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Nicole Johnson, Designer, Certified Green Building Professional
Nicole has been around home remodeling projects her entire life. Her family moved around frequently, and it always seemed like they were updating the new home. While in high school, Nicole discovered her passion and talent for design while helping her parents design the family kitchen. She is new a graduate from the University of California Davis with a degree in Interior Architecture. Nicole uses her design, drafting, and communication skills to translate a client’s dream design into reality.

Nicole, has earned the title of Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) through Build it Green. Build It Green (BIG) is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient building practices in California. BIG organizes a Certified Green Building Professional Training (CGBP) course based on the overarching principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction and operation of buildings. Supported by a solid foundation of outreach and education, Build It Green connects consumers and building professionals with the tools and technical expertise they need to build quality green buildings. Incorporating green building products and practices in homebuilding and remodeling projects results in quality homes and financial savings for the consumer. These strategies serve to preserve our environment for future generations by conserving natural resources and protecting air and water quality. In order for the program to maintain strong credibility in the marketplace, recertification is required every other year. CGBP must obtain continuing education over the course of two years in the following areas: Energy and Building Science; Materials and Indoor Air Quality; Site, Landscaping and Water. Consumers who chose to work with Certified Green Building Professionals can be assured that they are working with a professional who is current in the latest advances in green building.

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