About Us

Claire Counts grew up just down the road in Greenville, South Carolina. She received her degree in Interior Design in 2001. Since then, she has had the privilege to work on projects that encompass most commercial industries. These range from commercial offices, tenant improvements, healthcare, senior living, hospitality, retail, restaurants, bio-tech facilities and multi-family/mixed use buildings and cruise ships. 
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Claire has been on both sides of construction: the behind the desk on the design side and the getting covered in drywall dust on the construction side. Some don't know this, but this is not common in the industry. The traditional process of construction is very linear, which leads to a lot of rework, confusion and frustration. The commercial interior designer typically does not buy and install the product, so they don't fully understand availably or lead times of the product they are presenting to the client. Also, the designer or architect is not managing the carpenter and most of the time aren't even aware that a design detail does not work. There are Design/Build companies out there, but most without a designer with decades of design, installation and project management experience. Good design is more involved than picking out finishes. Streamlining is the answer for efficiency, accurate budgets and a happy job site. Ask about the 'Dry Dock' package for the ultimate streamlined and efficient project. Claire pulls her knowledge of managing 10 day cruise ships remodels. It is a win/win scenario for everyone!
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Claire founded asehBUILT, 5 years ago to create a fun and collaborative space for folks in the building industry to meet once a month.
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In response to Hurricane Helene, Claire founded the Commercial Building Alliance to bring together all of Asheville's talent and expertise to service the rebuild in the coming years. 
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