Value Engineering for Sustainable Renovations

NeoCon Presentation Description: In today's design and construction landscape, the push for sustainability must be matched by financial feasibility. This session explores how strategic value engineering can deliver healthier, more resilient interiors without compromising design integrity. Attendees will learn how to approach renovations with a sustainability-first mindset, evaluating what to preserve, what to repurpose, and how to align renovation scope with project budgets and long-term performance goals. Drawing from real-world renovation projects, this session will cover practical techniques such as material refinishing, reuse, and energy-efficient upgrades - all through the lens of occupant wellness, environmental responsibility, and design quality. Attendees will learn how to assess existing building elements for reuse, apply value-driven design decisions that support sustainability, and communicate long-term health and welfare benefits to clients and collaborators.