Don’t be brainwashed by ‘green washing’ By Rob Moody on 03/16/2006 Green building has become a buzzword around Asheville. Consumer demand stems from homeowners interested in lower energy bills, healthy indoor …
Use rainwater management as a ‘best management practice’ By Shawn Hatley on 03/16/2006 A national campaign promotes rainwater management as a best management practice, or environmental protection practice, to achieve large-scale …
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Renovate your house the green way By on 03/16/2006 Many building materials are shipped 4,000 miles or more before use. The green route to go is simply to reuse the materials …
A case study of a prize-winning, green Asheville house By Stephen Beili and Rob Moody on 03/16/2006 Within a week of moving back to Asheville after living elsewhere for 34 years, …
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Though skeptics abound, the modern straw bale home is the flagship of the green-building movement. A well-done straw bale will use resources wisely, inspire and comfort, and perform efficiently throughout …
Energy from the sun shining in North Carolina in one day is sufficient to provide all of the energy for the entire state for a full year. The Million Solar …
Solar-heated water with radiant floor heat By Ole Sorensen on 03/16/2006 Imagine your solar hot water system heating your kitchen, laundry and bath water as well as heating your home. You’d …
