In the news

SBS Featured on News 14 Carolina (Link)
January 2010
News 14 featured SBS' work weatherizing low-income and senior housing in our community. From draft proofing drier ducts to insulating water heaters, the piece is a great example of how small steps can add up.

The work is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and by the end o this year SBS will have upgraded and weatherized over 200 homes. (See our press release for full details.)

TWO SBS CLIENTS WIN
TRIANGLE BUSINESS JOURNAL GREEN AWARDS
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November, 2009
The Raleigh-based Suite Paws Pet Resort is serious about sustainability.  From recycled flooring to super insulation to rainwater harvesting to central vacuum, the building offers the very latest in green technology. This commitment to better, greener building has just won the team at Suite Paws the Triangle Business Journal Green Award for Best New Construction. See our Commercial Projects for more details on SBS' work with Suite Paws.

Likewise, The King's Daughters Inn in Durham has shown that it is possible to retain historic integrity and still upgrade to efficient green building. SBS worked with the Inn to air seal their envelope, insulate using the latest sprayfoam technology, and create a closed crawl space. The result was lower bills, fewer emissions, and a Triangle Business Journal  Green Award for Best Commercial Rennovation. More details on our work with the Inn coming to our Commercial Projects section soon. 

TAX INCENTIVES AND REBATES EXPLAINED:
BOBBY FERREL ON WRAL (Link)
September, 2009
WRAL invites SBS co-founder Bobby Ferrel to talk readers through the minefield of utility rebates and tax incentives for green building and energy efficiency.

DURHAM MAZINE PROFILES SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SOLUTIONS
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June/July 2009
Durham Magazine profiles Sustainable Building Solutions' work in greening local homes and businesses.
 

SBS CO-FOUNDER WALKER HARRIS TALKS GREEN BUILDING WITH LOWE'S PROS (Link)
March, 2009
Lowe's newsletter for construction professionals looks at the top 5 green building trends for 2009. Walker helps explain what it all means.

RALEIGH NEWS & OBSERVER LOOKS AT ENERGY REMODELS
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March 19, 2009
The N&O profiles our Energy Remodel services. Visit the Energy Remodel section of our Services pages to learn how you too can take advantage of these innovative packages to save money, energy and emissions in your home or business.

WRAL VISITS WINSTON'S GRILLE (Link and Video)
Febuary 29, 2009
WRAL visits Raleigh restauranteur Charles Winston to hear about the rainwater harvesting systems installed by SBS on his home and business. Also interviewed is SBS' Bobby Ferrel. You can also check out this project and see more pictures in our Commercial Projects section.

ENERGY REMODELS IN TRIANGLE AND EASTERN NC BUILDER/ARCHITECT
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August 2008
SBS co-founder Bobby Ferrel explains the rational behind and benefits of our ground breaking Energy Remodel services. Visit the Energy Remodel section for more information.