Sustainable Remodeling

Get expert advice and practical tips for eco-friendly remodeling practices. From selecting sustainable materials to optimizing layouts for energy efficiency, we cover everything you need to know to reduce your environmental impact without sacrificing comfort. Learn how sustainable remodeling can help you save money on energy costs and increase the value of your home, while also promoting a healthier indoor environment.

Beat the Heat: Cool Innovations
In this time of weather extremes and power disruptions, it's important to learn from the past as we think about the future.
Strategies for Building a High-Performance Home
Discover a range of approaches to high-performance home design and construction.
FHB Podcast Segment: Energy Consumption in a Pretty Good House
Ian Schwandt goes into detail about energy-usage trends in his Pretty Good House in this FHB Podcast Segment.
Podcast Episode 646: Overhanging Floors, Sustainable Building, and Bath Fans
Listeners write in about bathroom ventilation plans, sealing joist bays, sustainability, and more.
Rainwater Harvesting 101
There's a constant source of clean water for you to use, and all you have to do is collect it.
Diane Cohen, Executive Director of Finger Lakes ReUse
This deconstruction program leader oversees the collection and reuse of a variety of products and materials.
How to Reuse Salvaged Wood
A historical-home renovation gives lessons into the process of reclaiming lumber, from careful demolition to remilling and refinishing.
Decarbonizing Homes
As the demand for more sustainable homes intensifies, architects and builders are increasingly driven by state and federal incentives to reduce the carbon footprint of their homes and to tap…
Podcast 604: Conversation and Questions with Engineer Marc Rosenbaum
Consulting engineer and self-described compulsive measurer Marc Rosenbaum talks to Brian and Patrick about improving the comfort and efficiency of residential buildings.
Podcast 604: Members-only Aftershow — Marc Rosenbaum’s Energy-Efficient and Affordable Martha’s Vineyard Home
The crew talks to Marc Rosenbaum about his own house on Martha’s Vineyard.

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