Green Remodeling

Green practices in home building and remodeling have marked a shift in the way we live today. Homes built today are 100% more energy-efficient than homes built in the 1970s. Green improvements can save money and help protect the environment. Browse this section for more information about ways to make renovation projects more sustainable, and how to certify a remodeling project to the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard.

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This report, produced by McGraw-Hill Construction in conjunction with the NAHB and Waste Management, is designed to provide key insights into product and market opportunities in the single-family home building and remodeling industries. It is backed by proprietary research surveys and the power of …
3/4/2013 		Web page
Art, wine, gorgeous vineyard views and the forms and colors of nearby rural buildings were the inspiration behind the design of this 5,895-square-foot private residence, gallery and studio in Napa Valley, Calif.
2/20/2013 		Web page
Help home owners save water and energy with WaterSense appliances.
11/6/2012 		Web page
Remodelers should note this settlement of environmental marketing claims by window companies that violate the FTC regulations.
8/27/2012 		Web page
Fact sheet describing the benefits of green remodeling and NAHB's resources on this issue.
5/29/2012 		PDF
This document was created to educate policymakers on the benefits of the National Green Building Standard as compared to LEED.
11/7/2011 		PDF
  

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