Remodeling: Green Building and Remodeling

Illinois Remodeler Wins Fred Case Entrepreneurship Award

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:01:07 EST

Nick Richmond of Illinois-based Matrix Basement Systems has won the 2013 Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award in honor of achievements in both manufacturing and marketing that propelled his remodeling company.

Buyers Are Still Flipping for Energy-Efficient Remodels

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 01:13:01 EST

ECOHOME checks in with Philip Beere, three-time winner of the NAHB Green Remodel Advocate of the Year Award, for an update on his G Street development company, the power of energy labeling, and what’s on the horizon.

Michigan Remodel Showcases the Power of Energy-Efficient Retrofitting

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 12:35:50 EST

The Revitalize Home saves up to 30 percent on energy costs with air sealing and insulation alone.

GAF Has Success With Recycling Incentives

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:31:13 EST

Monetary incentives add up as tons of shingles are diverted from landfills.

Sustainable Design: Think About the Future When You Design

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:17:36 EST

CLINT HOWES writes about how his company considers future owners and uses when designing a project.

Greening in Place: How Aging in Place and Energy Efficiency Go Hand in Hand

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:11 EST

CARL SEVILLE on how energy efficiency and green remodeling provide benefits for older people and those with physical disabilities.

How Not to Spread Wildfire: Products and Practices for Wildland Urban Interface Zones

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:10:05 EST

Proper site planning and product selection can help your next build stand a better chance against a dangerous natural disaster.

Window Keepers: For Historic Windows, Replacement Is Not the Only Option

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:00:33 EST

Special attention to older windows opens up new alternatives.

Updated Energy Codes Stress 30% Energy Savings Goals -- How Will This Affect Remodelers?

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:56:55 EST

Assessing the effects of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code on the remodeling industry.

Making Sense of All the Available Green Certifications

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:50:37 EST

Sustainable building certifications are many and varied. We help you make sense of the options available.

How FHA-Insured Loans Can Help Homeowners Afford to Remodel

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:40:43 EST

Using 203(k) loans and energy efficiency mortgages, homeowners who may not have the funding can still upgrade and remodel.

Giving the Green Light: A Remodeler Uses His Own Home as a Green Test Case

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:31:47 EST

A remodeler uses his own home to train himself and his crew in specific green practices so he can better inform clients.

Regulating Water Efficiency

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:22:11 EST

Two experts at the Delta Water-Efficiency Summit discuss water-efficiency regulations and programs.

Developing Green: A Team Approach to Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 10:02:19 EST

Creating a green remodeling template and educating developers so they can use that template in remodeling projects.

Deep Green: A Sustainable Remodel With Appeal for Future Homeowners

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 10:20:49 EST

This LEED Platinum renovation has a long-range goal: to ensure the building's adaptability for the needs of future homeowners.

Spreading the Green: MyGreenBuildings Aims to Share Its Expertise

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:47:56 EST

For a fee, this Florida-based green building franchise offers to help remodelers go green with a strong brand and business coaching.

Green From the Start: Steps to Sustainable Remodeling

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:44:58 EST

CARL SEVILLE: It takes only a bit of extra effort to create a truly sustainable remodel. And that effort is worth it, both in terms of client satisfaction and the benefit to the environment.

Color Commentary: 2012 Paint Color Trend Forecast

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:38:23 EST

Sherwin-Williams develops a color wheel for 2012, and other manufacturers weigh in on important aspects of color trends.

Shades of Green: Green Design Is a Combination of Building Science and Product Choices

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:37:56 EST

Two designers talk about the ways they share "green" ideas with clients.

Making His Mark: Tom Kelly Wins the 2011 Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:37:53 EST

For his business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and industry involvement, Pacific Northwest remodeler Tom Kelly wins this year's Fred Case Award.