Built on Integrity
Accreditations & Certifications
For more than 30 years, Sean Sullivan has led the Living Stone team and our clients through the design + build process, consistently raising the bar in the building industry in North America.
The Living Stone Standard
Credentials that protect your investment
With a proven process and strategic partnerships with architects, designers and realtors, the Living Stone team has delivered dream homes to clients seeking a happier, healthier life in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
30+
Years leading design + build
13
Accreditations & partnerships
3
States: NC, SC & TN
13 Credentials
Certified in every discipline
Each accreditation is earned through training, testing and ongoing education — and each one shapes how we design, build and care for your home.
01
Craft & Leadership
Accredited Master Builder
Builder accreditation through the NC Building Institute.
Master Instructor (NCBI)
Teaching fellow builders the standards we hold ourselves to.
Builder 20 Club — Cornerstones
A peer group of top builders sharing best practices.
CertainTeed Advisory Council
Advising on building products and their performance.
Kohler Builder Partner
A builder partnership with Kohler.
02
Green & Healthy Homes
Certified Green Professional
NAHB training in high-performance, sustainable building.
Building Green Real Estate Certified
Expertise in the value of green-built homes.
Energy Star Partner
Homes built to EPA energy-efficiency standards.
NC Greenbuilt Alliance Partner
Supporting green building across North Carolina.
Indoor airPLUS Partner — Net Zero Ready
Healthier indoor air, ready for net-zero energy.
Clear Water Contractor
Protecting local waterways during construction.
03
Safety & Accessibility
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist
Homes designed to support you through every stage of life.
Certified Lead Renovator (EPA)
Lead-safe practices for renovating older homes.
Seals & Memberships
Recognized by the industry’s best
NCBI Master Builder
NAHB Certified Green Professional
Green Built NC
Business View
EPA Indoor airPLUS
NAHB Aging in Place
Living Wage Certified
Energy Star
NAHB Builder of the Year
The Living Stone Difference
From the ease of the first meeting to the beauty of the final touch, you’ll appreciate the difference.