Energy Efficiency - Page 26 of 76

"Dudley boxes" are robust window bucks that ease window installation, flashing, and integration with insulation in walls sheathed with exterior rigid foam.

The designer and builder of the 2018 Fine Homebuilding House detail why they chose mineral-wool batts and high-density boards for all of their insulation needs.

Explore these examples of high-performance homes to get inspiration for your own energy-saving home projects.

Learn the ins and outs of high-performance electric HVAC systems and how to choose the right system for your next energy-efficient home.

Minimum airtightness requirements are here, will continue to be part of the code, and will soon be a larger part of selling a home to clients. A systematic approach to…

High-performance-home designer Michael Maines presents a collection of easy-to-implement construction details for building more environmentally friendly houses.

The world’s first Living Building Challenge–certified home is a study in integrated, sustainable design.

15 articles and videos from the FHB archive that will take you through every step of the roof-venting process.

Learn what details and conditions to look for to see if an insert replacement window makes more sense than removing and replacing the entire original window.

These high-performance building standards and certification guidelines help architects and builders create comfortable, super-energy-efficient houses.