Tag Archive: green remodeling

A Guide to ‘Going Green’ at Home

A Guide to ‘Going Green’ at Home

Posted on April 22, 2016

Drinking out of a reusable water bottle and grocery shopping with a canvas tote are common ways to eliminate waste. However, there are also sustainable products and practices that can be incorporated into your addition, kitchen or bathroom renovation to ensure your home is beautiful, durable and eco-friendly. In honor of Earth Day, here are… more

Green Remodeling Trends

Green Remodeling Trends

Posted on March 30, 2011

Normandy Design Manager Troy Pavelka, LEED Green Associate, discusses some common environmentally friendly choices Chicago area homeowners are including in their remodeling projects. You can also sign up to attend Troy’s FREE Green Remodeling Seminar entitled “Commonsense Green Remodeling“.  

Normandy Designer Troy Pavelka Earns LEED Green Associate Certification

Normandy Designer Troy Pavelka Earns LEED Green Associate Certification

Posted on February 25, 2011

You may have heard of LEED and know it has something to do with being green, but might not know much more beyond that. Fortunately, Normandy Designer Troy Pavelka knows quite a bit about green building and remodeling, having recently been awarded the LEED Green Associate credential by the Green Building Certification Institute, a branch… more