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“We envision a global community that uses business as a force for good.” That is the opening line of the B Corporation declaration, a document that business leaders sign as […]
The Journey to Being a Better Corporation 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
By now you might have heard of Permaculture. The ecological design system has reached the mainstream consciousness with articles in the NY times and many other publications. It is estimated
Permaculture: Green Building Meets its Revolutionary Cousin 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
The right balance of green initiatives with environmental home health standards sets the stage for WNC families to thrive, both in lifestyle and wellness. Not only do we live in
Your Home as an Ecosystem: Seven Characteristics of Green and Healthy Homes Read More
How do we showcase the green features of a home? With an increased understanding of how our actions impact our health and environment and a demand for greener products and
Greening the MLS: Evolving Real Estate Systems to Meet Client Needs Read More
Savvy homeowners and buyers realize that a green, energy efficient home adds value while saving money and resources. What is the best way to find out if a home is
The Green Gauge: Engage in your Homes Potential Read More
Cue the music…Appalachian Offsets, your local solution to global pollution is back! Back by popular demand and with the help of two grants, Appalachian Offsets (AO) will reduce climate changing
Appalachian Offsets: Nonprofits Reduce Energy use, use Savings to Help Their Cause Read More
There was a time when stormwater was primarily considered a problem to be tackled. Get it off site as quickly as possible through constructed systems of gutters, pipes, ditches and
Green Infrastructure: The Great Shift in Stormwater Management Read More
You’re interested in living sustainably, wouldn’t it be cool if all your neighbors were, too? For people who live in green communities, that’s a reality. Planned communities, where the focus
Better Together: Community & Sustainability Read More
