High-Tech Home Stands Strong as Neighborhood Suffers Storm Damage: ‘Resilient and Future-Ready’
The recently completed “Green Haven” high-performance home in Asheville, North Carolina includes an array of sustainable tech and was put to the test when Hurricane Helene hit the region.
The home proved resilient enough to withstand the extreme weather conditions, as a press release shared by the Malaysian Reserve detailed.
According to The Cool Down, The homeowners also made fast friends with the neighbors during the experience, thanks to the energy-independent design.
“From the rain gardens to the solar panels with battery backup, every feature worked as intended,” Brandon Bryant, president and owner of Red Tree Builders, which worked on the project, shared.
“During one of the most devastating storms to impact our region, this home provided a safe haven—not just for the homeowners, but for their neighbors as well.”
The all-electric home was constructed in Asheville’s first “agrihood” — a neighborhood built around a fully functioning farm and alongside 1.5 miles of the French Broad River. As such, Green Haven was developed for both energy efficiency and a sense of harmony with the surrounding environment.
