Ray Anderson Quote

John Picard is the real deal.  He brings to every challenge a very quick mind, a high energy level, and a vast background of real estate experience and  pioneering sustainable design.  I find him always to be trustworthy and a valuable advisor.
— Ray Anderson, Founder and Chairman Interface, Inc.

Dr. Cheryl Hill Quote

John Picard is both a forerunner and pioneer of the "green movement". He also has been established as a "holistic" environmentalist who constantly thinks of the future and the quality of life of those of the grassroots to corporations. His passion to cause people to understand the environment remains the same for all.

- Dr. Cheryl Hill, Integrity International Consulting Group, LLC

Rick Fedrizzi Quote

If there’s one person you want at your side when navigating the ever shifting issues of energy, technology and sustainability, it’s John Picard. He’s one of the rare individuals that can comprehend possibility and then link it to specific, actionable activities, something CEOs like me value beyond measure. His creativity and enthusiasm are like lightening in a bottle and in today’s complex environment, we all need more of that.

- Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chairman of the U.S.G.B.C.

Gregory Colbert Quote

Picard is one of the planet’s most passionate and inspiring leaders in sustainable technologies. He has a singular breadth of vision and the ability to successfully implement innovative solutions that have proved time and again to be game changers.


—Gregory Colbert, creator of Ashes and Snow


John Picard & Associates

John Picard & Associates was founded on the principles of bringing a natural systems approach to traditional business issues. Our team is committed to bringing this approach to our clients projects. With an emphasis on the built world, we have assisted our clients in producing a sustainable and efficient outcome in each project. Founder John Picard is one of the preeminent environmental consultants in North America. Since his start as a residential and commercial builder in the 1980's, John has pioneered a philosophy of natural systems and sustainable design in his work as a green building engineer, corporate strategist and thought leader. Over the past 20 years John was involved with the founding of the US Green Building Council, became the original member of Interface's Dream Team, and has helped dozens of corporate clients globally.


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