Instead of trying to create a separate business or division focusing on home performance, perhaps remodelers should incorporate the principles into all their work. If there are incentive programs that help offset some costs, thatís a nice bonus, but home performance remodeling can provide long-term benefits for everyone involved. More
Similar to the way in which design/build took time to catch on with consumers in the 1980s, Carl Seville compares how the current struggle to get homeowners to embrace sustainable design practices is taking time to gain momentum. More
The IECC has been updated and is sure to affect the remodeling industry. To what... More
CARL SEVILLE on how energy efficiency and green remodeling provide benefits for older people and those with physical disabilities. More
Assessing the effects of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code on the remodeling industry. More
Remodelers can play a key role in helping baby boomers stay in their current homes by making those homes more accessible and livable for all occupants regardless of age or ability. More
Sustainable building certifications are many and varied. We help you make sense of the options available. More
A remodeler uses his own home to train himself and his crew in specific green practices so he can better inform clients. More
Tips for energy-efficient design for kitchens and baths including proper ventilation and air sealing. More
CARL SEVILLE: Rather than being an afterthought or sideline to a remodeling project, building science should be integral to every remodel, right from the beginning of the process. More
