Green Home Renovations

REGREEN: Download the Free Guidelines Now! (PDF)

The American Society of Interior Designers’ Foundation and the U.S. Green Building Council have partnered on the development of best practice guidelines and targeted educational resources for sustainable residential improvement projects.

This program will increase understanding of sustainable renovation project practices and benefits among homeowners, residents, design professionals, product suppliers and service providers to build both demand and industry capacity.

Whether you're a renovation professional or a savvy do-it-yourselfer, let REGREEN help green your next project. REGREEN is easy to use and chock-full of information, but if you find you have any questions, please e-mail regreenprogram@usgbc.org.

» Green Product Checklist (PDF)

An important part of the green remodeling process is the careful selection of healthy, environmentally responsible materials and products. While REGREEN does not endorse any specific products or brands, let this checklist guide your shopping decisions.

» Public Comment Results (PDF)

REGREEN was created by a consensus-driven process. After a team of ASID and USGBC members and invited experts developed the draft guidelines, REGREEN underwent a public comment period. Download a summary of those comments.

» FAQs (PDF)

If you have questions about what REGREEN is, how it was created and why it is important, download the Frequently Asked Questions. If the FAQs don’t have what you’re looking for, e-mail regreenprogram@usgbc.org for more information.

» Case studies (PDFs)

Envision your green remodeling project by seeing what other people have done. These case studies show examples of green design in practice, but because they were done before REGREEN was created, they do not necessarily represent the best-practices recommendations of this guide.

More Renovation Tools

» Green Renovation Checklist: Use these tips to guide your major room or housewide renovation projects.

» Green Retrofit Checklist: Even if the home you live in now is far from green, and you're not planning a major renovation anytime soon, there is plenty you can do to start living in a greener, healthier home.

» Green Product Directories: These Web sites should help you find the most environmentally and socially responsible products for your building and daily lifestyle needs.