About us
Emily Boyd grew up in Raleigh, NC surrounded by a community of designers. Her father worked long hours at the College of Design at NC State University, so Emily spent countless hours of her childhood roaming the halls and studios of the Design School. After a break to travel and work on organic farms, Emily attended Appalachian State University and graduated summa cum laude in 2000 with a degree in Appropriate Technology (a.k.a. Green Building). Since then she has continued to work in the construction field in many capacities including as an installer for Sundance Power Systems, a renewable energy company, Client Services Manager for Shelter Technology/Neighborhood Design Build, a mechanical contractor and cohousing community developer, and Contractor Programs Manager and Building Analyst at Vandemusser Design, a home energy rating and green building certification firm. Emily has been a licensed General Contractor in North Carolina since 2005 and is a NCBDC Certified Professional Building Designer and Certified Permaculture Designer. She is passionate about both good design and the technical details involved in creating an energy efficient, durable home.
Jeb Boyd's experience in construction began in high school working on framing and landscaping crews in the summer. He also graduated from Appalachian State University in 2000 with a BA in History. Immediately following graduation, Jeb worked in restaurant management quickly transitioning to a successful career in wine and beer sales and sales force management. While maintaining his full time job, Jeb did all the construction on two gut remodels and all the woodworking and cabinetry when Jeb and Emily built their personal home. In early 2015 Jeb left the corporate world to join Mountain Sun where his experience in management comes in handy. He enjoys going to work everyday feeling like he is making a difference in the world by building environmentally friendly and beautiful homes.
We have a talented team of folks from diverse backgrounds working with us both in the office and on our job sites. We couldn't do what we do without them!
In Print
Case study of a MSBD Net Zero Home in West Asheville
Net Zero Homes article co-written by Emily
Shelburne Woods case study
Shelburne Woods home in the Fine Homebuilding Reader's Choice 2018 Awards issue
Biophilia article written by Emily
Below Zero Home in Marshall case study
Recognition
2013 AHBA Parade of Homes Green Home Award
2015 AHBA Parade of Homes Green Home Award
2015 AHBA Parade of Homes Gold Craftsmanship Award
2017 AHBA Parade of Homes Green Home Award
2017 AHBA Parade of Homes Gold Craftsmanship Award
2018 Fine Homebuilding Reader's Choice Award- third place
Emily Boyd grew up in Raleigh, NC surrounded by a community of designers. Her father worked long hours at the College of Design at NC State University, so Emily spent countless hours of her childhood roaming the halls and studios of the Design School. After a break to travel and work on organic farms, Emily attended Appalachian State University and graduated summa cum laude in 2000 with a degree in Appropriate Technology (a.k.a. Green Building). Since then she has continued to work in the construction field in many capacities including as an installer for Sundance Power Systems, a renewable energy company, Client Services Manager for Shelter Technology/Neighborhood Design Build, a mechanical contractor and cohousing community developer, and Contractor Programs Manager and Building Analyst at Vandemusser Design, a home energy rating and green building certification firm. Emily has been a licensed General Contractor in North Carolina since 2005 and is a NCBDC Certified Professional Building Designer and Certified Permaculture Designer. She is passionate about both good design and the technical details involved in creating an energy efficient, durable home.
Jeb Boyd's experience in construction began in high school working on framing and landscaping crews in the summer. He also graduated from Appalachian State University in 2000 with a BA in History. Immediately following graduation, Jeb worked in restaurant management quickly transitioning to a successful career in wine and beer sales and sales force management. While maintaining his full time job, Jeb did all the construction on two gut remodels and all the woodworking and cabinetry when Jeb and Emily built their personal home. In early 2015 Jeb left the corporate world to join Mountain Sun where his experience in management comes in handy. He enjoys going to work everyday feeling like he is making a difference in the world by building environmentally friendly and beautiful homes.
We have a talented team of folks from diverse backgrounds working with us both in the office and on our job sites. We couldn't do what we do without them!
In Print
Case study of a MSBD Net Zero Home in West Asheville
Net Zero Homes article co-written by Emily
Shelburne Woods case study
Shelburne Woods home in the Fine Homebuilding Reader's Choice 2018 Awards issue
Biophilia article written by Emily
Below Zero Home in Marshall case study
Recognition
2013 AHBA Parade of Homes Green Home Award
2015 AHBA Parade of Homes Green Home Award
2015 AHBA Parade of Homes Gold Craftsmanship Award
2017 AHBA Parade of Homes Green Home Award
2017 AHBA Parade of Homes Gold Craftsmanship Award
2018 Fine Homebuilding Reader's Choice Award- third place
