Building inspectors can uncover problems that should be addressed in remodeling and also monitor compliance with building codes during construction.
As awareness about the need to change the way we interact with the environment grows, new standards for building design and practice are evolving. Green building involves more than saving energy and reducing pollution. It also means designing for comfort, accessibility, adaptability and sustainability throughout a building’s useful life. What does green remodeling really mean? Is it more costly than conventional approaches? Where can you find green designers, contractors and the guidelines that are shaping the best remodeling projects today?