For sale: Certified Gold Healthy Built 5+ Energy Star Rating
April 29, 2009 on 4:58 pm | In Homes For Sale | Comments OffA Unique healthy built home, with timeless design concepts, featuring the latest construction science and an abundance of energy efficient features. Arts and Crafts construction blended with green technology. Modern living that encompasses a complete lifestyle. Winner of the GOLD Craftsmanship and Healthy Built Home Awards in the 2008 Asheville Parade of Homes.
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Features of this home:
- Contemporary Architecture
- Heating and Cooling: Solar Panels, Radiant Floor Heat with Runtal Radiators, Mitsubishi Mini Split Ductless Air Conditioning System and a Wood Burning Fireplace
- Flooring: Bamboo, Finished Concrete, Tile and IPE Decking
- Security System: Wired for Internet, Telephone, Cable and Audio System
- Luxurious Master Bath Suite with Shower System and Whirlpool Bath
- Beautiful Mountain Views
- 2100 Square Feet
- 1.49 Acre,Unrestricted, Extra Acreage Available
- 3 Bedrooms and Office
- 2 1/2 Bat
- Gourmet Kitchen with Concrete Countertops
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HEALTHY HOME Q&A: Flooring and IAQ
April 29, 2009 on 2:26 pm | In Articles | No CommentsMitch Gonzalez and Janice Smith walk you through your options—from bamboo to linoleum—for healthy indoor air.
Q: Do all types of flooring off-gas? What should people look for when choosing flooring or do at home to help eliminate problems from off-gassing?—N. E. Wren
A: According to the EPA, there is scientific evidence that the air quality in our homes and buildings can be more polluted than outdoor air, a fact which can be problematic for our health since we spend approximately 90 percent of our time indoors. Products that release gases or particles into the air are the primary cause of poor indoor air quality (IAQ). This releasing process is called off-gassing and involves the evaporation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), like formaldehyde, in non-metallic materials at normal atmospheric pressure…
2008 Asheville Parade of Homes
April 29, 2009 on 2:22 pm | In Awards and Recognitions | No Comments
We have just completed a Smart Home, Certified Energy Star home, with a HERS rating of 59 (5+ Stars) and certified GOLD through the WNC Healthy Built Home council and it’s FOR SALE.
We received two awards for this house, from the 2008 Asheville Parade of Homes; the Gold Craftsmanship and Healthy Built Home Awards. This home is in the Asheville NC area, on 1.49 acres, located at 158 Pickens Road, Weaverville, North Carolina. Come by and take a look.
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