We’ve been waiting for this good news for years. Recently, Duke Energy announced that they were expanding their generous rebate for new energy efficient homes into all North Carolina’s Duke […]
Duke Expands RNC Rebate into Duke Carolinas Territory Read More
The sustainable building sector is often seen as a luxury, but why not as a basic necessity? Sustainable buildings, also known as green buildings, minimize the use of resources, reduce
The Green Evolution of Affordable Housing: Green-Certified Affordable Housing is a Win-Win Read More
As I sat down to plan my first duplex build as a general contractor, the vague aspiration of “building green in Asheville” became a dizzying stream of questions. In what
Blueprints for Going Green: Green Built Homes Checklist Clarifies Steps to Better Building Read More
It has always appealed to me to live in a home that uses fewer resources than average. My first home was a salvaged 1800s log cabin rescued from the kudzu
Ranch Remodel: Transforming a Typical 1970s Home into a High-Efficiency Homestead Read More
The town of Biltmore Forest, with its stately homes and tree-lined streets, is one of the Asheville area’s most prestigious communities. Soon-to-be certified at the silver level through LEED for
Greening the Forest: The First LEED home in Biltmore Forest Read More
A new residence hall being completed at Appalachian State University this summer is the culmination of years of work and evidence of a commitment to sustainability that runs throughout
Residence Halls Go Green: App State Invests in Sustainably Certified Homes for Students Read More
Cameron Donnell has built his career in the green-building industry, previously working as an energy auditor and currently serving as a solar-energy consultant at Sugar Hollow Solar. Donnell and his
The Green Lifestyle: Solar Installer Gets Green Home of His Own Read More
Builder Gus Katsigiannis of Familia Enterprises partnered with recurring clients Mark McCraw and Beth Lassiter to build his first net-zero home in the Falconhurst neighborhood of Asheville. The team first
Built for the Future: Passive Solar Net-Zero Home Made to Last Read More
After 60 years of combined federal service at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Tony Wayne and Kimber Scavo’s decision to build green was a logical extension of their lifelong work
Living Their Values: EPA Employees Build Dream Green Home in Asheville Read More
As builders, we occasionally have to explain the benefits of constructing a Green Built Home to our clients. But when Peter and Diane Burkard approached us about building their new
No Need to Move Mountains: Small Details Deliver Dynamite Score on Custom Home Read More
