Green Built Homes Highlights: January 2018 Net-Zero Certifications

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 administered by the Green Built Alliance and offered to builders throughout the region.

Representing the newest level of Green Built Homes certification, these net-zero energy homes not only meet all the requirements of the general certification checklist (which has above-code standards for materials use, site sustainability, water conservation, indoor air quality, and appliances), but also include enough renewable-energy features (typically in the form of solar photovoltaics) to achieve a HERS rating of 15 or lower.

We invite you to learn more about our Green Built Homes program, and get involved in the movement!


Net Zero Homes Bruce Michael Green Built Homes Asheville

Platinum Net-Zero home built by Bruce Michael

Features:

  • HERS 0
  • R21/24 walls, R50 ceiling
  • high-efficiency dual-fuel heating system with ERV
  • heat pump water heater
  • photovoltaic system
  • 2.0 kW additional PV capacity for charging electric vehicle

platinum net zero homes green built asheville jade mountain

Platinum Net-Zero home built by Jade Mountain Builders

Features:

  • HERS 7
  • rain gardens
  • rainwater cistern
  • formaldehyde-free and low-VOC finishes
  • local materials
  • photovoltaic system

gold net zero homes green built asheville morgan keefe builders

Gold Net-Zero home built by Morgan Keefe Builders

Features:

  • HERS 6
  • drought-resistant landscaping
  • geothermal heating and cooling
  • formaldehyde-free and low-VOC finishes
  • local materials
  • photovoltaic system

design build Tom Virant Asheville green building

Platinum Net-Zero home by Tom Virant with Virant Designs

Features:

  • HERS 5
  • rainwater cistern
  • geothermal heating and cooling
  • gut rehab of existing structure
  • photovoltaic system

Congratulations also go out to all of our other Green Built Homes builders who completed projects last month. Thank you for being part of the solution!

  • Living Stone Construction: 2 projects, Silver and Silver Net-Zero Ready
  • JAG and Associates Construction: 2 projects, both Silver
  • Beach Hensley Homes: Silver
  • Brian Clair: Silver
  • Corner Rock Building Co.: Silver
  • Green Earth Developments: Silver
  • LMT Homes: Silver
  • RS Motley: Silver
  • The Brigman Group: Silver
  • Asheville Area Habitat: Certified
  • Housing Assistance Corps: Certified