Retro Vibes

Advantages and Challenges of Retrofitting and Renovating

When it comes to the choice between tearing down and building new or retrofitting, renovating or remodeling, we’ve been told by professionals that the greenest building is the one that’s already built. But does it make financial sense? Are there real energy savings? We take a close look at the benefits and challenges of retrofitting, renovating, and remodeling, and the exciting possibilities they afford home and building owners.

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