Built With Purpose
Our Work
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.
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.
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.
Built With Purpose
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 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
Clear Water Contractor
Certified Lead Renovator (EPA)
Kholer 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
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
Parade of Homes Awards Won:
Special Project Award (3x)
Viewer’s Choice Award (7x)
Gold Craftsmanship Winner (14x)
Silver Craftmanship Awards
Magazine Cover (3x)
BEST IN SHOW Award for Crocket Ridge Craftsman
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”
NCHBA STARS Awards Won:
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 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 Campain
Best Green Single-Family Home
Best Home Under 2,500 square feet
Best Home Between 3,501-4,500 square feet
Innovative Home