How to Refresh a Room Without Creating More Waste
A lower-waste room refresh starts with restraint. Decorative wall panels can help in some cases, but sustainability depends on materials, durability, and avoiding needless rip-outs.
Construction
Sustainable Materials That Improve Home Maintenance
Sustainable home materials can reduce repairs, waste, and upkeep. Here’s how to choose durable options that hold up over time.
Climate Resilience Starts With Better Rebuilding
Rebuilding after storms and floods can lock in waste and repeat damage—or cut long-term risk. Here’s how to rebuild smarter, safer, and lower-impact.
How Green Construction Is Transforming Urban Living
The journey toward green construction is not just about reducing harm; it’s about building resilience in our cities, our economies, and our ecosystems.
Screw Pile Foundations: When They Work (and Don’t)
Screw pile foundations can reduce excavation on tricky sites. Learn pros, limits, standards, costs, and a practical checklist for Australia.
Bridge Abutments: Resilience, Scour, and Disruption
Bridge abutments shape flood resilience, maintenance cycles, and river disturbance. Learn how choices affect scour, construction time, and long-term impacts.
A Guide to Responsible Construction Waste Management
The building sector must take a proactive approach to construction waste management to reduce its carbon footprint across the industry.
The Green Premium: How Eco-Friendly Exteriors Boost Resale Value
Eco-friendly exteriors are transforming the real estate market. Understanding the green premium is essential for homeowners and builders alike.
Using Scan to BIM Services in Construction Projects
The construction is implementing scan to BIM technologies, which allows teams to capture in-built data with precise accuracy by using laser scanning.
Your Guide to Sustainable Kitchen Remodeling
Sustainable kitchen remodeling is changing the way homeowners approach design, materials and technology. Let’s take a closer look.
Why Cheap Building Materials Are the Planet’s New Fast Fashion
The rush to adopt ‘greener’ building materials has created a paradox where many products have a low initial carbon footprint but aren’t engineered to last.
Why Residential Architects Matter for Custom Homes
People tend to forget the importance of residential architects, who bring a lot of experience and creativity that helps people build their dream home.
Building for Tomorrow: How Climate-Resilient Homes Can Withstand Extreme Weather
From reinforced structures to savvy landscaping, let’s take a closer look at what’s possible using the latest materials and techniques.
Building a Home Where Strength and Sustainability Grow Together
A guide to building a durable, low-carbon, healthy home: passive design, materials, moisture control, efficient systems, and long-term resilience.
Longevity: The Sustainable Choice in Structural Design
The best buildings won’t require frequent repairs or suffer structural deficiencies, meaning that durability can lead to sustainability. Read on to learn more!
Creating Harmonious Spaces: The Impact of Environmental Neuroscience on Architecture
Builders use architectural psychology to craft intentional spaces. Explore the impact neuroscience, environmental neuroscience on architecture.
Why Diversity in the Trades Goes Hand in Hand With Sustainability
Every benefit of DEI is an advantage for sustainability — the opposite is also true. The willingness to tackle both requires transparency and dedication. By Evelyn Long, editor-in-chief of Renovated There is still little diversity when observing trades like construction, electrical and plumbing. Women, people of color and other minority demographics remain less represented. This reality … Read more
Building for Resilience in 2025: A Climate-Centered Focus
With climate change triggering extreme weather events, the importance of building weather-resilient homes has never been clearer.
How to Use Salvaged Materials and Upcycling in Restorative Building Projects
Simply using salvage, reclaimed and upcycled materials may slash the footprint to make construction more sustainable.
Budget-Friendly Home Makeovers: DIY Tips for Every Room
Transform your home with these expert DIY tips. Learn how to improve soil nutrients for a lush garden, as well as budget-friendly kitchen and bathroom updates.
How Prefab Construction Addresses Traditional Problems
How Prefab Construction Addresses Problems With Traditional Construction By Tommy O’Shaughnessy, the owner of Rent a Backyard The traditional construction industry comes with an incredibly high environmental cost; experts estimate that building new homes and buildings is responsible for 10% of total global emissions, while operating, heating, and cooling these energy inefficient buildings adds another … Read more
Reusable Buildings: Adaptability in Modern Construction
As the effects of climate change become more severe, reusable buildings will be central to promoting resilience and sustainability in the construction industry.
Commercial Construction: Reducing the Environmental Impact
We look at the industry’s environmental impact, and discuss six specific areas where commercial construction firm owners can go green and ideas for doing so.
The Myths of Modular Building: Debunking the Stereotypes
Modular construction aims for a sustainable future while alleviating the housing crisis. Is it achievable? Let’s discuss the myths of modular building.
Modular Construction & Modular Buildings: An Ongoing Guide
Modular construction offers a sustainable edge over traditional building methods. This guide explores the details, with links to further reading.
Makeover Your Bathroom: A Step-By-Step Remodeling Guide
In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know to successfully makeover your bathroom and create a space that reflects your personal style.
Sustainable Home Resolutions: Simple Habits and Design Ideas
A look at home resolutions that will help you ease into greener living. These cost-effective suggestions can keep morale high and carbon footprints low.
Preserving Lives and Landscapes With Landslide Prevention
A landslide occurs when a large section of rock, snow, mud or soil slides down a slope. Here’s how landslide prevention can help save lives and environments.
Are Energy-Efficient Homes Enough to Reduce Climate Change?
Can energy-efficient homes alone make a significant impact on reducing the planet’s carbon footprint? Evelyn Long breaks down the facts and explores in detail.
Sustainable Construction: A Comprehensive Guide
The industry has been one of the main contributors to pollution, but there’s now hope of a more sustainable construction process and environmental awareness.