MISSION
We will exceed our clients’ expectations by building happier, healthier lives.
VISION
We will be the most respected name in Custom Home Building.
CORE VALUES
We will be humble, hungry, & smart.
Living Stone Design + Build is a comprehensive Design + Build firm that excels in crafting top-tier Custom Homes, Whole Home Renovations, and Luxury Commercial spaces. Our expertise extends across the spectrum of architectural and construction services, ensuring the realization of exceptional living spaces and commercial environments. With a commitment to excellence, we bring a wealth of experience to every project, delivering high-end solutions tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of our clients.
We believe in working in a collaborative “team” approach to bring the highest value and level of quality that a client deserves, and desires, by designing + building to meet our clients’ budget. We will work with Architects, Plan Designers, Interior Designers and our numerous Trade Partners to exceed our clients’ expectations. And we will set ourselves apart (in the green building community) by building high-performance homes in order to “Build happier and healthier lives”. Ultimately, our vision is to be the most respected name in custom home building.
In reaching our goal, the employees of Living Stone Design + Build are the most valuable commodities that we have. We work to create an environment, which attracts and retains the best employees, and encourages the development of their individual talents in concert with the changing needs of our firm and clients.
Eight Levels of Service
PARTNER BY DESIGN
Strategic Partnerships
Customized for Each Client
From the beginning of your project, we assemble a team of hand-selected partners.
PRICED BY DESIGN
Budget or Program-based
Approach
We’ll help by understanding your goals and establishing clear expectations about your vision.
AGE BY DESIGN
Aging In Place
A truly green home is one that is sustainable; one that grows and even, ages, with you.
GREEN BY DESIGN
Non-toxic + Sustainable Building
There’s green. And then there is Living Stone green. All Living Stone homes are green by design.
INTERIORS BY DESIGN
Space Planning
& Interior Design
Our design partners will create the perfect environment for you through vision and thoughtful planning.
BUILD BY DESIGN
Our Design to Build Process
The true beauty of a Living Stone home is the forethought that goes into each plan and building process.
FURNISHING BY DESIGN
Introducing Atelier Maison & Co.
We help you design green and build green. Now we help you live green.
MAINTENANCE BY DESIGN
Our Preventative Maintenance program
Allow Our Team to Provide the Preventative Care You Need
DESIGN + BUILD
The Living Stone Difference
For more than 25 years, Living Stone Design + Build has been exceeding expectations through the renovation and new construction process for clients all over the country relocating to Western North Carolina.
During the great recession, Living Stone realized that in order to further increase value brought to the client, we were going to have to create a cost-competitive business model that extended beyond just the construction portion of the home. We diagnosed each aspect of the building process and created a holistic approach through professional partnerships to offer a full service, turn-key construction company. We call it the Living Stone Difference.
Every home we build is Energy Star Certified by a 3rd party energy rater to the standards of NC Green Built, a voluntary, state-wide green building certification program supported by the North Carolina Solar Center, the State Energy Office, Home Builder Associations and other building professional organizations.
Every home we build is also certified Green. We do this as a standard because we believe in the importance of giving our client’s green homes. It’s been proven that not only do green homes sell faster and for more money but that people that live in green homes are happier, healthier and more productive. Let us show you how!
COMMUNITIES
Accreditations & Recent Awards
- National Custom Home Builder of the Year 2023 NAHB
- 2022 Best in American Living Award – Custom Owner’s Suite
- Rated #1 Custom Home Builder of the Year – Home Builders Digest
- 2021 American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) for Custom Homes – The Bronder Residence and Hawks Nest Residence
- Asheville Chamber of Commerce – Small Business Leader of the Year (2021)
- Accredited Master Builder
- Certified Green Professional
- Certified Aging In Place Specialist
- Building Green Real Estate Certified
- Business View Best of 2024, Best Managed Companies
- Clear Water Contractor
- Certified Lead Renovator (EPA)
- Kohler Builder Partner
- Energy Star Partner
- NC Greenbuilt Alliance Partner
- Indoor airPLUS Partner
- Duke Energy – Western Region Low Volume Builder of the Year
- Member of Certainteed’s Builder Advisory Council
- President of the Asheville Home Builders Association
- President of the NC Home Builders Association
- Builders Mutual Insurance – Board of Directors
- NC Builder Institute – Trustee, Faculty Member, and Instructor
- AIBD – American Residential Design Awards – Best Custom Home for The Sennett Residence
- BUILD – Most Outstanding for Sustainable Home Building Firm – NC
- BUILD – Most Innovative Sustainable Home Building Firm – NC
- BUILD – Best Renovations Firm in the South East and Excellence in Sustainable Building
- BUILD – Best Green Design + Build Firm in NC
- NAHB – Member of the Builder 20 Club (Cornerstones)
- NAHB – Chairman of the Single Family Builders Committee
- NAHB – Chairman of the Design Committee
- NAHB – Board of Directors
- NAHB – Certified Green Professional (CGP) of the Year
- NAHB – Young Professional of the Year (Region B)
- NAHB – Best in America Living (BALA) award (4x)
- NAHB – Best in Green award (BIG) for the Rhodo Reno
- NAHB – Single Family Builder Safety Program of the Year
- NAHB The Nationals – Best Detached Home For 55+ Buyer (Silver Award)
NCHBA STARS Awards Won:
- Distinguished NC Builder Member of the Year
- Best One-of-a-Kind Home
- Best Whole House Renovation (3x)
- Best Addition (2x)
- Best Single Family Detached Home (13x)
- Best Humanitarian Project for First Friday Ministry
- Best Safety Program
- Best Design Detail
- Best Outdoor Living Project for The Watkins Residence
- Best Landscape Design
- Best Green Single-Family Home
- Best Green Single-Family Home Remodel
- Best Green Home Feature
- Best Single-Family Custom Home Between 2,501 and 3,500 Square Feet
- Best Bathroom Remodel
- Best Room Remodel
- Best Whole House Remodel Over $500,000
WNC STARS Awards Won:
- Builder of the Year (2x)
- Safety Program of the Year
- PACE Award – Best Public Relations Effort (2x)
- Best Digital Marketing Campaign
- Best Green Single-Family Home
- Best Home Under 2,500 square feet
- Best Home Between 3,501-4,500 square feet
- Innovative Home
Parade of Homes Awards Won:
- Special Project Award (3x)
- Viewer’s Choice Award (7x)
- Gold Craftsmanship Winner (14x)
- Silver Craftmanship Awards
- Magazine Cover (3x)
- Innovative Home Award for The Sennet Residence
- BEST IN SHOW Award for The Bronder Residence
- BEST IN SHOW Award for The Sennett Residence
- BEST IN SHOW Award for Crocket Ridge Craftsman
- Green Certifications: Reems Creek Retreat
- Builder of Southern Living Inspired Home – French Broad Crossing
- Best of Black Mountain – U.S. Commerce Association
- Asheville Lifestyle Magazine – Cover feature “Community Builder”
- Asheville Lifestyle Magazine – Cover feature “The Home Issue”
- Asheville Real Producers Magazine – Cover feature “Asheville’s Elevated Home Furnishings Experience”
- Builder/Architect Magazine – Cover feature “Building with Living Stone”
- NAHB’s Best in American Living Magazine – feature “Splendor Living in the North Carolina Mountains”
- NC Builder Magazine – Cover feature “Bringing Passion as NCHBA President”
- Fine Homes & Design – Cover feature “The Marriage of Design + Build”
- House Beautiful – feature “Built Better” ‘
- Dream Smart TV – episode “The Savvy Home Buyer: Featuring Living Stone”