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Builder Gus Katsigiannis of Familia Enterprises partnered with recurring clients Mark McCraw and Beth Lassiter to build his first net-zero home in the Falconhurst neighborhood of Asheville. The team first […]
Built for the Future: Passive Solar Net-Zero Home Made to Last Read More
If you want your next home to be certified by Green Built Homes or ENERGY STAR®, you can either buy an existing home or build a custom one. When you
Green Home Hunt: Practical Tips for Finding Green Homes on the Market Read More
After 60 years of combined federal service at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Tony Wayne and Kimber Scavo’s decision to build green was a logical extension of their lifelong work
Living Their Values: EPA Employees Build Dream Green Home in Asheville Read More
As builders, we occasionally have to explain the benefits of constructing a Green Built Home to our clients. But when Peter and Diane Burkard approached us about building their new
No Need to Move Mountains: Small Details Deliver Dynamite Score on Custom Home Read More
When Mark Wulff and Ariana DeToro-Forlenza met in 2004 as instructors at an outdoor school, there were nights when they slept in the open air with nothing but a sleeping
Growing Family, Building Green: Crafting a New Net-Zero Home to Last for Generations Read More
It was May 2014 when we first received an inquiry about forestry mulching a building lot in Weaverville to clear unwanted brush and invasive vegetation. Forestry mulching is a unique
A House Of The Hill: The Value of Site Integration in Sustainable Residential Development Read More
Becky and Noell Tin split their time between Asheville and Charlotte with work projects in both cities, and 16 North Belgium Lane in West Asheville was planned as their second
Climate-Conscious Building: Creating a Net-Zero Home with Low Embodied Energy Read More
Green-built homes afford their residents countless benefits. Healthier indoor air quality, lower energy bills, and increased comfort top the list. These benefits should be available to all people, especially our
Green Building for All: Green Building is Key to Affordable Housing Read More
On 2.7 acres in Candler, not far from shopping and services, is a thriving community of 12 certified Green Built Homes created by Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity. Previously the
Affordable for the Long Haul: Habitat Tests New Style of Housing in Curry Court Read More
The answers to these questions often define green buildings. But as we expand our thinking about how to create green communities, we must think more holistically. Progressive municipalities across the
Designing for Density: Green Affordable Homes at East Haven Apartments Read More
