Robin Cape is deeply rooted in the Asheville community, having called it home for over 30 years. From her early days as the proprietor of Preservation Hall, an Architectural Salvage Company, Robin played a vital role in the renovation of buildings throughout the region. Her passion for the environment led her to serve on the Woodfin Water Board and Asheville City Council, where she advocated for sustainability as a cornerstone of a strong community. After leaving City Council she worked to build a climate education center in downtown Asheville that to support and encourage the development of climate and environmental entrepreneurship. She served on the Board of the Green Built Alliance for many years and was the Board Chair for two of those. She currently holds the position of Board Chair of the Asheville ABC system. With a focus on climate challenge mitigations, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and urban and small farmsteads, Robin and her husband live in a 1970's ranch house they remodeled in Asheville on a small urban homestead. Since moving there they have added 33 solar panels, PV storage batteries, geothermal heating and cooling, advanced building envelope design, 3000 gallons of rainwater collection and an electric car. From her office window she can oversee the gardens, chicken coop and flowerbeds that fill the lot. With a lifetime of personal and educational experiences she understands how our homes and buildings shape our lives. She would love to work with you and help you find your own little slice of paradise.
Listed skills include Sustainability, Public Speaking, Community Development, Leadership, and 46 others.