Written by Dana Perrigan

Helmut Schmidt is an impressionable guy who wants to make an impression.

When he saw "An Inconvenient Truth" - Al Gore's documentary about climate change - Schmidt was inspired to take action. The native San Franciscan and manager of the family-owned firm S & L Realty bought a modest Sunset District house. He gutted it and, using the latest technology in sustainable building, created one of the greenest, most energy-efficient houses in San Francisco.

The day it went on the market late last month, Schmidt put up a Web site to help others learn how to incorporate more sustainable features into their homes when they build or remodel. The site also serves as a forum to share the latest techniques in sustainable construction.
"How we live is important," said Schmidt, 39, who is married and has two young daughters. "And I think we can make changes that really matter without it being a big hassle."

For the full-article, see link: SF Chronicle: Sustainable Home Makes an Impact in SF