  • Progaia — Painting contractor who uses only environmentally responsible, sustainable, non-polluting, professional grade, green certified paints and finishes. Missoula, MT, (406) 721-1368
  • Howe Painting — Bozeman, MT, (406) 580-0932
Landscaping
  • Blanchford Landscape Contractors — Using natural materials and indigenous plants, they create intimate, inviting outdoor living spaces that enhance views, neutralize extreme weather conditions and make the most of a property's features. Contact Andrew Blanchford,(406) 587-3057, email: andrew@blanchfordlandscapecontractors.com
  • Greenspace Landscaping.com — Creating beautiful outdoor living spaces through sustainable landscape design and installation. Contact Bill Halpin 34039 East Frontage Road Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 586-375 email: billhalpin@imt.net
  • Beth MacFawn Landscape Design — Known for her signature designs since 1998, Beth's philosophy is "to create a place of harmony within the existing environment." Her use of native plants, whenever possible, enhances this philosophy. Contact Beth MacFawn P.O. Box 6421 Bozeman, MT. 59771 (406) 587-5211 email: beth@montanalandscapedesigner.com
  • Westscape Nursery — Westscape Nursery is a wholesale grower of native and locally adapted plants for sustainable landscapes and enhancement of upland and riparian environments for both public and private landowners. They also broker locally grown large trees and aquatic plant material. Their client base includes landscape contractors, designers, architects, builders, and conservation planters as well as sales to the general public on a cash & carry, "no frills" basis. They supplied plants for the Northern Plains Resource Bldg in Billings - the highest level LEEDS certified bldg in MT. Contact Robert & Laura, Westscape Wholesale Nursery 110 Progressive Dr. (corner of Airport Rd. & Spain Bridge Rd.) Belgrade, MT (406) 388-1116, email: westscapenursery@yahoo.com
  • ForeverLawn.com — They're not your father's astro turf. Evergreen Waterless Lawns is a Boise based distributor of ForeverLawn which, in our opinion, is the most realistic artificial turf on the market. Plus it's LEEDs certified and made of recycled content. Contact William Lish, EverGreen Waterless Lawns LLC (208) 890-1867, email: egwaterless@cableone.net
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