| In 2007 issues like pollution, cancer and global | | | | resolution stating that all new municipal buildings will be |
| warming are found on the American news every | | | | built to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental |
| week. In the last five years these universal problems | | | | Design) specifications. LEED is a nationally accepted |
| have been acknowledged and started to emerge in | | | | green building rating system created by the U.S, |
| mainstream consciousness. Solutions such as | | | | Green Building Council, and sets the standard for the |
| renewable energy, green building and organic farming | | | | design, construction and maintenance of energy |
| are now hot topics being talked about on TV, in | | | | efficient homes and buildings. Asheville is also home to |
| newspapers and on the radio. In order to preserve | | | | the Western North Carolina Green Building Council |
| the planet for future generations, it is essential that | | | | (WNCGBC), WNCGBC educates local contractors and |
| natural green building is embraced and eco homes and | | | | builders about the latest green building techniques and |
| other green practices become the standard. One | | | | practices. WNCGBC also works with city, state and |
| community that is leading the way is a beautiful city | | | | county officials to make eco-friendly |
| nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains: | | | | recommendations for local building standards. In |
| Asheville, North Carolina. | | | | Asheville, NC homebuyers searching for eco houses |
| Working Together to Preserve Western North | | | | or green home building projects have a variety of |
| Carolina | | | | options from downtown apartments to eco-friendly, |
| In the Blue Ridge Mountains of WNC environmental | | | | real estate developments. |
| concerns are a top priority. Preserving the natural | | | | Sustainable Green Building: Find the Perfect, |
| environment of the mountains insures the health and | | | | Eco-Friendly Real Estate in Western North Carolina |
| safety of communities throughout the region. The | | | | In Asheville, NC many homeowners, architects and |
| city of Asheville, along with other counties and towns | | | | builders work diligently to follow eco-friendly building, |
| in WNC, like Black Mountain, recognizes that green | | | | design and maintenance plans. To complete a green |
| space, green building and alternative resources are | | | | building project specific topics must be addressed |
| the wave of the future. Asheville is home to | | | | including: |
| numerous green projects and initiatives. Blue Ridge | | | | -Sustainable Development |
| BioFuels is an organization that has opened six | | | | -Alternative Energy |
| biodiesel pumps at gas stations in the area. Blue Ridge | | | | -Energy Efficiency |
| BioFuels also supplies BioHeat for furnaces. Home | | | | -Green Building Materials |
| delivery and competitive prices make it simple to | | | | -Forest Preservation |
| begin using alternative fuels at home and on the road. | | | | -Renewable Resources |
| Green building also plays a huge role in preserving local | | | | Whether you are searching for a green condo |
| natural resources. Use of recycled construction | | | | centrally located in downtown Asheville or an eco |
| materials, rainwater collection systems, and solar | | | | home in a private, gated community you can find the |
| power all benefit the forests, animals and people. | | | | perfect green real estate in Western North Carolina. |
| The Possibilities Are Endless With Green Real Estate | | | | In the mountains it is simple to contribute and help |
| in Asheville, NC | | | | preserve Asheville's excellent quality of life for years |
| In December of 2006 Asheville joined about fifty | | | | to come. |
| other municipalities across the country and passed a | | | | |