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When starting on a new project, it is important for builders to take into consideration the desires of homebuyers. The most in-demand style of housing continues to be single-family detached […]
Spending Green to Go Green: Are Buyers Willing to Pay More? Read More
Asheville is known for being a small, mountain town nestled among the forests. Our urban tree canopy is prized by residents and visitors alike for its scenic beauty, wildlife habitat,
Redlining and Green Trees: The History of Inequality in Asheville’s Urban Tree Canopy Read More
Hickory Nut Forest Eco Community: Where People Come Home to the Wild By Susanna Shetley Jane Lawson and her late husband, John Myers, pieced together several parcels of land in
Susanna Shetley: Hickory Nut Forest Eco Community Read More
Any good story has to have either an epic journey, a juicy romance, and/or at least the threat of violence to qualify as worthy. These requirements pose somewhat of a
Notes on a Design Journey: The Romance and Intrigue of Green Building Read More
Last fall, I attended the switch-flipping ceremony for the new solar array at Isaac Dickson Elementary School funded by Green Built Alliance’s Appalachian Offsets program. Consisting of 300 kilowatts of
In these times when everything feels expensive, we all try to find ways to save money and keep our homes comfortable. One of the easiest ways to save money in
Tips to Save Energy At Home: Simple, Low-Budget Ways to Save on Electricity Bills Read More
En estos tiempos cuando todo se siente que cuesta un ojo de la cara, todos tratamos de encontrar maneras para ahorrar dinero y mantener la comodidad de nuestros hogares. Una
Editor’s note: The earliest days of our nonprofit’s Energy Savers Network program are remembered by co-founder Brad Rouse in this excerpt from his new book, “Climate Warrior: Climate Activism and
A Movement Begins: Reflecting on the Roots of Energy Savers Network Read More
Energy Savers Network (ESN) is a program of Green Built Alliance that provides free energy-efficiency upgrade and weatherization services to income-qualified households in Buncombe County, which has helped more than
Blue Horizons Project is building on the success of its Solarize campaign last year with an enhanced commitment and broader investment in no-cost solar for low-income families through its Neighbor
