Featured Green Project
187 COURTLAND PLACE - 2,895 SqFt 5Bed/4Bath
In the desirable Montford district, a very short walk from downtown Asheville NC sits the quaint and quiet dead end street of Courtland Place. Courtland Place was originally developed in Asheville's original housing boom of the 1920s. Like much of Montford, Courtland Place is reblooming into a colorful assortment of homes with unique architectural styles. Two new homes have emerged contributing to the street's charm. 187 makes the best of a challenging lot by positioning itself low on the South facing hill to take full advantage of the sun's free energy and natural light.
North elevation showing no step covered entry, immersed in sounds of the water feature
Featured Green Building Project :: Asheville NC
Featured Green Project Specs


Fresh air introduction with the ERV Energy Recovery Ventilator (Venmar Hepa 4000). This device introduces fresh air in a balanced and energy efficient manner to the entire home. System on dedicated supply ducts to all bedrooms and living areas. Hepa filtered, clean outdoor air is delivered exactly where it is needed 24/7.

Low allergy (VOC) building materials and interior finishes throughout home.

"Universal Design" main level allowing for easy first floor use and handicap accessibility

Walk to Downtown Located on a seldom traveled dead end, Courtland Place is a shorter walk to downtown than most of Montford.

Natural Light is plentiful throughout the home and is proven to help make people more healthy and happy.

Fully Conditioned Walkout Basement & Ductwork in conditioned space ensures a healthy separation of the building envelope from the exterior. With the huge amount of South facing windows it is hard to know you are in a basement at all.

Rain Garden captures the entire lot's storm water runoff reducing the biggest form of water pollution.

Project Features

Geothermal Heat Pump
provides a possible 50% reduction in utility bills, drawing energy from underground wells

Passive Solar Design reduces heating costs an estimated 60-90%, delivers the healthiest possible and least impactful source of heating and cooling, and gives the home abundant natural light

Cutting edge Solar Hot Water system with no pumps, moving parts, or electricity; capable of cutting water heating costs 80%

Energy Star certified with a score of: 42 One of Asheville's best scores ever

Structure a combination of Superior Wall pre-cast concrete panel basement and SIPS Structural Insulated Panel walls and roof for a very high performance envelope and major reduction of construction waste

Radiant Floor heating system installed and ready to be hooked up

Woodstove capable if desired

Cool Roof Rating Council certified Architectural Shingles

Programmable Multi-zone thermostats


Addition of PV panels, due to the incredibly efficient nature of the home, could potentially get the entire home off the grid or obtain zero energy.

Project Finishes

Concrete Countertops
with Copper inlaid drain board, copper backsplashes and 4 integral poured bowls. Black and Copper Patina stained

Custom Cherry Cabinetry
with continuous grain, clean frameless corners, and full-extension 100lb test, soft-close hardware. Tim Bell designed. Under cabinet lighting

Modern Fixtures and Hardware:  Kohler and Hans Grohe plumbing fixtures.

Oil Rubbed Bronze door hardware

Clear Sealed, Stain Grade Pine for Interior Trim, Doors, and Windows.  

Tile, Slate, Site Finished Red-Oak, and Stained Concrete Floors

Red Oak Staircase with all stain-grade parts; Return Treads, Risers, Handrail, Trim and Craftsman Newel Posts

Interior and Exterior Black Regency Modern Stonework

Ventilated Hardwood Shelving, Pallet trim work with butterfly joints

Interior stain-grade pine, aluminum-clad wood casement and awning windows by Golden

Three Travertine Showers with French Broad Tumbled River Glass Accents

Stainless w/black Thermadore Appliances

Poplar Bark & Fiber Cement Siding with designer woodland color scheme

Copper Roof and Flashing Accents

Curved Timber Brackets with Mortise Pegs


Boulder Walls, Rain Garden, Rock Garden, flat back yard with mature landscaping, &  a Water Garden with hidden babbling brook sounds

NC Healthybuilt Homes Program or Greater Asheville BB Member Energy Star