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Chiroptophobia is a fear of bats. While I'm not afraid of bats, this video is just the sort of thing that could push me over the edge into becoming chiroptophobic...…

n this "Feedback" article, homeowner Marilyn Widner writes about how she and her husband moved from the 3000-sq.-ft. home where they had lived for 26 years and into a new…

Alex Wilson, founder and executive editor of BuildingGreen, begins this article by recounting the unusually severe weather events that occurred in the United States in 2011. He ties this to…

Solar screens, exterior blinds, shutters, and awnings

With passive-solar strategies at its core, the home that Chris Larson designed is just as much about the homeowners' lifestyle as it is about energy use...

In this video, Architect Duncan McPherson and the homeowners of this new home discuss what it means to create a home that can meet your needs throughout you entire life.

Arkin Tilt Architects used a mix of conventional and natural-building construction details to optimize durability, sustainability, and energy efficiency when designing this California vacation home.

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a versatile driveway.

As builders and homeowners get more energy-savvy, they often choose an exterior wall assembly that includes rigid foam insulation over the sheathing, followed by furring strips and then the siding.…

You may not have started your business with a formal plan, but writing one now may help you achieve your goals--now that you're old enough to think ahead!