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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
Heating water is expensive and comes with many hidden environmental and societal costs. For growers, gardeners and residents passionate about their landscape, compost water heating measurably decreases these costs and substantially increases
BK’s Compost Water Heater Read More
At a time when NC offers little incentives for state employees… providing more sustainable & socially responsible options for supplemental investment (401ks, etc.) packages for state employees seems like an
Socially Responsible Investment for NC State Employees Read More
Natural building is similar to green building. It seeks to reduce the environmental impact of our dwellings without sacrificing health or comfort. Green building often includes materials that many see
Building or Buying Green: An introduction to green building certification in Western North Carolina Maggie Leslie Green buildings use less energy, water, and materials than code-built homes. According to the
Maggie Leslie: Building or Buying Green Read More
Over the 12 years that I have been building here in Asheville, this has remained the most frequently asked question that I receive. It is always one of the very first
Per Square Foot: How much does it cost to build a new green home? Read More
I discovered the world of Sustainable Development while in college in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains surrounding Appalachian State University. The idea of sustainable energy production/use, housing, and agriculture seemed like
Sustainability or Bust…. Read More
This flagrant plagiarization and adaptation of a signboard on a rural South Carolina church neatly sums up the need to understand the concept of Net Zero Water (NZW). Those of
Towards Net Zero Water Read More
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the elderly population will more than double between now and the year 2050, to 80 million. That means roughly one out of five adults
Aging in Place: The Boomers green building priority Read More
Meet Mr. and Mrs. Green (not their real names). They are a loving couple in their early 70s who bought their dream retirement home in the mountains of WNC a
Building Sustainably – it starts with the land Read More
