BID-908 — Green Bldg for Existing
Green Building for Existing Homes Among the greenest actions you can take is greening an existing building. Utilizing a whole house integrated design approach, learn how to specifically apply green building practices in existing homes. Green renovation of Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Basements will be highlighted. In greening an existing home looking back while thinking forward is required at the same time. Learn how to access and prioritize green upgrades based on safety, cost and increased efficiency. Also included, Deep Energy Retrofits which can reduce your homes energy usage and green house gas emissions by ninety percent, find out how its done. The class is targeted to homeowners and design and construction professionals seeking the latest information on green home remodeling. Topics presented include: §Green Renovation Getting Started, Looking Back, Fixing what Exists §Key aspects of Green Remodeling §Air leakage, Insulation and Moisture Basics §Working with Design and Construction Professionals §Budgets and Incentives §Home Performance with Energy Star Program §Deep Energy Retrofits