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Local government and utility rebates for new green homes have expanded notably in the past few years in our region, and some programs have changed over time from previous years […]
Rebates for Green Home Building 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
The word benefits, for most people, is usually defined by their personal association to the word, for example through Social Security benefits or medical benefits. By merely inserting the word
Centering Equity in Green Buildings: Marginalized Benefits Are Not Sustainable Benefits Read More
In recent decades, our increased focus on sustainability has led to the creation of advanced house and commercial designs that are indeed very energy efficient, thanks in part to organizations
Healthy From the Ground Up: Home Healthiness Starts in the Design-Build Process Read More
You may have heard the concept that “buildings need to breathe” without really understanding what it means. Does this saying hold true to what we expect of modern buildings and
A moment six years in the making arrived in the spring of 2021 as the much-anticipated solar electric system was installed on the roof of Asheville’s Isaac Dickson Elementary School,
Solar for Schools: Isaac Dickson System Installed After Community Fundraising Campaign Read More
There are many benefits to volunteering: the social aspect of networking and meeting new people, the community aspect of helping others, the mental and physical aspect of learning new skills,
Volunteering Empowers the Community: Building Professionals Give Back on Workdays Read More
The sustainable building sector is often seen as a luxury, but why not as a basic necessity? Sustainable buildings, also known as green buildings, minimize the use of resources, reduce
The Green Evolution of Affordable Housing: Green-Certified Affordable Housing is a Win-Win Read More
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity was shocked by the deed to a parcel of land they were developing when they came upon the part that read: this property cannot be
This Divided Land: The Way Our Neighborhoods Look Isn’t an Accident Read More
In an effort to increase the region’s adoption of and access to affordable solar installations, a diverse coalition of Asheville and Buncombe County community members and mission-aligned organizations came together
Bringing Solar to the People: Solarize Campaign Installs Free Systems for Families in Need Read More
