STL Develops

One of the fastest growing trends in commerical and residential construction is Green Building.  I’ve often considered adapting green building ideas to a rehab.  I was pleased to find out that The American Society of Interior Designers Foundation and the U.S. Green Building Council has written the nation’s first green residential remodeling guidelines.  These guidelines are very useful because they take into consideration the special challenges of rehab projects, including: phased rehabs and combining old and new systems.  These guidelines are not a rating system such as LEED certification, instead they are best practices guide.  This is particularly useful because the guidelines can be used as new projects in your home come up or as a guide for a gut rehab. Consider incorporting green elements into your next rehab, I know I’m going to.