GREEN REMODELING
As you approach green remodeling projects, it's important that you educate yourself and your family about the general Sustainability Concepts as well as consider the tradeoffs and weigh the green attributes of each product to determine which bests fits your needs and values. The bottom line to green remodeling is to do more with less; remember, the greenest square foot of your home is the one that isn't built.
Concepts
As you approach green remodeling projects, ask yourself questions the General Sustainability Concepts and consider the tradeoffs.
moreWaste Management
Planning out your new construction projects, big or small, can save money by looking at the materials you'll be adding or removing in your addition or remodel.
moreHouse As a System
Your house is made up of many different systems – like heating, moisture management, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, structural – and when you make a change to one system, it affects the others.
moreKey Terms Glossary
Here you'll find definitions and explanations for many key terms used throughout the Plan Book.
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