HomeSight Links: USA, North Carolina

USA, North Carolina

5 sites listed

Enertia Building Systems: http://www.enertia.com/; Although this site is slow to load, it provides excellent information about "a method of building homes and offices in which natural renewable materials, energy efficient, natural forces are used to create a comfortable environment without the use of fuel or electricity." The science behind the technology, products, cost-efficiency, design, construction, links to related sites, and countless photographs of existing homes and projects are all detailed on this site as well.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, North Carolina, National, Private Business, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable
Jacksonville Community Development Department: http://www.ci.jacksonville.nc.us/develop.htm; This site includes information about Jacksonville's home repair programs, Fair Housing, and home ownership assistance. Contact information as well as other Department services and links are also provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, North Carolina, State / Regional / Local, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Neighborhood / Community
North Carolina Consolidated Plan: http://www.commerce.state.nc.us/commerce/commasst/plan/toc.html; North Carolina has created a detailed Consolidated Plan to "provide decent housing, to provide a suitable living environment, and to expand economic opportunity." There is a wealth of information provided on this page about homelessness, tax-credits, affordable housing, zoning, community development, action plans, block grants, and housing persons with disabilities and severe illnesses.; Rating: Excellent; Location: North Carolina, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, North Carolina, State / Regional / Local, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless
North Carolina Fair Housing Center: http://ncfhc.infozone.com/; "The NCFHC promotes public awareness of Fair Housing issues through education and outreach activities." Information provided on this page includes discrimination signals, detailed civil rights, and contact information for other housing resources in North Carolina.; Rating: Informative; Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, North Carolina, State / Regional / Local, Fair housing
Westwood Cohousing: http://westwoodcoho.home.mindspring.com/westwood.html; The site for a newly constructed cohousing community in rural North Carolina includes information about cohousing, site and floor plans, community meeting minutes, the history of Westwood, and various energy efficient and environmentally friendly techniques used in construction. Details on how to join Westwood or other cohousing communities is also provided.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, North Carolina, State / Regional / Local, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative