John Picard

JOHN PICARD

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John Picard is regarded as one of the preeminent environmental consultants in North America. He began his career as an architect, builder, and entrepreneur. In 1995, John made an important personal transition from building big to building smart when he built his own home to operate completely off the grid. His experience, passion, and commitment to sustainability have helped him become one of the most sought-after experts in his field. Picard was one of the first members of President Clinton’s Greening of the White House team that developed environmental energy audits and innovative upgrade recommendations for the complex. Picard has been published in numerous major trade publications and books and has been a keynote speaker for Fortune 500 companies, universities and technology events. He has received awards and honors in the fields of architecture, energy and environmental science.