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economic heart of his hometown - Flourtown , Pennsylvania . It is with the image of those strong , durable structures of his childhood in mind that he established Gristmill Builders in Stowe , Vermont , in 1992 . Long before sustainability gained traction , Brendan was already dedicated to creating high-quality and eco-conscious homes that would positively affect the lives of their owners and those of the people around them . “ Prior to founding Gristmill Builders , I worked as a forest ecologist and biologist . Operating around the US ’ s northeast , I would collaborate extensively with developers on large land-clearing projects , taking care of the ecology and the forestry aspect of the sites . Passionate about the sustainability and ecology side of my work , I eventually realized that if I genuinely wanted to make a change , I would have to take the reins and be in charge of my own projects . With significant experience in building homes acquired during

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