Photos of some of our past projects are below. Click any of the galleries to view a slideshow of larger images.
Olivette Net Zero Custom Home
Our second home in the Olivette community was designed and built for a young couple about to start a family and includes an interior bridge to a home office and upper level porch with distant views of the French Broad river. The house has geothermal heating and cooling and is Net Zero and Platinum Greenbuilt certified.
Our second home in the Olivette community was designed and built for a young couple about to start a family and includes an interior bridge to a home office and upper level porch with distant views of the French Broad river. The house has geothermal heating and cooling and is Net Zero and Platinum Greenbuilt certified.
Shelburne Woods Net Zero Custom Home
Finished enough for occupancy just in time for the April 2020 Covid-19 Stay at Home orders, this home is the second to be built in Shelburne Woods. It features rooftop covered porch and deck areas off of the master suite, a 12' wide door connecting the great room and main level deck and a large screened porch off of the lower level guest suite. Wood stove and exterior stairs and landscaping to come in summer of 2020.
Finished enough for occupancy just in time for the April 2020 Covid-19 Stay at Home orders, this home is the second to be built in Shelburne Woods. It features rooftop covered porch and deck areas off of the master suite, a 12' wide door connecting the great room and main level deck and a large screened porch off of the lower level guest suite. Wood stove and exterior stairs and landscaping to come in summer of 2020.
Beaver Lake Custom Home
This house in an established neighborhood near Beaver Lake sits on a challenging site that slopes upward from the road and down to an ephemeral stream. Raising the house above the carport allowed for windows with views of treetops at the front of the house and views to the future gardens around the sunken patio area in the rear. The lower level grounds the house and contains a guest room, workshop and owner's entry from carport.
This house in an established neighborhood near Beaver Lake sits on a challenging site that slopes upward from the road and down to an ephemeral stream. Raising the house above the carport allowed for windows with views of treetops at the front of the house and views to the future gardens around the sunken patio area in the rear. The lower level grounds the house and contains a guest room, workshop and owner's entry from carport.
Marshall Net Zero Home
Completed in 2019 for a couple on the cusp of retirement, this passive and active solar home outside Marshall is Platinum GreenBuilt Net Zero certified with a HERS score of -22. Custom features include master suite on main floor, radiant floor heat throughout, board formed concrete trombe wall in the staircase with integral planter, and a 240V car charging outlet in the carport. Pictures with landscaping and pergola plantings coming in 2020.
Completed in 2019 for a couple on the cusp of retirement, this passive and active solar home outside Marshall is Platinum GreenBuilt Net Zero certified with a HERS score of -22. Custom features include master suite on main floor, radiant floor heat throughout, board formed concrete trombe wall in the staircase with integral planter, and a 240V car charging outlet in the carport. Pictures with landscaping and pergola plantings coming in 2020.
Sovereign Oaks Family Home
Located at the end of a road in the Sovereign Oaks neighborhood in East Asheville, this site has a great balance of privacy and community. Saving a majestic oak tree on the South side of the lot was a critical goal of this custom home design as was creating a bright, airy and open home for three generations of family.
Located at the end of a road in the Sovereign Oaks neighborhood in East Asheville, this site has a great balance of privacy and community. Saving a majestic oak tree on the South side of the lot was a critical goal of this custom home design as was creating a bright, airy and open home for three generations of family.
Family Home With Farm Views
We completed this home in the Olivette Community near Asheville for a growing family in September 2018. It is Net-Zero and NC GreenBuilt Platinum certified. Landscaping and more pictures to come.
We completed this home in the Olivette Community near Asheville for a growing family in September 2018. It is Net-Zero and NC GreenBuilt Platinum certified. Landscaping and more pictures to come.
Shelburne Woods Spec Home
The first of nine homes to be built in Shelburne Woods, this home was completed in June of 2017. It was a collaboration with our friends at Rusafova-Markulis architects and is Net-Zero and NC GreenBuilt Platinum certified. The home won both the Gold Craftsmanship and Green Home Awards in the 2017 AHBA Parade of Homes and was featured in the Fine Homebuilding 2018 Houses issue Reader's Choice Contest.
The first of nine homes to be built in Shelburne Woods, this home was completed in June of 2017. It was a collaboration with our friends at Rusafova-Markulis architects and is Net-Zero and NC GreenBuilt Platinum certified. The home won both the Gold Craftsmanship and Green Home Awards in the 2017 AHBA Parade of Homes and was featured in the Fine Homebuilding 2018 Houses issue Reader's Choice Contest.
Beaverdam Custom Home
Completed in April 2016, this custom contemporary home in a private North Asheville setting makes extensive use of site milled lumber and has a wall of windows and several porches and decks to take advantage of the peaceful setting in the treetops. An open living area and art and office loft give the space a light and airy feeling. Click on the images below for larger pictures.
Completed in April 2016, this custom contemporary home in a private North Asheville setting makes extensive use of site milled lumber and has a wall of windows and several porches and decks to take advantage of the peaceful setting in the treetops. An open living area and art and office loft give the space a light and airy feeling. Click on the images below for larger pictures.
West Asheville Net Zero Certified Spec Home
Winner of the 2015 AHBA Parade of Homes Green Home Award and Gold Craftsmanship Award, this spec home in West Asheville is Energy Star, EPA Indoor AirPlus and NCGreenBuilt Platinum certified. Designed with a young family in mind, the property flows easily from the front garden area through the open living/dining/kitchen area, onto the covered back porch and out into the fenced in back yard. The large pantry, walk in master closet and fully decked attic with drop down stairs provide plenty of storage. Ample South facing windows take full advantage of the winter sun for passive heating and keep the house bright inside all year round. The roof mounted photovoltaic array generates as much electricity as the home is predicted to use.
