What is a Green Certified Professional?

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), is a leader in education of the remodeling industry and the public concerning all aspects of remodeling.  As such they conduct a comprehensive training program and testing system for contractors.  NARI has always had the highest standards for business ethics and craftsmanship.  It is only natural that they would also set equally high standards in the realm of green remodeling. 



There are currently (April 2009) only 73 NARI Green Certified Professionals in the United States. Steve Shinn of Homework Remodels is the only NARI Green Certified Professional in Phoenix Arizona.

        Why use a Green Certified Remodeler?

Each Green Certified Remodeler demonstrated their commitment to green professionalism by investing a major amount of time and professional experience into education in order to be able to bring the most eco-friendly yet practical products and remodeling techniques to each remodeling project.

There are hundreds of choices involved in every kitchen, bathroom or home remodeling project. Each of these choices will ultimately effect how well your home works as a sustainable system. These choices can overwhelm you and your budget without professional guidance.

           How Do the Choices Come Together?

As the only Design/Build Green Certified Remodeler in Phoenix, we start each project with a design phase. During this time we do a detailed feasibility study of your kitchen, bathroom or home remodel in order to make the appropriate choices for both sustainability and your budget. Many green remodeling projects never get off the drawing board because of lack of a unified plan for technique, materials, appliances and materials choices. The lack of an overall design plan and feasibility study will result in poor performance and excessive cost due to inappropriate choices.

                       How Do We Get Started?

The first step is easy, click on the link below or email Steve at:

Steve@HomeworkRemodels.com

We will be glad to answer any questions or come to your home to answer questions and preview your upcoming remodeling project.

Magazine Interview

Steve Shinn GCP was a featured green remodeler in the April issue of Green Builder Magazine. The article was titled  Rise of the Green Remodeler.

Bang For Your Buck

 

One of Homework Remodels recent remodels has been featured on HGTV's new show Bang For Your Buck.

Modern Phoenix Home Tour

 

 

One of our mid century modern remodels, the Hobza/Bageant Residence was featured as one of the houses on the Modern Phoenix 2009 Home Tour. This is the same house featured on HGTV. Visit a photo essay of this home at www.modernphoenix.net/hobzaremodel.htm