Virgil Blower

Virgil is a co-founder of Building Integrity, a structural straw panel company based out of Columbia, Missouri that was formed in March 2024 to join the first cohort of New Frameworks' Seed Program. Virgil’s previous experience in the trades was primarily based in remodeling and interior finish work, which he continues to do between straw panel projects with Building Integrity. He is excited about learning and helping to advance sustainable building practices that create healthy, regionally-sourced, durable, and highly-efficient buildings.