Our Team
Bob Koplos, Owner
Bob’s passion for building began at a very young age. Growing up in a small town in Texas and having father who drove concrete trucks meant job site visits were a common activity. This solidified his passion for construction and creativity. During college he worked on framing crews in Texas on his off days from school. In 2010, he transferred to Warren Wilson College and helped to start the fine woodworking crew, which expanded his knowledge of local wood species and craftsmanship. After graduating from Warren Wilson College he began working hands on for a local builder constructing green homes. In 2013, he transitioned to project management following an accident that forced him to take off his tool bags. After four years as a project manager building custom homes, he decided it was time to start Steel Root Builders, LLC to share his passion for building sustainable custom homes with our clients. In his free time, he can be found riding his mountain bike, hiking or hanging with his dogs Lola & LeRoy.
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS:
Using regionally and locally sourced materials and vendors
Properly setting houses to fit our mountainous terrain
Building steel floating/post and beam techniques on steep terrain to reduce impact
Green termite and pest control treatments
Use of reclaimed and recycled materials
Low/no VOC paints and stains for better indoor air quality
Creating air tight building envelopes using open/closed foam and sealing common air infiltration areas
Solar options (off or on grid)
Geothermal heating/cooling
Jobsite recycling
Minimizing waste through efficient design
Member of the Asheville Green Built Alliance
Member of the Asheville Home Builders Association
