Energy Efficient

by | Sep 10, 2015 | Construction & Design, Home Design | 0 comments

It makes sense to build smart! What we build for you will give you a return on your investment with significantly lower utility bills, as well as transferable discounts on your power bills for the life of the home. This example of building smart represents ultimate value for our clients and is why we have partnered with Energy Star to make every home certified. Enjoy the posts below to see our promises turn into action.
Fresh Air Design Options for Post-COVID-19 Market

Fresh Air Design Options for Post-COVID-19 Market

Fresh Air Design Options for Post COVID-19 Market   Feeling like you need a little more nature in your life? So is everyone else. Outdoor spaces are more important than ever. Not only are they an extension of your home, but they also make your home feel even...

Four Ways To Bring Nature Into The Home

Four Ways To Bring Nature Into The Home

As most of you know from our designs and builds, we love bringing nature into a home. We're big believers in biophilic design. This philosophy is about people being closer to nature. Of course, sometimes it's easier said than done.  Here's a great post from our...

Recent Feature in NAHB’s Best in American Living

Recent Feature in NAHB’s Best in American Living

  Funny how one home can get so much attention. Over the years, the Campbell residence has garnered national accolades. And to be honest, it's humbling to stumble upon this feature in NAHB's Best in American Living. We feel incredibly lucky to build...

Living Stone Sets Benchmark with Safety

Living Stone Sets Benchmark with Safety

Living Stone Sets Benchmark with Safety Safety isn't usually something you think about when you're looking to build a home, but it says a lot about your builder. And to be quite honest, job safety is something we pride ourselves on. The National Association of Home...

Living Stone: Completing the Green Experience

Living Stone: Completing the Green Experience

Whole Living – Completing the Green Experience There's more to green, sustainable living than simply LED bulbs and bamboo floors. Today, living sustainably is an experience. Our own Sean Sullivan knows this better than most. With his wife, Laura Sullivan of ID.ology...

SOLD – Lot 9 Peregrines Ridge in Southcliff

SOLD – Lot 9 Peregrines Ridge in Southcliff

DESIGN + BUILD | SEMI-CUSTOM HOMESLot 9 Peregrines Ridge in SouthcliffFeatures: Energy Star Certified, NC Green Built Home, Universally Designed plan All of our semi-custom plans are fully customizable to create your ONE OF A KIND home. The Modern Prairie is from...

Eight Principles of a Healthy Home

Eight Principles of a Healthy Home

Keep it DRY Damp homes provide an environment for dust mites, roaches, rodents and molds. All of these can cause or worsen asthma. In addition, moisture can damage the building materials in your home. Keep it CLEAN Clean homes reduce pest infestation and exposures to...

Couch Mountain

Couch Mountain

Couch Mountain is a sustainable community that puts a focus on wellness for our residents and our environment. Here, you’ll find beautiful community gardens, miles of wooded trails, scenic mountain views, bees, chickens, and more.

We know that we are building for the future. With that in mind, we encourage you to incorporate renewable and green energy systems such as photovoltaic (solar), micro-wind generators, rain catchment for irrigation and geothermal assisted heating and cooling. You have the ability to design unique outdoor living areas that blend into the rock formations and rhododendron thickets, providing your family the opportunity to take full advantage of the beauty and tranquility of the Blue Ridge Mountains. At Couch Mountain, wellness and sustainability are our focus, now and for the future.

About the Author, Sean Sullivan

About the Author, Sean Sullivan

Sean got his start in the construction business in 1994. Today, he’s the President of Living Stone Design + Build, and is an Accredited Master Builder, Certified Green Professional, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, and author of Building a Quality Custom Home: What you Need to Know. He also teaches continuing education courses for builders and accreditations through the NC Builders Institute. Sean loves western North Carolina and the Asheville community, and lives in Black Mountain with his wife, Laura Sullivan.