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Green building refers to the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout the building life-cycle. While there are many components of sustainable building, […]
Hardwood Harvesters: Local Sawmills Play Integral Role in Tree-Cycle Movement Read More
Water and energy use are connected. Saving energy reduces water pollution. Conserving water, reduces energy use. Coal-fired power plants consume extreme amounts of water to produce electricity. Mining and burning
Smart Practices in Water Conservation Read More
Providing actionable information is the strength of the WNCGBC as an institution, and the Green Built checklist facilitates a more integrated approach to design and construction. If you’re looking for
Collective Impacts of Green Built NC Read More
In April 2016, the U.S. Green Building Council announced the Alternative Compliance Path (ACP), a pilot program designed to advance environmentally responsible forest management practices while promoting the use of
Support Your Local Forests: Root Cause to Connect Sustainable Forestry to Local Builders Read More
Natural building is similar to green building. It seeks to reduce the environmental impact of our dwellings without sacrificing health or comfort. Green building often includes materials that many see
Indoor Air Quality Checklist Maggie Leslie Ensuring healthy indoor air quality in a home starts with the very foundation. Many simple building techniques, from radon-resistant construction to drainage planes, can
Maggie Leslie: Indoor Air Quality Checklist Read More
The United States Green Building Council’s Vision as stated on their website is very inspiring, “buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within
Balancing Nature and Technology: Harmonizing Electro and Geopathic Stress Read More
All of a sudden there’s lots of small talk. Small and tiny houses are everywhere—on TV, in the movies, in the blogosphere, at conferences. Maybe there’s even one near you.
Small and Tiny Houses Read More
“Imagine a world that is ecologically sustainable, culturally rich, socially just and beautiful” This is the vision of the Living Building Challenge founder Jason McLennan. Folks familiar with the evolving
Good News, Bad News and the Living Building Challenge Read More
Infill building often involves a lot of tree removal. The lots we have found to build on in town have usually been vacant for many years and have had some
Trees and infill building Read More
