Welcome to WNCGreenBuilding.com - the online version of 2010 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.
2010 Directory
Alternative buildingArchitects
Bldg performance contractors
Builders
Consultants
Cleaning
Crawlspace sealing
Electricians
Engineers
Finishes exterior
Finishes interior
Flooring
Furnishings
Home energy raters
HVAC
Indoor air quality
Insulation
Interior designers
Interior finishers
Land Planning
Landscape architects
Landscapers
Lenders
Plumbers
Realtors
Recycling
Renewable energy
Renovators and remodellers
Residential designer
Roofers
Roofing Materials
Salvage
Sitework
Structural materials
Sustainable wood products
System Built Homes
Wall system installers
Water conservation
Woodworkers and cabinetry
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2010 Directory Articles:
The right way, even in hard times
Case Study: Queen Branch cottageLand conservation, historic renovation and green building
Case Study: Henderson County schoolsLet the sun shine in
Case Study: The NauhausTackling climate change, one Nauhaus at a time
Case Study: Davenport ParkEco-community sprouts in West Asheville
Feature: Forestry mulchingThe benefits of mulch clearing
Feature: Top performerMadison County schools find the tools for efficiency
Feature: Certification programsFinding the green label that's right for you
Feature: Green building in photos Feature: AmeriCorps Recovery Project Energize in WNC The best things about green homes Feature: Smaller, smarter, greenerDesigning homes for the new economy
Feature: Pervious pavementWorth considering on your next project
Feature: Solar Decathlon Feature: Water conservation during floodsIt's still important
Feature: Large rainwater catchment systems explained Feature: Efficient hot-water heating Feature: Financing for green buildingShowin' you the money
Feature: Closed crawlspacesReducing your energy use
Feature: Water paybacksSavings are only a drop away
Checklist: Choosing a green builderAsk the right questions
Checklist: Installing Insulation the right way Checklist: Advanced framing Checklist: Indoor air quality Checklist: HVAC Checklist: Air sealing Checklist: A primer for passive solar Checklist: What makes a product green? Checklist: Energy-efficient retrofit Top 10 signs of greenwashing Technologies explained Green fun for kidsMake a difference every day!
Feature: Solar farm update Green-building glossary
