Midwest Eco-Design - Your home for eco-friendly construction, remodeling & housing choices including prefrabricated homes, cabins and other sustainable material choices.

Think older, historic buildings are “energy hogs” that should be demolished to make room for newer, more energy-efficient buildings? Think again! According to the U.S. Energy Information Agency, buildings constructed before 1920 were actually built tighter than today’s standards, making them more energy-efficient than those built later.