Set aside past concerns about moisture intrusion. New EIF systems are built better than before. More
CARL SEVILLE: The single biggest obstacle to green remodeling is ignorance. Don't accept the status quo. More
Sustainable retrofit expert David Johnston offers tips for high-efficiency remodels. More
Hosting green-project open houses helps educate the public about sustainable materials and building practices. More
Seattle's Jackson Remodeling changes its business to follow green practices only. More
The diligent remodeler launches into the vast world of green building. More
David Johnston (Big50 1989) spread the word about solar power to the construction industry as a consultant to the Department of Energy. More
Responding to growing consumer demand for green construction, companies industrywide are brandishing green credentials. Critics, however, warn of "greenwashing," the practice of claiming limited or superficial green practices as representative of a true green identity. More
Former remodeler David Johnston anticipated homeowner interest in green remodeling more than a decade ago when he sold his company and began to write and consult about green-building practices. More