Renovation Nation
Season 1
The "greening of America" continues one home at a time, as Emmy Award winning host Steve Thomas takes us into the exciting world of Green Homes on the new season of Renovation Nation. Once again, Steve visits renovation sites across the country and meets eco-sensitive homeowners who are making the choice to be environmentally aware. Steve leads the way as he introduces the audience to new and exciting Green Building materials, technology, techniques and products for your home. From the latest designs with fun and friendly homeowners to the most innovative technology, Steve brings us the best in Green Home Renovations while enjoying the forward-thinking people who are making them a reality. Join Steve as he rolls up his sleeves and works alongside builders on their eco-sensitive renovations, and learns why they have chosen to "go green" -- and what that really means. It's all happening on another exciting season of RENOVATION NATION -- the place to explore the exploding new movement in Green Building.
Where to Watch Renovation Nation • Season 1
50 Episodes
- Boston: Insulated EnvelopeE1
Boston: Insulated EnvelopeHost Steve Thomas visits a family whose house is powered by the sun and actually generates more electricity than it needs. Steve then shows us a foam insulation made from sugar and corn, a counter top made of recycled glass and shells, and toxin-free golf balls. - Dirt On A Green Roof
E8Dirt On A Green RoofToday, host Steve Thomas discovers how dirt gets up to a green roof. Then, two geologists from North Hampton, MA turn to the earth and sun for all of their energy needs. Later, a new kind of siding called paulownia, a childproof mud wall, is explored and the finer points of selling a green house are discussed. - The Old Way is the Green WayE14
The Old Way is the Green WayTonight, host Steve Thomas goes back in time to an 1830's farm in New Hampshire where he sees that the old way is the green way. Complete with a water-powered mill and oxen for logging, Steve only has one complaint: no power tools. Later, llamas help Steve mow a factory's lawn. Then, a driveway made out of seashells, by the seashore! - Decatur, GA: Butterfly RoofE15
Decatur, GA: Butterfly RoofToday, host Steve Thomas discovers how dirt gets up to a green roof. Then, two geologists from North Hampton, MA turn to the earth and sun for all of their energy needs. Later, a new kind of siding called paulownia, a childproof mud wall, is explored and the finer points of selling a green house are discussed. - Seattle: Rainwater Collection
E35Seattle: Rainwater Collection Host Steve Thomas visits a family whose house is powered by the sun and actually generates more electricity than it needs. Steve then shows us a foam insulation made from sugar and corn, a counter top made of recycled glass and shells, and toxin-free golf balls.
