Do this, not that… technical edition
Part of my job is that I get to see a lot of new, popular, and cutting edge things that people do in new homes. Last week I wrote about […]
Do this, not that… technical edition Read More
Part of my job is that I get to see a lot of new, popular, and cutting edge things that people do in new homes. Last week I wrote about […]
Do this, not that… technical edition Read More
I got our February Electric breakdown and was glad to see for that month we had a 58 kwh credit for the month. We now have about 500 kwh excess
Living with Batteries Read More
I’m usually the first to know about new home design trends because I spend a lot of time in new homes. If it comes with an energy penalty, I’m the
Do this…. not that (Pinterest edition) Read More
In the last eight years, I’ve had the pleasure of working on and visiting many “green homes” across the country. Without exception, clients and homeowners feel good about living a
Comfort and Asheville Green Building Read More
Moisture from rainfall can be a serious problem for many homes and buildings, particularly if it builds up behind the exterior cladding. Homes and buildings built in areas with high
Moisture Drainage Management Read More
This is going to be a quick one, because it’s the middle of my workday and yours. We’ve got forest fires burning in WNC and no rain in the forecast.
Forest Fires and Air Quality in WNC Read More
What is a net-zero energy home? A net-zero energy home is simply a home that produces as much energy throughout the year as it consumes. A home can only truly
Net Zero: Insights from Western North Carolina Home Builders Read More
In the Asheville area, burning coal is the largest single source of carbon emissions, releasing the equivalent of 500,000 cars annually. Daily, we are breathing that dirty air and contributing
A Smarter Energy Future: Energy Innovation Task Force Read More
It’s on, people; it is so on. The Asheville Collaborative of the Living Building Challenge is hosting an architectural competition to design a mixed-use building based on the incredibly demanding
It’s Alive! The Living Building Challenge Design Competition Read More
Cities across our nation are growing and experiencing urban-planning challenges. From 2000 to 2010, Asheville’s population grew more than 14 percent and is expected to continue its progression in the