More resources for this category are located in the Site & Landscape section of our Green Built Homes Certification Levels page — under Phase 1: Site & Landscape as well as our Sustainable Landscape Design Resources page:
The land that Sheri bought had once been a tobacco farm, part of the neighbor’s family for three generations. Then it was sold to a would-be homesteader whose big promises […]
Parks and other public spaces are hubs for recreation, gathering, socializing, and providing opportunities to strengthen communities. They can also serve to provide greater resilience within our communities. Sustainably designed
Green Spaces that Give Back: Parks as Places for Community Resilience 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 was May 2014 when we first received an inquiry about forestry mulching a building lot in Weaverville to clear unwanted brush and invasive vegetation. Forestry mulching is a unique
A House Of The Hill: The Value of Site Integration in Sustainable Residential Development Read More
With more than two years of success in meeting the goals outlined for its community-focused campaign, Blue Horizons Project is excited for the next phase in its evolution and an
Renewed Commitment: Future Looking Bright for Blue Horizons Project Read More
As codes have changed and technologies have advanced in the 16 years since the program’s inception in 2004, Green Built Homes has continually evolved to encourage positive changes in the
Leaner and Greener: Green Built Homes Rolls Out Updated Checklist, New Certifications Read More
So you received your economic impact payment from the federal government and you’re not sure how to spend it. Maybe you’re fortunate enough that you don’t need to use it
Bang For Your Buck: 7 Ways To Use Your Stimulus Check For Energy-Efficiency Improvements Read More
Mike Herrick loves Western North Carolina for the area’s temperate year-round climate, and his wife Ellen wanted to live closer to their grandchildren on the east coast. But their shared
Sweet Spot: Custom Home Balances Comfort and Environmental Responsibility Read More
For millennia, the land we know as Western North Carolina has nourished and provided a home for thousands of species of animals, plants and fungi. The web of life here
Planting for Future Generations: A Journey Toward Bioregional Food Resilience Read More
How can a home be regenerative? What is it regenerating? And for whom? These questions are great fodder for coffee conversation, and as green builders, we often take the basics
Midwifing Sustainability: Building and Selling Permaculture Incubators Read More