Winner of the 2015 AHBA Parade of Homes Green Home Award and Gold Craftsmanship Award, this spec home in West Asheville is Energy Star, EPA Indoor AirPlus and NCGreenBuilt Platinum certified. Designed with a young family in mind, the property flows easily from the front garden area through the open living/dining/kitchen area, onto the covered back porch and out into the fenced in back yard. The large pantry, walk in master closet and fully decked attic with drop down stairs provide plenty of storage. Ample South facing windows take full advantage of the winter sun for passive heating and keep the house bright inside all year round. The roof mounted photovoltaic array generates as much electricity as the home is predicted to use.
North Asheville Net Zero Custom Home
This custom design/build project was completed in June 2015. Blurring the lines between inside and out was a central theme of the design, using large South facing windows for winter heat gain and abundant natural light. Incorporating geothermal HVAC, photovoltaic panels, high quality durable finishes and Energy Star certification means that this house will be low maintenance and have minimal utility bills. Designed for an active couple to downsize and age-in-place this 2400 sf North Asheville home features main level master suite, office, mud room, kitchen/dining/living area, large covered porch and carport with detached workshop. The walkout basement features a game room, guest suite, storage and a covered patio.
This custom design/build project was completed in June 2015. Blurring the lines between inside and out was a central theme of the design, using large South facing windows for winter heat gain and abundant natural light. Incorporating geothermal HVAC, photovoltaic panels, high quality durable finishes and Energy Star certification means that this house will be low maintenance and have minimal utility bills. Designed for an active couple to downsize and age-in-place this 2400 sf North Asheville home features main level master suite, office, mud room, kitchen/dining/living area, large covered porch and carport with detached workshop. The walkout basement features a game room, guest suite, storage and a covered patio.
North Asheville Net Zero Ready Spec Home
This spec home in North Asheville won the AHBA Parade of Homes Green Award in October 2013. Designed and built by Mountain Sun Building & Design, it received Energy Star certification, NC GreenBuilt Gold certification and is Net Zero ready. **2020 update- new owner's have installed photovoltaics so this Net Zero Ready home is now Net Zero!
This spec home in North Asheville won the AHBA Parade of Homes Green Award in October 2013. Designed and built by Mountain Sun Building & Design, it received Energy Star certification, NC GreenBuilt Gold certification and is Net Zero ready. **2020 update- new owner's have installed photovoltaics so this Net Zero Ready home is now Net Zero!
Beaverdam Custom Home
The first home completely designed and built by Mountain Sun Building & Design, this home is Energy Star, Indoor Air Plus, Healthy Built Home Platinum and LEED for Homes Platinum certified. The home has geothermal heating and cooling, active and passive solar technologies, rainwater cistern for hose bibs and toilet flushing, a permaculture based landscape/site design, concrete floors and counters and many other "green" features. This high performance home was completed on a small budget by careful attention to cost/benefit analysis and use of simple, but high quality finishes.
The first home completely designed and built by Mountain Sun Building & Design, this home is Energy Star, Indoor Air Plus, Healthy Built Home Platinum and LEED for Homes Platinum certified. The home has geothermal heating and cooling, active and passive solar technologies, rainwater cistern for hose bibs and toilet flushing, a permaculture based landscape/site design, concrete floors and counters and many other "green" features. This high performance home was completed on a small budget by careful attention to cost/benefit analysis and use of simple, but high quality finishes.
Bill Moore Residence Renovations
We don't do many renovations, but the opportunity to update the home that architect Bill Moore designed and built to be his personal residence was something we didn't want to pass up. The homeowners wanted to open the galley kitchen on the North side of the house to the living and dining areas and the long range views from the home's perch on Sunset Mountain. They also wanted to raise the lowered ceilings in the bathrooms and add windows to brighten the spaces. It was very important to the current homeowners (and to us) that we retain the original character of the house. We tried to make it look as though we had not done anything to the house. Below rendering is Bill Moore's own rendering of the exterior along with a photo of the exterior from relatively recently. The interior picture shows the walls dividing the main living space and kitchen. The last three pictures are of the project close to completion.
We don't do many renovations, but the opportunity to update the home that architect Bill Moore designed and built to be his personal residence was something we didn't want to pass up. The homeowners wanted to open the galley kitchen on the North side of the house to the living and dining areas and the long range views from the home's perch on Sunset Mountain. They also wanted to raise the lowered ceilings in the bathrooms and add windows to brighten the spaces. It was very important to the current homeowners (and to us) that we retain the original character of the house. We tried to make it look as though we had not done anything to the house. Below rendering is Bill Moore's own rendering of the exterior along with a photo of the exterior from relatively recently. The interior picture shows the walls dividing the main living space and kitchen. The last three pictures are of the project close to completion.
West Asheville Home
We were brought on after framing was complete to finish this house custom designed by Aaron Wilson for a couple of amazing artists and gardeners to be their forever home. We enjoyed collaborating on this project with other creative folks.
We were brought on after framing was complete to finish this house custom designed by Aaron Wilson for a couple of amazing artists and gardeners to be their forever home. We enjoyed collaborating on this project with other creative folks.
West Asheville Renovation
We completed extensive renovations in the living areas and bathroom of this 1952 ranch in West Asheville. Taking out walls between the living room, dining room and kitchen and vaulting the ceilings in the kitchen and bathroom gave the home more natural light and created a better space for gathering with friends and family.