Sustainable renovation / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

A residential home undergoing an exterior thermal overcoat renovation
Wall assemblies - renovation

Thermal overcoating: a technical manual for high-performance exterior retrofits

...renovation strategy that protects a home's structure while slashing energy bills. By shifting the dew point to the exterior, integrating a high-performance air barrier, and using structural rainscreens with out-set window bucks, homeowners and pros can bring 20th-century homes into the Net-Zero era with durability and ...

Deconstructing homes so building materials can be recyled and reused.
Waste management

Deconstructing homes: a sustainable approach to reusing and recycling building materials

...sustainable, eco-friendly approach to home renovation and demolition. By prioritizing the reuse and recycling of materials, homeowners will reduce waste, conserve natural resources and lower their carbon footprint- not to mention save money. As the building industry continues to evolve, deconstruction will hopefully ta...