{"id":7099,"date":"2018-01-03T04:56:36","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T04:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hrrc-ch.org\/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&#038;p=7099"},"modified":"2020-09-29T19:22:37","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T19:22:37","slug":"commitment-to-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"epkb_post_type_1","link":"https:\/\/hrrc-ch.org\/?epkb_post_type_1=commitment-to-sustainability","title":{"rendered":"Commitment to Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div id=\"eckb-article-page-container-v2\" class=\"eckb-article-page-content-counter eckb_ap_active_theme_sp-charityplus \" data-mobile_breakpoint=\"1000\">    \t\t\t\t<a href=\"#eckb-article-content\" class=\"eckb-skip-link eckb-screen-reader-text\">Skip to main content<\/a>   <div id=\"eckb-article-header\" >\n\t\t<div id=\"epkb-ml__module-search\" class=\"epkb-ml__module \">   \n\t\t\t<!-- Classic Search Layout -->\n\t\t\t<div id=\"epkb-ml-search-classic-layout\">    \t\t<h2 class=\"epkb-ml-search-title\">How Can We Help?<\/h2>   \t\t\t\t<form id=\"epkb-ml-search-form\" class=\"epkb-ml-search-input-height--large\" method=\"get\" onsubmit=\"return false;\" data-collection-id=\"1\" data-collection-token=\"8cf9cdb51d\">\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"epkb_kb_id\" value=\"1\" >\n\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Search Input Box -->\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"epkb-ml-search-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"epkb-ml-search-box__input\" type=\"text\" name=\"s\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search the documentation...\"\n\t\t\t\t\t        placeholder=\"Search the documentation...\" aria-controls=\"epkb-ml-search-results\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"epkb-ml-search-box__btn\" type=\"submit\">\n                        <span class=\"epkb-ml-search-box__text\"> Search<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"epkbfa epkbfa-spinner epkbfa-ml-loading-icon\"><\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Search Results -->\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"epkb-ml-search-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t<\/div>  \n\t\t<\/div>  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id=\"eckb-article-body\">  <div id=\"eckb-article-left-sidebar\" ><\/div>\n\t\t        <article id=\"eckb-article-content\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-article-id=\"7099\" >                        <div id=\"eckb-article-content-header\" ><div class=\"eckb-article-content-header__article-meta\"><div class=\"eckb-ach__article-meta__date-created\"><span class=\"eckb-ach__article-meta__date-created__date-icon epkbfa epkbfa-calendar\"><\/span><span class=\"eckb-ach__article-meta__date-created__text\">Created On<\/span><span class=\"eckb-ach__article-meta__date-created__date\"><time class=\"entry-date\" datetime=\"2018-01-03T04:56:36+00:00\">January 3, 2018<\/time><\/span><\/div><div class=\"eckb-ach__article-meta__author\"><span class=\"eckb-ach__article-meta__author__author-icon epkbfa epkbfa-user\"><\/span><span class=\"eckb-ach__article-meta__author__text\">by<\/span><span class=\"eckb-ach__article-meta__author__name\">Stephanie Blessing<\/span><\/div>\t\t<span class=\"eckb-print-button-meta-container\">\t\t\t<span class=\"eckb-print-button-meta-icon epkbfa epkbfa-print\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"eckb-print-button-meta-text\">Print<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/span> <\/div>\n\t<div class=\"eckb-breadcrumb\"  style=\"padding-top: 4px; 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HRRC defines sustainability as the process by which community members maintain their homes in a healthy and safe manner, with products, materials, and repair techniques that promote reductions in energy and water consumption, as well as safe and healthy environments.<\/p>\n<p>HRRC suggests that you check out these websites focusing on sustainable renovation of older homes, prepared by Fred Cortright and Chuck Miller.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sustainable renovation of older homes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/environment\/buildings-and-energy\/green-remodeling-guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seattle, WA, Department of Planning &amp; Development<\/a><br \/>\nAccessible, actionable information on sustainable home remodeling and maintenance, including links to its outstanding series of guides covering: Remodel Overview, Bath &amp; Laundry, Kitchen, Painting, Lighting, Landscape Materials, Managing Rainwater, Roofing, Hiring a Pro, Salvage &amp; Reuse, and Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.epa.gov\/region5\/sustainable\/web\/pdf\/energy-advice-for-owners-of-older-homes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Protection Agency: Energy Advice for Owners of Older &amp; Historic Homes<\/a><br \/>\nGuide designed to help homeowners make decisions about how to increase their home&#8217;s energy performance in a way that maximizes energy savings while preserving the historic character of the home. Advice on whether to and how to preserve original windows; improve air sealing; heating &amp; cooling options; insulation, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How-to, why-to, and when-to improve sustainability:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/epa.gov\/greenhomes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Protection Agency: Green Homes<\/a><br \/>\nSustainable housing and renovation information presented in both a &#8220;topics&#8221; format (reducing energy or water use, home environmental hazards, etc.) and a &#8220;room-by-room&#8221; format (kitchen, bathroom, attic, etc.) that makes it easy to consider inter-related sustainability issues as one moves from project to project.