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In the third installment of our three-part Journey to Net Zero special edition, Built America Magazine travels to Western North Carolina, where a powerful regional movement is reshaping what it means to build green. At the center of it all is the Green Built Alliance — a nonprofit dedicated to third-party certification, education, and advocacy for high-performance homes. The organization stands as a catalyst for change, working with builders, cities, and citizens to advance environmentally responsible construction tailored to the region’s climate and communities. This issue brings together an extraordinary group of builders, educators, and visionaries who are aligned with that mission: from Nicholson & Sun , whose custom solar installations reflect both form and function; to Assembly Architecture + Build , where architect Ross Smith invites us to rethink luxury as the light we live in and the air we breathe; to Wild Abundance , where Gaia Goldhill is reclaiming ancient wisdom through natural building and permaculture education. We also explore the regenerative development of Terra Futura , the craftsmanship and community-driven ethos of Sycamore Builders, the legacy of WJ Smith Construction , the technical leadership of RESNET in energy efficiency, and the artisanal excellence of Architectural Woodcraft . Together with the Green Built Alliance, these contributors are proving that sustainable building is not just about carbon metrics — it’s about values, relationships, and redefining home for the next generation . The Journey to Net Zero: Building Forward, Living Smarter
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