More resources for this category are located on our Green Built Homes Certification Levels page — under Phase 7: Materials as well as our Sustainable Building Materials Resources page:
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
When it comes to choosing casework and millwork for a project, often the choice comes down solely to cost. This can lead to casework with a limited lifespan, made of
Building your dream home is a unique experience. It requires you to be honest with yourself about your family’s current and future needs, and gives you to the chance to
How to be a Good Customer: Tips for Not Going Crazy While Building Your Home Read More
In more than a decade as a green builder, I’ve built two homes for myself. The first one was easy. The house was built on a fairly normal mountain lot
Home for Life: The Complexity and Compromise of Building My Second and Last Personal Home Read More
It’s on, people; it is so on. The Asheville Collaborative of the Living Building Challenge is hosting an architectural competition to design a mixed-use building based on the incredibly demanding
It’s Alive! The Living Building Challenge Design Competition 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
Years ago, and I do mean years, a friend/client told me she was pregnant and needed to renovate a room in their home for their new baby. “Terrific” I thought.
The IAQ perspective: From a Green Design and Build Baby Boomer Read More
My wife Laura and I decided to buy a 1960’s rancher in downtown Black Mountain to renovate for ourselves. We liked the feel of downtown and wanted to be close
The Rhodo Renovation: A case study in “Right Size” design 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
