“It’s the embodiment of what we do,” Jon says. “Green thought, green design, green building. But simple. Natural convection, airflow, heat banks, healthy indoor air, passive stabilization of temperature and humidity. You don’t have to use straw bales, but they do so many things at once it becomes a no-brainer.” A Veteran’s Path Into the Trades Like many veterans, Jon’s path into adulthood started with a choice to serve. “I was a young punk who needed straightening out,” he says. “I got that. I suggest it to any young person.” When he left the military, his skillset didn’t directly translate into civilian life—at least not on paper.
“I knew I wanted to do something tangible. Something I could see and touch at the end of the day.”
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