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Montana Cookhouse
When the time came to build the main residence for a working ranch in rural Montana, the homeowners wanted an energy-efficient house with generous kitchen, dining, and living spaces for…
Tailgate: Jordan Goldman, engineer
This principal of New England’s ZeroEnergy Design specializes in energy modeling and HVAC-systems design for the Northeast. What drew you to the work you do? I’ve always been environmentally minded.…
A Rural Electric House That Works
A tight building envelope and plenty of insulation mean low energy bills, even for a Minnesota home with electric heat.
An Open, Flexible Floor Plan
Designer Michael Maines’ challenge was to incorporate a flexible floor plan of about 1800 sq. ft. into a house inspired by a traditional farmhouse. The floor plan had to adapt…
Meet the Design/Build team
A high-performance house like the FHB House requires the collaboration of a talented team. We’ve pulled together an exceptionally well-qualified group to ensure excellent design and quality craftsmanship. The designer…
A Good Fit for the Neighborhood
With low eaves on a steep roof punctuated by dormers and an inviting front porch, the FHB House’s farmhouse style fits into the neighborhood of Capes and ranches from the…
We’re building something new …
Our first full build ... 35 years in the making.
A Difficult Site Shapes the House
The undeveloped lot in a neighborhood usually has its shortcomings. This one slopes steeply down from the road, and the surrounding area drains into it. Wetland and property-line setbacks left…
Introducing FHB House: Elevating the Standard of Building
Introducing Fine Homebuilding’s demonstration-home series— developed to educate designers, builders, and industry insiders on building’s best practices.
FHB House: A Valuable Resource for Designers And Builders
The FHB House is not a show house. The FHB House is a demonstration house that designers and builders can refer to when navigating the challenges of their own projects.…

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