In the last eight years, I’ve had the pleasure of working on and visiting many “green homes” across the country. Without exception, clients and homeowners feel good about living a […]
Comfort and Asheville Green Building Read More
Moisture from rainfall can be a serious problem for many homes and buildings, particularly if it builds up behind the exterior cladding. Homes and buildings built in areas with high
Moisture Drainage Management Read More
This is going to be a quick one, because it’s the middle of my workday and yours. We’ve got forest fires burning in WNC and no rain in the forecast.
Forest Fires and Air Quality in WNC Read More
The North Carolina Energy Efficiency Alliance has recently completed a study to identify commonly missed requirements of the North Carolina energy code, and they have followed that up with some
New Energy Code Training Materials Available Read More
We have now had a battery back up and enlarged solar system for about 6 months and have driven our electric LEAF for about 5,000 miles over that time. We
Solar surplus- A conundrum Read More
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
Passive Solar Cooling Read More
And I got it at Home Depot. I decided on the Ego because I have excess solar generated electricity from my roof top solar system. We net meter and
You’re interested in living sustainably, wouldn’t it be cool if all your neighbors were, too? For people who live in green communities, that’s a reality. Planned communities, where the focus
Better Together: Community & Sustainability Read More
Later this month, my husband Matt and I will celebrate our five-year anniversary in our new net-zero energy house. When we built the house we made a commitment to use
I have to clean my solar panels, and you probably do too Read More
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
BK’s Compost Water Heater Read More
