About Green Building Solutions

Green Building Solutions provides unbiased and holistic design consultancy and training in sustainable construction. Specialising in energy efficiency and natural materials for the self build market.

Green Building Solutions was founded and is run by Mark Saich.

Mark has worked in the construction industry for over 25 years starting with an apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery and then 10 years in local authority (building control and environmental health) and 10 years as a sustainable construction consultant and project manager for an approved inspector (private sector building control).

As well as ensuring compliance with the building regulations and Housing Act standards, Mark was involved with Home Energy Conservation Act duties, promoting carbon reductions and providing energy efficiency advice for home owners/occupiers, and producing SAP ratings.

Mark has a Higher National Certificate in Building Studies, an Honours Degree in Environmental Science, and has a post graduate diploma in Architecture (Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies) through the Centre of Alternative Technology.

Proud and active members of:

AECB Member The Good Homes Alliance The Green Register
Passiv House Hub Logo Passiv House Member
Earth Building UK NHER Passive house