More resources for this category are located throughout the Green Built Homes Certification Levels page — specifically under Phases 3-6:
It wasn’t the initial idea Josh Scala had in mind. “This is the smallest certified green built house in North Carolina,” he said. “Which was not the original plan, but […]
Downsizing your home, upgrading your life Read More
Just a couple miles from the bustling center of Biltmore Village, high up a quiet wooded hillside, contractor Bob Callahan is hard at work on his latest project, a 2,700-square-foot
What’s the deal with SIPs? Read More
A local nonprofit organization, which promotes “responsible energy choices that create global climate change solutions and ensure clean, safe and healthy communities,” the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy has been
A Little Goes A Long Way Read More
I want to celebrate the unusually cold weather we’re having in WNC by posting about a problem that comes up quite a bit this time of year: interior window condensation.
Why do I have window condensation in my new house? Read More
It can be tough to get excited about invisible influences that affect our homes, but one of the most important is proper weatherization of existing homes and buildings. The best
Cutting Energy Use: Prioritizing Cost-Effective Weatherization for Existing Homes Read More
Building a green or sustainable home is becoming a common practice in Western North Carolina. Taking the home to the level of net-zero energy is now within reach for many
Design Elements of a Net-Zero Home Read More
Tapping into the Future: Craft Beer Giant Sierra Nevada Opens Green Facility in Mills River Garret K. Woodward Cheri Chastain loves her job. “It’s really heartwarming and great to work
Garret K. Woodward: Tapping into the Future Read More
Getting Through Winter on $28 Garret K. Woodward James McGarvey shakes his head. “I cringe when I hear somebody is paying more than $50 a year to heat a house in
Garret K. Woodward: Getting Through Winter on $28 Read More
My wife and I have chosen to prioritize our home as the lynchpin of our effort to live more sustainably. It is hard to overstate the impact our homes
Our Path to Net Zero: One Family’s Effort to Live Their Truth Read More
Western North Carolina is a popular destination in large part because of its climate. Not too hot and not too cold with the right mix for most people. We are
Keeping Homes Cooler and More Comfortable in the Summer Read More
