David Johnston
David Johnston, Author, Green Building Expert and President of What's Working. David is a leading thinker behind the green building movement, transforming the way we think about building. Johnston’s current book, Green Remodeling: Changing the World One Room at a Time, has been hailed as the definitive guide to green remodeling techniques. His previous book, Building Green in a Black and White World, was published by the National Association of Home Builders Press. David is a much sought after lecturer and keynote speaker and has received numerous awards for his work including the prestigious “Corporate Excellence Award for Sustainable Development” from the University of Colorado, and the “Environmental Hero for 2004” title by Interiors and Sources Magazine. Johnston was also named “Builder of the Year” by the Washington, D.C. chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and has been inducted into the Remodeling Magazine Hall of Fame. He is the founding designer and consultant to the California Build It Green program.
About Green Fusion, Johnston says:
"Green Fusion Design Center has redefined the market for green products and furnishings in the Bay Area. They have brought market savvy, design and ecological living together in a way that will be a catalyst for retailers across the country to match. Their sense of service, true caring for their customers and commitment to providing products that are the real, green option stands them head and shoulders above the competition."
Articles by Johnston have been published in Fine Homebuilding, Professional Builder, Professional Remodeler, Custom Builder, Qualified Remodeler, Remodeling Magazine, Good Cents Magazine, Natural Home Magazine among other national publications and local newspapers. Johnston’s book, Building Green in a Black and White World was published by the National Association of Homebuilders Press in 2000. His most recent book, Green Remodeling: Changing the World One Room at a Time, was published by New Society Press and won the 2005 Nautilus Award.