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/energy.gov\/eere\/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency &amp; Renewable Energy<\/a><br \/>\nOffers homeowners an extraordinary range of information on home energy savings, from tips on window treatments through how to evaluate and select a new water heater or HVAC system to planning a home renewable energy system. From easy to geeky.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US Department of Energy: Energy Star<\/a><br \/>\nDetailed information on household appliances, building materials, and computers, including product specifications, buying guidance, and store locations. There is also general information on energy-efficient practices and procedures.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/healthhouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest<\/a><br \/>\nAdvice on indoor air quality. Topics covered include controlling indoor humidity, reducing exposure to indoor pollutants, &#8220;sneeze-free&#8221; landscaping, and maintenance. Presented in topic and room-by-room formats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/epa.gov\/iaq\/homes\/hip-front.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Protection Agency: Indoor Air Quality Considerations when Remodeling<\/a><br \/>\nAdvice on indoor air quality and good work practices to employ when undertaking repair and renovation projects. Covers such pollutants as radon, lead, dust and mold, and asbestos. Presented in topic and room-by-room formats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oldhousejournal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Old House Journal<\/a><br \/>\nInformation on techniques and materials for restoring older homes. While not explicitly &#8220;sustainable,&#8221; the focus is on preserving the embodied energy of these structures.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenbuildingadvisor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Building Advisor<\/a><br \/>\nAdvice and information on green homes. Focus is more technical\/professional, but not out of reach for many homeowners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Improving accessibility &amp; Universal Design:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/humancentereddesign.org\/sites\/default\/files\/AssistGuidebook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASSIST Inc.<\/a><br \/>\nThe <strong>ASSIST Guidebook to the Accessible Home<\/strong> (a downloadable pdf), with a wealth of detailed information on making accessibility\/aging-in-place housing modifications.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ncsu.edu\/ncsu\/design\/cud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Carolina State University Center for Universal Design<\/a><br \/>\nNumerous links to <strong>Residential Rehabilitation, Remodeling, and Universal Design<\/strong> (a downloadable pdf) that describes how to select a dwelling that is conducive to accessibility improvements, provides a comprehensive list of universal features for the entire house, and prioritizes the most important universal features. Contains multiple illustrated&nbsp;design solutions for the&nbsp;modification&nbsp;of two key areas, entrances and bathrooms.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wellcomehome.iweb.bsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WELLcome Home Project, Ball State University<\/a><br \/>\nCase studies, a home tour, assessment tools, and links to help homeowners determine how their house can be improved to allow them to stay at home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cmhc-schl.gc.ca\/en\/co\/acho\/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canada Mortgage &amp; Housing Corporation<\/a><br \/>\nFact sheets, check lists, and guides on adaptable and accessible housing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nahb.org\/en\/learn\/designations\/certified-aging-in-place-specialist\/related-resources\/aging-in-place-remodeling-checklist.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Association of Home Builders<\/a><br \/>\nAn aging-in-place remodeling checklist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other homeowner-focused sites worth visiting:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cuyahogaswd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cuyahogaswcd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cuyahoga County Soil &amp; Water Conservation District<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/portal.cleveland-oh.gov\/CityofCleveland\/Home\/Government\/CityAgencies\/OfficeOfSustainability\/EnergyEfficiencyAndGreenBuilding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City of Cleveland Office of Sustainability: Sustainable Cleveland 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/development.cuyahogacounty.us\/en-US\/weatherization-tips.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cuyahoga County Home Weatherization Assistance Programs: Weatherization Tips<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reviewlab.com\/green-home-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Home Resource Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For additional information regarding sustainability, please refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/c2p.a00.myftpupload.com\/resources\/resource-library\/\">resource library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"eckb-article-content-footer\" ><\/div>\n\t\t        <\/article><!-- \/#eckb-article-content -->     <div id=\"eckb-article-right-sidebar\" ><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/#eckb-article-body -->              <div id=\"eckb-article-footer\" ><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/#eckb-article-page-container-v2 -->\n\n\t\t<style id=\"eckb-article-styles\" type=\"text\/css\"><\/style>   ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skip to main content How Can We Help? 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