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Did you know that construction waste is the top type of waste added to any landfill? According to a 2018 EPA study, “the construction industry contributed more than 600 million […]
Greener Remodeling Choices: Going green can help you save green! Read More
One of the best “bangs for your buck” with electrification upgrades is to replace your electric water heater with a heat pump water heater. Did you know that water heaters
Best Bang for your Buck: Heat Pump Water Heaters Read More
If you haven’t recently moved into a brand-new, green-certified home (or aren’t anxiously waiting for the build to be complete), chances are you’re one of the four in 10 Americans
Health Considerations in a Green Remodel: Knowing Your Home’s History is Key Read More
From a patio or walkway to a custom fireplace, designing your backyard’s features with natural stone has become more popular in recent years for its beauty and durability. To be
Sustainable Stone: Lowering the Environmental Impact of Your Hardscaping Project 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
Construction projects are notorious for going over budget. Whether you are building a new home or renovating an existing one, there are numerous challenges. These challenges are sometimes overlooked, leaving
Design-Build for Budget: Making the Case for Design-Build Homes Read More
The opportunities for biophilic architecture in an industrial office park are not as limited as they might seem. Eagles Nest Outfitters, an Asheville-based outdoor company also known as ENO, had
The Value of Biophilic Office Design: ENO’s HQ Gets a Facelift Read More
After a close friend of the community froze to death in 2016 while sleeping along the banks of the French Broad River, the BeLoved Asheville team mobilized to make a
Macro Heart, Micro Home: BeLoved Village Building Sustainable, Affordable Housing Read More
Becky Wood and Carol Kemp came to us several years ago with the goal of relocating from Seattle to build a new net-zero house in the Asheville area that would
Net-Zero House, Below Zero HERS: Recent Project Sets New Green Built Homes Record Read More
We all know from experience that being immersed in nature makes us feel calmer, happier and rejuvenated. We seek a connection with nature, particularly when we are feeling stressed or
Love of Life: Incorporating Biophilic Design at Home Read More
