Biography

Brian Knight, owner and manager of Springtime Homes, has a long history in both construction and environmental pursuit.  Mr. Knight is unique as a builder in the area to have a college education in building and construction with years of work experience for luxury and production builders. 

Degrees held include Business, Construction Management & Technology and Appropriate Technology from Appalachian State University with Magna Cum Laude honors. This is one of the best educations in appropriate building available.

Brian has managed projects in the construction industry since 2001, building around 60 homes in Greenville SC.   Before starting Springtime, Brian also worked with a luxury home builder in Asheville and a developer in Hendersonville.

 Mr. Knight lives in Asheville, NC with his dog Scout.  His passion for outdoor activities has taken him to many remote locations, and in 1996 he thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. It was events on the trail that led to a commitment of reducing our energy use.

If you can't get a hold of him, he is probably kayaking nearby on the Green River narrows.  Mr. Knight also enjoys playing his banjo, mandolin, guitar and fiddle, in his increasingly rare time off from work.

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  • Weatherproof Window Installation
    October 27

    A published article in Fine Homebuilding magazine's issue 254 November 2015. This article tackles the complicated subject of window installation, focusing on preventing water leaks and improving airtightness.

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  • Passive Solar Design
    September 17

    Passive Solar Design is the most efficient way to heat a home and this is the most cost-effective path for measurable performance improvement.

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