At Red Tree Builders | Alair Asheville, we believe that every home tells a story—a story of innovation, resilience, and sustainability. We’re proud to share an incredible chapter in our journey: receiving the Department of Energy (DOE) Innovation Award for the fourth consecutive year! This prestigious recognition reaffirms our commitment to crafting high-performance homes that lead the industry and enrich lives.

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A Winning Project in the Heart of Olivette

Our 2024 award-winning project stands as a testament to what’s possible when innovation meets dedication. Located in the Olivette Community, this custom-built, 2,603 sq. ft. all-electric home blends cutting-edge technology with timeless design.

Highlights of the Home:

• Energy Efficiency at Its Core: A HERS Score of 2 with photovoltaics (PV) underscores the home’s outstanding energy performance, translating to up to $3,700 in annual energy savings.
• Sustainability Meets Style: From advanced framing techniques to high-performance insulation and ENERGY STAR appliances, every detail of this home was designed to reduce carbon impact without compromising comfort or beauty.
• Future-Ready Features: The home is wired for electric vehicle chargers, harnessing an 8.29 kW solar system for sustainable energy management.
• Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Pioneers: With IAQ monitoring powered by Broan Overture, the home uses sensors to manage air quality, ensuring spaces are free from bacteria, viruses, and excess humidity—all with the convenience of app-based control.

Building Homes That Last Forever

"Our mission is to build homes that stand the test of time," says Brandon Bryant, Owner of Red Tree Builders | Alair Asheville. "This means not just focusing on structural integrity but ensuring every home we build prioritizes health, comfort, and sustainability for our clients."

Project Manager Ryan Kuczynski adds, "From the ground up, we approached this home with the intention of creating something truly exceptional. Every decision—from incorporating a ground source heat pump to integrating cutting-edge ventilation systems—was made with longevity and client well-being in mind."

Leading the Charge Toward a Sustainable Future

The DOE Housing Innovation Awards celebrate the nation’s top builders transforming the residential market through sustainability and energy efficiency. As one of the elite recipients, Red Tree Builders | Alair Asheville is part of a select group shaping the future of homebuilding.

Our work aligns with the DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) standards, the most stringent voluntary guidelines for high-performance homes. This dedication to excellence ensures that each project contributes to broader decarbonization goals while delivering unmatched value to our clients.

A Legacy of Excellence

Being honored for four consecutive years as the only custom home builder in Western North Carolina to achieve this distinction is more than just an accolade—it’s a reflection of our unwavering passion and purpose.

As the 2024 winners are celebrated at the Energy & Environmental Building Alliance’s High Performance Home Building Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah, we look forward to sharing our vision with others who are redefining what it means to build sustainably.

Join Us on This Journey

At Red Tree Builders | Alair Asheville, we’re not just building homes; we’re building a better future. Whether it’s designing a custom sanctuary or advancing the conversation on sustainable building, we’re honored to lead the way.

We invite you to explore more about this award-winning home and our commitment to excellence.  

Together, let’s create homes that inspire, innovate, and endure.