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Western North Carolina is feeling a growth spurt. Many people around the country have become aware of our secret, that Asheville and the surrounding communities are a wonderful place to […]
Protecting Our Places: Economic and Environmental Benefits of Conservation Subdivisions Read More
Green Built Alliance’s Appalachian Offsets program is celebrating the successful completion of its fundraising campaign to install a solar system at Isaac Dickson Elementary School in Asheville. Appalachian Offsets funds
Solar for Schools: Appalachian Offsets Completes Fundraising for Isaac Dickson System Read More
In a world with a changing climate, how we design our homes matters. Reduced environmental impact has long been a huge focus of green building. Yet our homes are also
Sustainable Building is Resilient Building: Designing Spaces that Last Read More
With more than two years of success in meeting the goals outlined for its community-focused campaign, Blue Horizons Project is excited for the next phase in its evolution and an
Renewed Commitment: Future Looking Bright for Blue Horizons Project Read More
Asheville is treasured by residents and visitors alike for the natural beauty surrounding the city. Our region is covered with forests, teeming with wildlife, and saturated with mountain views. Like
Asheville’s Urban Forest: Solutions for a Sustainable City Read More
We watched for almost nine horrifying minutes as a Minneapolis police officer suffocated George Floyd with a knee on his neck in May of 2020. Across the U.S. and the
Anti-Racism and the Building Industry: Our Role in Building Racial Equity Read More
Hot water recirculating loops are having a moment. They’re popular with plumbers because they reduce callbacks from homeowners who don’t want to run their taps and wait for hot water.
Hot Water Recirculating Loops: A Tricky Green Feature To Get Right Read More
Construction projects are notorious for going over budget. Whether you are building a new home or renovating an existing one, there are numerous challenges. These challenges are sometimes overlooked, leaving
Design-Build for Budget: Making the Case for Design-Build Homes Read More
All houses can be sick or healthy. A sick house ultimately brings an overwhelming load of both expenses and costs upon those who own and/or occupy it. These literal and
Healthy Houses on a Budget: Identifying Ways to Improve Home Health for Less Than $1,000 Read More
The value of sustainable, equitable and affordable building is relevant now more than ever. The importance of green building has never been more obvious than in this year where most
Sustainable + Affordable + Equitable: Making Healthy Housing Accessible to Everyone Read More
