We built our last house with the goal of being net-zero energy. The West Asheville lot is a small 0.08-acre infill lot with great southern exposure. That allowed for both […]
Going for Zero and Beyond: The Journey to -8 HERS Read More
Today’s homebuyers have a tendency to focus on creature comforts and prioritize the components of a home that can be seen and touched like paint colors, kitchen cabinets, countertops and
Rob Howard: Practical Priorities 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
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
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
Life is full. We understand. That’s why we made a list of sustainability solutions that are easy, fun, and hopefully doable. If you pick three to implement each year for
Sustainability Simplified: Ten Solutions In and Around Your Home Read More
n the summer of 2018, Asheville-based nonprofit Green Opportunities kicked-off the second of three planned cycles of its new YouthBuild training program, a tuition-free pre-apprenticeship program designed for out-of-school youth
Just inside the entrance gate of the Burton Street Community Peace Garden in West Asheville hangs a sign that reads, “Good planets are hard to replace. Treat kindly.” The large
Rebuilding Affrilachia: The Value of History and Equity in our Growing Community Read More
Resulting from a two-year collaboration between local government, business, nonprofit and environmental leaders, the Blue Horizons Project is a comprehensive hub of energy-efficiency programs to empower community members to save
The Asheville area is fortunate to have a variety of organizations on hand locally to help low-income residents face the challenges that can come with owning or renting a home.
Big-Picture Weatherization: Blue Horizon’s Energy Upgrade Program Read More
