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Advice From Green Remodeling Experts

We regularly interview "green experts" in the field of eco-friendly remodeling, ranging from LEED consultants to contractors to product manufacturers. Sometimes it's best to get the info straight from the source. Check out these interviews we've conducted with the pros.

Q & A with Ted Bowers, Green Builder and Carpenter

We asked Ted Bowers, a builder, carpenter and LEED AP, about how he's completed successful green renovations that are both practical and on budget for his clients. He even shares what inspired him to cross over to the green side.

Interviews with Experts - Green Expert

We regularly interview experts in the field of green remodeling, ranging from LEED consultants to contractors to product manufacturers. Sometimes it's best to get the info straight from the source. Check out these interviews we've conducted with the pros (organized in alphabetical order):

Q & A with Chris Bribach of PlantsOnWalls

We discuss living walls with PlantsOnWalls CEO Chris Bribach. He explains their history, how they work and his system's design. Living walls help 'green' your home in more ways than one.

Q & A with Nils Finne, Green Architect

Nils Finne is the founder of FINNE Architects in Seattle, Washington. His designs are inherently sustainable, and feature an exquisite, craftsman-like attention to detail. Finne designs new homes and renovations for existing homes across the United States, as well as his own line of furniture and lighting.

Top 6 Priorities for Green Renovations

Architect Nils Finne has a lot of experience renovating homes sustainably. He shares his top six strategies that are both green and practical.

Sustainable Designs by Nils Finne

Nils Finne is the founder of FINNE Architects in Seattle. His work is influenced by Scandinavian modernism, with an emphasis on craftsman-level detail that enhances the qualities of natural materials. Finne designs both new homes and renovations using basic sustainable principles.

Green Pros: Assembling a Team for Your Remodel

Which green pros do you need to hire? We examine each area of expertise within the green building industry.

Q & A with Jason LaFleur, LEED AP Homes, BD+C; LEED for Homes Green Rater

Who would imagine that a few simple green home renovations could turn into a full-blown career? Jason LaFleur came to his current calling this way, and now he educates others on renovating and building green homes.

5 Green Remodeling Gurus

Need a little inspiration for your remodeling project? We take a look a five luminaries in the field of green home remodeling and design.

Q & A: Should I Renovate or Build a New Green Home?

It's the age old question. Should I renovate or start over with a new home? We examine the issue through the lens of sustainability.

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