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The land that Sheri bought had once been a tobacco farm, part of the neighbor’s family for three generations. Then it was sold to a would-be homesteader whose big promises […]
Energy Star Certified * HERS 11 * Passive Solar * Solar PV In 2019, we started to talk about selling our beloved West Asheville home. We knew if we played
There’s No Place Like Home: The Story of the Reardon Residence 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
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
Here’s your chance to be a detective: The next time it rains, notice what happens to the rain falling on your roof. It probably flows into a rain gutter and
Having worked with his local design-build company for many years, my husband Will Nicholson developed a plan for building our house in the forest near Asheville. Experience and knowledge from
Conservation with Compromise: Building Green on a Budget with a Touch of Extravagance Read More
Two local Asheville green builders were selected to receive the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) prestigious Housing Innovation Award this year. Asheville joins cities such as Denver and Seattle with
Two Local Green Builders Win National Housing Innovation Awards Read More
Green Built Alliance is welcoming fellow nonprofits and local schools to apply for funding support to complete clean-energy projects in 2020 through its Appalachian Offsets program. Appalachian Offsets funds renewable-energy
Appalachian Offsets Offers Funding for 2020 Clean-Energy Projects Read More
The answers to these questions often define green buildings. But as we expand our thinking about how to create green communities, we must think more holistically. Progressive municipalities across the
Designing for Density: Green Affordable Homes at East Haven Apartments Read More
