Circularity in the built environment aims to minimize waste and maximize the life of materials by keeping them in use, or circulating them, for as long as possible. The concept […] The post Circularity in Construction appeared first on Green Built Alliance ..read more

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The land that Sheri bought had once been a tobacco farm, part of the neighbor’s family for three generations. Then it was sold to a would-be homesteader whose big promises … Restoring the Land: An owner-builder lives out a dream high-performance, biophilic, and permaculture-inspired homestead in the mountains of Yancey County Read More The post Restoring the Land: An owner-builder lives out a dream high-performance, biophilic, and permaculture-inspired homestead in the mountains of Yancey County appeared first on Green Built Alliance ..read more

Most of us dream of owning a custom-built home, designed just for us, but that dream can be very costly and nearly impossible for first time homeowners. However, I achieved … Anyone Can Build a Tiny Home: Tiny houses can make home ownership more accessible and sustainable Read More The post Anyone Can Build a Tiny Home: Tiny houses can make home ownership more accessible and sustainable appeared first on Green Built Alliance ..read more

On October 20th, 2022, an Asheville-based affordable housing developer selected one of its newest and greenest multifamily communities to undergo a water efficiency improvement experiment with an innovative company that … Sustainable Savings in Swannanoa: Affordable Housing Developer installs new water tech device that nearly cuts their water bills in half! Read More The post Sustainable Savings in Swannanoa: Affordable Housing Developer installs new water tech device that nearly cuts their water bills in half! appeared first on Green Built Alliance ..read more

Kelvin Bonilla Kevin Bonilla has worked in the field of energy efficiency for over 12 years and has served as the project manager for Green Built Alliance’s program, the Energy … Profiles of Local Sustainability Leaders Read More The post Profiles of Local Sustainability Leaders appeared first on Green Built Alliance ..read more

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Solar energy is one of those things in the sustainability world that has a certain umph to it. It’s long-lasting, attractive, and a great gesture that individuals can do to … Making Solar Accessible: Neighbor to Neighbor Solar program brings free PV systems to families in Buncombe County Read More The post Making Solar Accessible: Neighbor to Neighbor Solar program brings free PV systems to families in Buncombe County appeared first on Green Built Alliance ..read more