Built America Magazine | South
“Our mission, is to advance sustainable building practices. And we do that through three main vehicles: education, advocacy, and certification.”
— Jennifer Mclucas | Director of Operations, GBA
“The Alliance started as a group of local builders,” recalls Dan Clere, chair of the board, owner of Cardinal Point Construction, which builds high performing homes and communities within the Permaculture context. “They were pushing the envelope in terms of energy efficiency, trying to account for the operational energy of homes they were building.” But what began as a handful of hands evolved into a powerful collective voice. “Our mission,” says Jennifer McLucas, Director of Operations and Sustainability Programs, “is to advance sustainable building practices. And we do that through three main vehicles: education, advocacy, and certification.” A Humble Beginning with a Mighty Question
Pioneering Sustainability Education & Advocacy in WNC Since 2001 Over 3,000 Homes Certified Through Green Built Homes Program Empowering Builders & Homeowners to Achieve Measurable Energy Efficiency
JENNIFER MCLUCAS - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
“It’s about offering builders and homeowners real, actionable options.”
That last one — certification — is the cornerstone.
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