ECOLOGICAL REMODELING: MAKING YOUR HOME DELICIOUSLY SUSTAINABLE

摘要

Until recently, the ecological building movement has tended to focus on new buildings while overlooking the opportunities involved in remodeling existing homes. Yet remodeling existing homes in an ecologically sound way can have as much or more positive impact than constructing new eco-homes. To reap the maximum benefits, ecological remodeling requires a holistic, climate-responsive approach that restores the inhabitant's natural harmony with sun, earth, wind, and water. The "checklist" approach commonly used by green building programs does little to help homeowners select, prioritize, and integrate a complex array of options. This paper presents a clear rationale for remodeling ecologically and a step-by-step process for designers and homeowners to use in planning and completing integrated "green" remodeling projects.