
Welcome to WNCGreenBuilding.com - the online version of 2009 WNC Green Building Directory. The WNCGBD is a collaborative effort between the WNC Green Building Council and Mountain Xpress.
Whether you're a homeowner, builder, green-technology geek or tree-hugger, this guide explains "green," or environmentally conscious, building and offers guidelines and resources.
On the cover: A conceptual design by Andrew Findley.
Looking for Opinions on Energy Audit Training
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Which renewable energy source to go for?
by katiestar on 03/05 12:42 pm
Wind Energy usage in U.S. soars to new heights!
by Asin on 03/02 03:25 am
Alternatives to Concrete Block
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Green Energy – Eco-Friendly Electric Power Source for Your Home
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green kitchen counter top
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Simulated Slate & Shake roofing?
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Northeast Georgia Home Builder Certified By Energy Star
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The WNC Green Building Council forges ahead
Case study: A little solar with your coffeeGreen Sage Coffeehouse & Café
Case study: Cherokee school takes the LEEDThe Eastern Band’s new & green K-12 campus
Case study: This old greener houseBalancing affordability with sustainability
Case study: A net-zero-energy homeA not-so-big house pays its own way
Got stormwater runoff?We all do
Water paybacksSavings are only a drop away
EPA WaterSense ProgramSaving water saves energy
Plumb green with graywaterReclaiming graywater in N.C.
The WRP gangWaste Reduction Partner volunteers share sustainability expertise
An illuminating perspectiveTrends in lighting
Fact sheet: Air sealing Fact sheet: Insulation Fact sheet: HVAC Fact sheet: Energy-efficiency retrofit Fact sheet: A passive-solar primer Fact sheet: Indoor air quality The first solar farm in WNCSeven-acre solar project comes to Haywood County
Out with the old windowsReplacing windows at home
Energy tax credits extendedMaking sense of the latest tax credits
Wind energy blows into WNCA roundup of wind projects
The art of deconstructionAn alternative to demolition or landfilling
Choosing the “greenest” woodMaking sustainable choices in wood products
Choosing green materialsHow to determine what's green and what's not
Greenings from town hallWNC governments pursue green-building initiatives
GO! for green-collar jobsGreen Opportunities solves two problems with one solution
Cracking the certification codesEnergy Star Homes, N.C. HealthyBuilt Homes and LEED for Homes
Green building glossary Choosing a green builderThe right questions for your green-built home
Smart selections: Paint Smart selections: Wood Smart selections: Buy local Puzzles