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.
Elevating Excellence: Learning from the Nation’s Top Builders

Elevating Excellence: Learning from the Nation’s Top Builders

Earlier this spring, some of the most respected custom home builders in the country gathered on Long Beach Island for the NAHB 20 Club #24 meeting—an exclusive, invitation-only network focused on advancing the craft of home building. Among them was Living Stone Design...

Building Better Homes in Tennessee

Building Better Homes in Tennessee

Building Distinctive Homes in Johnson City & Northeast Tennessee From the historic charm of Jonesborough to the scenic foothills of Johnson City, Northeast Tennessee offers a diverse landscape, communities, and lifestyles. It’s a region where natural beauty meets...

Mountain Air

Mountain Air

Mountain Air is a private mountaintop community in Burnsville, North Carolina, just 30 minutes from Asheville. With long-range views, old-growth forests, and a deep sense of Appalachian mystique, the landscape shapes daily life. At 4,600 feet, residents enjoy...

Misty Mountain Tops

Misty Mountain Tops

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Mountain Top Mist

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Whisper Mountain

Whisper Mountain

Whisper Mountain is a private, gated conservation community just north of Asheville, NC. With sweeping mountain views, preserved green space, and the Sky Valley Lodge, it offers a perfect balance of privacy, nature, and modern amenities. Living Stone Design + Build creates custom, green-certified homes here that embody luxury mountain living.

Where Wellness Meets Design: The Laurel, September 2025

Where Wellness Meets Design: The Laurel, September 2025

Where Wellness Meets Design In Cashiers, a thoughtfully curated destination is changing the way homes are designed, built, and furnished—prioritizing health, harmony, and lasting value. Sean Sullivan of the Sullivan Family of Companies has dedicated his life to...

Resilient Luxury Homes in North Carolina: Build With Confidence

Resilient Luxury Homes in North Carolina: Build With Confidence

Resilient Luxury Homes in North Carolina: Build with a Team You Can Trust Searching for luxury home builders, a seasoned Asheville custom home builder, or help to build on your lot? Start with one word: resilience. What “Resilient” Means in a Luxury Custom Home...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Quality Custom Home

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Quality Custom Home

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Quality Custom Home Building a custom home should be exciting, not stressful. At Living Stone Design + Build, with 30 years of award-winning experience, we’re here to guide you through each step—making sure you build with no regrets....

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.