Home in a Forest: Why the Appalachian Mountains are One of the Hardest Places to Maintain a Home
When a tree falls in the forest, does it rot? Of course the answer is yes. When we build our homes out of trees, can they rot? Same answer. The […]
Garret K. Woodward: Building a Better Future
Building a Better Future Garret K. Woodward When Boone Guyton moved to Asheville in 1991, “There wasn’t a green building movement.” But, Guyton knew he was somewhere that could potentially
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Seeing the Light: Myths About Light Bulbs
How many green builders does it take to install a lightbulb? Lightbulbs are so easy to use that they’re the subject of countless jokes. Buying a lightbulb and putting it
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Designing Communities Where People Love to Live
I grew up in a neighborhood that was a built upon converted cornfields. Each lot was one-half acre and fenced. We rarely socialized with our neighbors. It’s not that we
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Garret K. Woodward: Tapping into the Future
Tapping into the Future: Craft Beer Giant Sierra Nevada Opens Green Facility in Mills River Garret K. Woodward Cheri Chastain loves her job. “It’s really heartwarming and great to work
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Garret K. Woodward: Getting Through Winter on $28
Getting Through Winter on $28 Garret K. Woodward James McGarvey shakes his head. “I cringe when I hear somebody is paying more than $50 a year to heat a house in
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Our Path to Net Zero: One Family’s Effort to Live Their Truth
My wife and I have chosen to prioritize our home as the lynchpin of our effort to live more sustainably. It is hard to overstate the impact our homes
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Garret K. Woodward: Out of your car, into your world
Out of Your Car, Into Your world Garret K. Woodward It’s another sunny day in downtown Hendersonville, but David Hazzard has other reasons for the smile on his face. “I’ve
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Choosing Windows: Part 1
Selecting windows for custom homes or buildings is complicated. It’s among the biggest material investments in upfront costs. The choice includes durability, functionality, and energy use concerns. Of green building’s top 3
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Design with Plants
Plants are a keystone to the sustainable landscape and using native plants, drought tolerant plants, and edible plants is one of the easiest ways to promote a more ecologically sensitive