Remodeling: Green Standards

Treading Lightly: Passive House Comes to Chicago for First Time

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:29:45 EST

Passive-house construction methods, in building or remodeling, can sharply reduce the carbon footprint of a home.

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.

First Look at Affordable LEED Townhomes

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:13:41 EST

We told them that batt insulation would be a problem.

What's the Problem With Green Remodeling?

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:07:23 EST

CARL SEVILLE: The single biggest obstacle to green remodeling is ignorance. Don't accept the status quo.

Survey: Consumers Say Their Homes Are Only Minimally Green

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:57:07 EST

Three-quarters of homeowners believe that less than 25% of their home can be categorized as “green.”

How to “Cheat” at LEED: Part 2

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:56:58 EST

Now that all of you who read the first column in this series think you are experts at working the LEED for Homes system, Carl Seville shows you some of the points that are much harder to qualify for, along with a few that are pretty easy, but not so obvious.

How to Cheat at LEED for Homes

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:51:01 EST

The road to green certification is paved with low-hanging fruit. This cheat sheet with 22 shortcuts will get you to LEED certification without a lot of trouble.

Smaller Footprint, Greener Future: The 2030 Challenge for Products

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:40:05 EST

Architecture 2030 launches its building product carbon-reduction initiative.

USGBC Launches LEED for Homes Scoring Tool

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:37:59 EST

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the launch of the LEED for Homes Self Scoring Tool, an online service that building industry pros can use to get real-time feedback about estimated LEED certification scores for their residential projects. The tool enables users to experiment with various design and product options and to immediately identify how those decisions will affect a building’s LEED rating, see how close projects are to various certification levels, and gain a better understanding of the program overall.

Green Inspiration: Sparking Interest in Energy Efficient Building in North Carolina

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 10:20:25 EST

A contractor hopes his spec home and remodeling project spark homeowner interest in energy-efficiency and green building practices.

Case Study: North Carolina Remodel Soars Beyond LEED Platinum

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:05:53 EST

Determined to use his home as a demonstration of the many green building possibilities, architect Jay DeChesere left no option untouched when designing this LEED-Platinum gut rehab.

Massachusetts Historic Landmark Attains LEED-Silver

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:04:00 EST

Green renovation of a 200-year-old Salem house improves efficiency without sacrificing historical integrity.

Community Outreach: Green Building

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:59:37 EST

Hosting green-project open houses helps educate the public about sustainable materials and building practices.

Hazardous Materials Handled Right

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:58:54 EST

The EnviroStars program assesses and provides guidance for small businesses to recycle and properly dispose of hazardous materials.

Regreen Certification

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:58:52 EST

The American Society of Interior Designers and the U.S. Green Building Council partner to create nationwide green residential remodeling guidelines and certification.

Green Remodeling Project Educates Staff, Builders, and the Community

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:43:22 EST

This award-winning educational remodeling project in North Carolina follows LEED and local green guidelines.

New Tax Deductions and Credits Proposed for Green Products

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:40:58 EST

The proposed law would grant tax deductions up to $4,000 to homeowners installing green cabinetry and other building products. Dealers could benefit, too.

Claim Check

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:22:41 EST

Resources for deciphering green-product labels and certifications.

Solar: Does It Really Offer a Golden Opportunity?

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:37:21 EST

Though, to date, demand for solar systems has been low, the hope is that tax incentives will help push consumers into investing in solar power.

Searching for Truth Behind Green-Product Claims

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:38:38 EST

A guide to deciphering product specs, avoiding greenwashing, and navigating certification programs.