As development continues its rebound the question remains if we will build better than we did before, the same, or worse. The opportunity to build better sites, working with the […]
Top Five Strategies to a Sustainable Site Read More
Thinking about installing solar PV in Western NC? You’ll need to learn about the locally available utility buy-back agreements and decide which one is right for you. We’re fortunate in
Succeed with Sunsense Read More
We are within days of making it to the final finish details of our Green Built NC home in Asheville. We still lack a second radon test and some of
Rainscreens are systems that ensure an airspace, behind a building’s siding or exterior finish. This airspace has profound influences on the physical effects of rain on our dwellings and their
If you’ve been calling water vapor a contaminant, stop it. You’re not helping. I’ve confess I’ve said it before myself, but I was wrong. There was a lot of discussion
Water vapor is not a contaminant – and ventilation systems are not dehumidifiers Read More
There has been a lot about our electric utility lately mostly in regards to the coal ash spills. I imagine that is enough of an issue that Duke is
Net Metering the Sequel Read More
Is it just me? Or, does there seem to be an unprecedented number of energy related spills going on right now? In November, in rural Alabama, a train derailed and
As I write this it is bitter cold out with the by now customary 1/4″ of stingy snow on the roads. Not bad enough to stay home but bad enough
Green Building and Beer Read More
We are finishing up a GreenBuilt NC home in Asheville and got our permits and started the process to add a 4kw Photovoltaic (PV) system. At the same time this
Net Metering fair pay Read More
If you knew that you could save a meaningful amount of energy for less than $100, would you do it? So often we think that energy efficiency has to be
