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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
When you buy a new house, is radon on your radar? In Western North Carolina, the answer should be yes. Radon is an odorless, colorless radioactive gas which arises from
Radon in Our Mountain Homes: Detection and Correction Is Worth the Price Read More
Though Appalachian State University has always been at the forefront of sustainability, the academic institution took another step forward with its latest P3 project. A public-private partnership (P3), the project
Garret K. Woodward: Sustainable Academia: Appalachian State University Leads the Way Read More
Breaking Through: Green Built Homes Certification Program Hits 1,500 Milestone Garret K. Woodward What once was considered a fringe industry has now become a force in the housing market of
Garret K. Woodward: Breaking Through Read More
We are living in such a time where old systems are collapsing and failing, and it’s time to create new models that will support our future generations to survive and
Dome Dreaming: Local Monolithic Dome Serves as New Model of Stewardship and Harmony Read More
It is often said in our household, particularly on birthdays, that “you are only as old as you feel.” The truth of the matter is that we are all aging
Aging in Place: Accessibility Is “Hip” in the Mountains Read More
AMI, shorthand for Advanced Metering Infrastructure, is being rolled out in the Western Carolinas this year for Duke Energy customers and is projected to be completed by mid-2019. So, what
Advanced Metering Infrastructure: The Next Generation of Energy Metering Comes to WNC Read More
Batteries are ubiquitous in our modern lives, in cell phones, computers, cars, clocks, toys, tools and many more applications. Yet the idea of a battery-powered home or business is likely
Benefits of Batteries: The Emergence of Energy Storage Read More
When it comes to choosing casework and millwork for a project, often the choice comes down solely to cost. This can lead to casework with a limited lifespan, made of
As a plumber, I come across a wide variety of products and plumbing systems. I am definitely curious and interested in the new technology created by my industry, but very
Water Heater Work Horses: Homage to a Couple of High-Efficiency Products Read More
