A sustainable University and beyond
It seems that whenever I miss something cool (to me) in Charlottesville, one of my first thoughts is," I hope Charlottesville Tomorrow was there." Once again, they have come through with their coverage of UVA's "Greener Grounds" conference the other day, leading also to UVA's…
Earthcraft in Charlottesville
Charlottesville Tomorrow continues to provide quality information, this time a good six-minute video on EarthCraft homes in the Charlottesville area: If only we can move from building to 2300 square foot homes (or less) rather than 3,700 square feet (PDF) ... That the Blue Ridge…
Market demand for green building in Charlottesville
Yesterday I had a request for market data regarding green homes in the Charlottesville area. Someone is trying to gauge market demand for green building in the area. Right now there is a media blitz in Charlottesville for green homes. The Real Estate Weekly, newcomer…
My own little green carnival
The first in a series of infrequent but regular green carnivals here ... just a few stories culled from my feedreader. I've said it before; the majority of people will not "go green" simply because it's the "right thing to do," but if there is…
EcoBroker in the news
I said it the other day, and I'll say it with conviction now. Builders who aren't building green will by 2008/2009 will be left behind by those who are. How much more mainstream can one get than the Wall Street Journal? Summing up where I…
Charlottesville Green Carnival
This is the first in what I hope will be the occasional yet frequent Charlottesville Green Carnival - a place to highlight, ever-so-briefly green happenings. Green Matters - now advertising information clinics in the C-Ville Weekly Sunbiosis - A Charlottesville green architect that popped up…
Another Charlottesville-area green development
And the Wall Street Journal noticed. I have been trying to contact the folks at Bundoran Farm for weeks on behalf of a client, and coincidentally I get a call back on the same day that this article appears in the WSJ. In addition to…
Tuesday links – 05-01-2007
Google helps the Commonwealth of Virginia's site be more searchable. The Commonwealth's site. For those who want to avoid DUIs and enjoy the Charlottesville area vineyards, give Wine Tours of Virginia a try; I've been trying to slot out the time for months. This week's…
When given the option to build green, will Buyers take it?
My bet is that they will. As more local builders such as Barry Meade, Church Hill and Stonehaus build green, the question soon will not be, "is this house green?" It will be, "Why don't you build green?" Don't underestimate the power of both the…
How do you get a green home in Charlottesville?
Just ask. Unless more consumers ask, and more developers listen, little will be done. There is real, sustainable momentum right now towards the green movement. I ran into a Realtor this morning at my favorite coffee shop, and asked whether a development that she was…