Passive Solar Cooling
Passive solar design usually describes heating strategies for colder winter months. By concentrating windows on the south sides of a home, the sun provides free heating. Our passive solar design
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Smart Practices in Water Conservation
Water and energy use are connected. Saving energy reduces water pollution. Conserving water, reduces energy use. Coal-fired power plants consume extreme amounts of water to produce electricity. Mining and burning
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BK’s Compost Water Heater
Heating water is expensive and comes with many hidden environmental and societal costs. For growers, gardeners and residents passionate about their landscape, compost water heating measurably decreases these costs and substantially increases
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Natural Building
Natural building is similar to green building. It seeks to reduce the environmental impact of our dwellings without sacrificing health or comfort. Green building often includes materials that many see
Choosing Windows Part 3: Materials Exposed to the Exterior
When choosing windows for a home, deciding on the material exposed to the outside is important. This post is focused on the exterior window parts exposed to weather. While many materials
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Choosing Windows Part 2: Total Window Area and Orientation
Knowing the impacts of window quantity and their orientation with the path of the sun will help the process of choosing overhangs, covered porches, U-factor (R-value) and especially Solar Heat
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Cutting Energy Use: Prioritizing Cost-Effective Weatherization for Existing Homes
It can be tough to get excited about invisible influences that affect our homes, but one of the most important is proper weatherization of existing homes and buildings. The best
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Choosing Windows: Part 1
Selecting windows for custom homes or buildings is complicated. It’s among the biggest material investments in upfront costs. The choice includes durability, functionality, and energy use concerns. Of green building’s top 3
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Keeping Homes Cooler and More Comfortable in the Summer
Western North Carolina is a popular destination in large part because of its climate. Not too hot and not too cold with the right mix for most people. We are
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Green Building’s Top 3 Priorities
Green building reduces negative influences on health, the environment and society. These are my top 3 priorities for Asheville green builders and green building in the Southeast US. They are general ideas
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