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!
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 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 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
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