Green Built Alliance is welcoming fellow nonprofits and local schools to apply for funding support to complete clean-energy projects in 2020 through its Appalachian Offsets program. Appalachian Offsets funds renewable-energy […]
Appalachian Offsets Offers Funding for 2020 Clean-Energy Projects Read More
As codes have changed and technologies have advanced in the 16 years since the program’s inception in 2004, Green Built Homes has continually evolved to encourage positive changes in the
Leaner and Greener: Green Built Homes Rolls Out Updated Checklist, New Certifications Read More
Green Built Alliance’s Appalachian Offsets program is celebrating the successful completion of its fundraising campaign to install a solar system at Isaac Dickson Elementary School in Asheville. Appalachian Offsets funds
Solar for Schools: Appalachian Offsets Completes Fundraising for Isaac Dickson System Read More
The value of sustainable, equitable and affordable building is relevant now more than ever. The importance of green building has never been more obvious than in this year where most
Sustainable + Affordable + Equitable: Making Healthy Housing Accessible to Everyone Read More
The term “carbon offset” is unfortunate. It is so literal but still somewhat figurative. What exactly is a carbon offset? It begins by calculating my personal carbon footprint. How much
The Value of Carbon Offsets: Testimonial from a Former Skeptic Read More
Amy Musser and Matthew Vande We recently took the plunge to buy a plugin hybrid electric car, and wanted to share some things we’ve learned from our experience to help
Taking the Plunge: Preparing A Home for Electric Cars Read More
Water is one of our most precious resources. It makes up more than half of the human body, 77 percent of our brains, and covers nearly 70 percent of our
Is Wastewater Really a Waste? Ecological Solutions for Treating Wastewater Read More
We all know from experience that being immersed in nature makes us feel calmer, happier and rejuvenated. We seek a connection with nature, particularly when we are feeling stressed or
Love of Life: Incorporating Biophilic Design at Home Read More
Regenerative Design: Green Built Homes Certification Evolves with Updated Checklist Cari Barcas Green Built Homes is updating its statewide certification program this year to incentivize builders to incorporate elements of
Regenerative Design: Green Built Homes Certification Evolves with Updated Checklist Read More
My wife Deb and I moved to Asheville in 2003 with the dream of building green homes around a farm. At the time, green building was a new concept and
Holding the Vision: The Winding Road to Our Dream Green Home Read More
