While codes have changed and technologies have advanced in the two decades since our inception in 2001, Green Built Alliance has continually evolved to encourage positive changes in the building […]
Green Built Homes Updates + New Professional Accreditation Read More
On 2.7 acres in Candler, not far from shopping and services, is a thriving community of 12 certified Green Built Homes created by Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity. Previously the
Affordable for the Long Haul: Habitat Tests New Style of Housing in Curry Court Read More
Green-built homes afford their residents countless benefits. Healthier indoor air quality, lower energy bills, and increased comfort top the list. These benefits should be available to all people, especially our
Green Building for All: Green Building is Key to Affordable Housing Read More
My wife Deb and I moved to Asheville in 2003 with the dream of building green homes around a farm. At the time, green building was a new concept and
Holding the Vision: The Winding Road to Our Dream Green Home Read More
In tandem with Green Built Alliance’s updates to incorporate regenerative design principles into its statewide Green Built Homes certification program, the nonprofit is launching a monthly series of in-depth, inspirational
GBA Launches Regenerative Design Workshop Series in Asheville Read More
We’ve written here before about the benefits of a green-building certification to homeowners for energy bills in particular, such as the assurance that your builder is following many of the
Indoor Air Plus: A Green Building Certification Program That’s All About the Details Read More
Enjoy an inside look at the home of Mary Love, owner of Love The Green Team, a woman- and veteran-owned full-service real estate company. Built inside the Olivette Riverside Community
Watch: Tour of Platinum Net Zero Green Built Home in Olivette Read More
The Department of Energy would like builders to up their game. Though it is worth celebrating the average 20% greater energy efficiency advertised by the Energy Star for Homes program,
Lessons from Asheville’s First Zero Energy Ready Home Read More
Administered by the Asheville-based nonprofit Green Built Alliance, Green Built Homes is updating its statewide certification program this year to incentivize builders to incorporate elements of regenerative design in their projects.
Green Built Homes Evolving to Encourage Regenerative Design Read More
By now you’ve watched me argue against the common reasons people fail to seek green certification on their home, and you’ve read my follow-up detailing common problems that can happen
Residential Green Certification Program Guide Read More
