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.

The End of Deep Energy Retrofits?
Learn why one design-build remodeling firm stopped doing these types of renovations in favor of other efficiency improvements and upgrades.
Insulating a Roof: Getting Higher R-Value
An expert weights in on how to boost performance without ruining the look.
Gray-Water System for a Sustainable Home
A remodel aimed at water conservation becomes a case study for resource-efficient whole-house design.
Passive-House Remodel in A Historic Neighborhood
A century-old bungalow is renovated to maintain its original character while achieving Passive-House certification.
Vintage Window Tune-Up
Increase quiet and comfort with easy improvements to historical windows.
Updating a Cabin for Energy Efficiency
A 1970s kit house in Northern Minnesota is remodeled for year-round use with expansive glazing and exterior insulation.
Is Adding Exterior Insulation When Re-siding Your Home Worth the Cost?
Re-cladding a house is typically a once-in-multiple-generations upgrade, and can be an economical opportunity to make walls more energy efficient.
Remodeling to Achieve Passive House Standards
Watch as architect Elizabeth DiSalvo walks us through how she and her team transformed this large but dark house into a spacious, quiet, and energy-efficient home.

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