The ASID Foundation and USGBC Announce Plans for REGREEN Program: Marks first nationwide green residential remodeling guidelines

 

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(WASHINGTON, D.C. ???,,? American Society of Interior Designers Foundation and the U.S. Green Building Council have partnered to create the first nationwide green residential remodeling guidelines for existing homes. The guidelines, comprised of best practices using a whole-house approach, will be supplemented by learning programs and print and electronic resources for building professionals and homeowners as part of the REGREEN program. A first draft of the guidelines was released at USGBC???~s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Chicago in early November.

???Awareness of earth-minded initiatives is increasing exponentially and the guidelines fulfill a need within the design industry and among consumers,???? said Michael Alin, ASID executive director. ???ASID has been and will continue to be committed to sustainable design. The society has seen a surge in interest regarding green design across its membership, and partnering with USGBC to create these guidelines is a natural fit.????