Michael Anschel is owner and principal of Otogawa-Anschel Design Build,
serves on the board of Minnesota Greenstar, and is CEO of Verified
Green. Energy efficiency, sustainability, owner issues, design
Discovered during a kitchen remodel, a failing wall-foundation intersection was rebuilt with steel, concrete and engineered lumber.
Michael Anschel has a practical recipe for an innovative 100+-year exterior cladding solution.
It may not be a Perfect Wall, but this high-performance wall system is more practical to build, especially in a cold climate and when working with multiple subs.
These two interviews with Michael Anschel and Michael McCutcheon are part of a series of conversations that editor Dave Holbrook had with green builders around the country.
A simple reorganization of existing space and thoughtful material choices maximize efficiency and “green” appeal.