Energy Efficiency - Page 30 of 76

You need to carefully manage water, air, vapor, and temperature in order to build a home that is durable and comfortable.

This compact guest house packs in a ton of beautiful and useful details, including 2 sleeping lofts, a cozy deck, and an eclectic assortment of new and reclaimed materials.

Three indoor units provide the right mix of comfort and efficiency for this well-insulated but complex floor plan.

An entry to a home can serve many purposes.  As it is the first space of the house its an introduction but it also has to function well for the…

The Fine Homebuilding staff gives their best advice for improving leaky board-and-batten walls, buying old houses, keeping HVAC systems within conditioned space, and safely venting gas appliances.

Verifying high-performance house metrics under California's Title 24 earns some rebates from the utility company.

This project strikes a balance between agricultural design references and the warmth of a classic home. The metal water tank (on right) was needed to satisfy fire suppression requirements. The…

Stop winter ice and water damage before it starts.

Careful planning and design contribute to a relaxing bath. Graphic tile design, on the walls and floor, clear the visual space. Mounting the faucet in the center (under the window)…

Delta air barriers and tapes and Rockwool insulation on the interior and exterior of the building envelope are key components of this high-performance house.