Primary Job Title Member of the Advisory Board Primary Organization 
Project Frog
Gender Male
John Picard began his professional career as an architect building expensive homes for people who, as he puts it, “had way more money than sense.” After a life-changing ride in a private jet, Picard set out to use his talents to help others envision and implement sustainable business solutions. Picard’s insights and practical energy solutions were
instrumental in the Greening of the White House in 1993. This led to the creation of the U.S. Green Building Council, now one of the world’s most influential and fastest-growing nonprofit organizations. John continues to translate many of his most innovative ideas into successful projects for commercial buildings, college campuses, and even entire towns by explaining the elegant principles of Natural Systems Designs.
More recently, Picard was featured as the “green prophet” on the Discovery Channel’s Planet Green. Today John Picard balances his consulting work with personal appearances, advancing ideas that promote innovation and sustainable solutions in every sector of the new economy.
