About Us
​LARRY DEAL, FOUNDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Larry graduated from Western Carolina University with a degree in psychology in 1976. After being in the helping field for four years, his dreams led him to construction and real estate. Larry Deal has been on a quest for energy-efficient and affordable homes since he built his first earth-berm passive solar house in 1984 for his own family.
Larry believes homes should be sustainable, energy-efficient, affordable, and comfortable. He feels a smaller, well-designed home can be much more rewarding to live in than the aimless sprawl of interior spaces that dominated the 1990s. "Helping people has always been a priority in my life. I have always been a giver and have aspired to give back not only to the community but also to our beautiful earth." To make his dream a reality, Larry formed New Earth Shelters in 2012 after spending years working in the timber frame building industry.
New Earth Builders pre-insulated concrete and timber frame shells is Larry's current iteration of his vision for affordable, efficient, and durable homes, a way of building that he thinks has been missing in our housing industry. And today more than ever with the growing impact of climate change, it is important to build homes that are climate resilient and much safer than conventional stick-built homes.
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Larry is also a multi-instrumentalist who plays new mountain bluegrass at local venues with his band, The Big Deal Band. This keeps him grounded and energized. He is a devoted father and grandfather, and a loyal partner and friend. Larry considers himself a dreamer and finds comfort knowing he is "not the only one."
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Still making music after all these years.
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Enjoying nature and staying healthy.
Sharing special time with his grandchildren.
Photos of Larry's first earth berm concrete home built 39 years ago in Louisville, Kentucky. "I was a few years ahead of my time back in the early 1980's. Some of my peers thought I was crazy. "
Larry planted strawberries on the east side berm for ground cover. His kids enjoyed picking them!
Evey Little, Sales Manager.
Evey's life journey has given her a broad creative perspective and a deep understanding of clients from across the United States. A proud native of Hickory, NC, Evey launched her career after college in the heart of New York City, where her passion for design and eye for detail truly came to life.
Evey traveled extensively, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures to refine her artistic vision. Since returning to NC, she has devoted herself to interior design and has spent the past several years as a sales representative for Superior Walls. By blending her global perspective with hands-on construction expertise, Evey has discovered her true calling—helping people create strong, beautiful homes that stand the test of time. She would be honored to work with you in designing your dream home, built to inspire and endure for generations to come.
Ian McIsaac, Project Manager.
Ian brings his carpentry background along as he aids clients in the design and assembly of their homes. Ian has an eye for detail honed over many years of experience as a trim carpenter and works hand in hand with both our manufacturers and installers to streamline build processes and efficiently deliver quality structures. Though locally raised in Black Mountain NC, Ian travelled far and wide in his early twenties performing in a touring band where he made lifelong friendships with a variety of people and gained a great deal of life experience. Now he is settled down in Eastern TN with his beautiful wife Chloe and their young daughter Audrey.
Contact us
PO Box 485
Old Fort, North Carolina 28762
