What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Passive Solar Design
Solar Electric - (bio)diesel backup generator - Off-grid
Rain Water Catchment
Rammed Earth Tire Wall
Recycled Materials
Earth Bermed
Super Insulated (R-90 in roof, R-30 in 2x8 framed walls) 2-3 times NC CodeProperty Description
2 Story, Passive Solar, Off-grid, Earthship hybrid
Designer/Owner Interned with Michael Reynolds - Earthship BiotectureNeighborhood Description
Private and tranquil, on 31.44 acres
Bordered by the Pisgah National Forest on 3 sides!
5 families with large tracts of land (10-50 acres each)
1 mile from French Broad River
2 miles from Appalachian Trail
State-maintained paved roadMarket Area
Easy access to several quaint mountain communities including Hot Springs and Marshall (10 minutes), as well as Asheville, NC (40 minutes), recently voted the "#1 Travel Destination in the Country" (Frommer Travel Guides 2015) and "America's #1 Most Beautiful Place". (GMA 2014) Not only does the Appalachian Trail run right through Hot Springs, you can also find whitewater rafting, tubing, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing and more.School District
Madison County Public Schools
Private Schools NearbyCommunity
The Town of Marshall is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina on the banks of the French Broad River and is rich in history, scenery, outdoor activities and mountain culture.
Marshall is also becoming a center for artists. Browse the galleries on the island and downtown, go to classes, exhibits, shows and concerts, often centered on mountain culture.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | yes |
Industry in Area | no |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | yes |
Fragrance Free | yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Solar - Passive |
Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
Water System | Rain Water Collection |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Construction Type | Rammed Earth |
Exterior Finish | Masonry Plaster - Other Shingles - Other Stucco |
Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Tile |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | no |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 1 |