By now, you’ve seen my arguments in defense of green building certification programs (links to articles below), and you’ve even seen some of the problems that can arise in homes […]
The Process of Getting a Green Building Certification Read More
If you’ve made it to this blog, chances are you’ve heard a thing or two about green building, or about its components: energy efficiency, air quality, material sustainability or building
The Importance of Building Science Read More
Last month, I listed common reasons I hear from those who build homes but don’t get them certified through a third party green building certification program—arguing that with certification you
Five Mistakes that Green Building Certifications Can Catch Read More
Green Built Alliance would like to recognize Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, Union-Anson County Habitat for Humanity and Hendersonville’s Housing Assistance Corporation for completing certification of affordable Green Built Homes in February! These nonprofit organizations
Green Built Homes Highlights: February 2018 Affordable Housing Read More
Green Built Alliance congratulates the following builders that attained net-zero certification in January 2018 through our nonprofit’s Green Built Homes program. Green Built Homes is a voluntary, statewide green-building certification program
Green Built Homes Highlights: January 2018 Net-Zero Certifications Read More
“We’re gonna have to build,” we concluded, as the plane climbed past Mount Pisgah on the first leg of our return to Vienna. After six years living in Austria, we
Green Inside and Out: Lessons from Europe Applied in Appalachia Read More
Our clients came to us after purchasing five acres of steep mountain land with great views looking down the Beaverdam Valley. Avid hikers and mountain bikers, they bought the land in
Craven Gap Residence: A Passive Solar, Living Future Institute Net Zero Energy Home Read More
If I had a dollar for every time a client chose not to certify their custom new home through a third-party green-building program, then I’d have more dollars than you
Building your dream home is a unique experience. It requires you to be honest with yourself about your family’s current and future needs, and gives you to the chance to
How to be a Good Customer: Tips for Not Going Crazy While Building Your Home Read More
When building or buying a home, what is the value of third-party green-building certification programs? Should you bother? It’s a good question, with a variety of answers. Why to do
Why Certify? The Many Motivations for Building and Certifying Green Read More
