Green Design - Page 5 of 30

The hosts respond to a listener's question about choosing the right vapor retarder for a straw-bale home, as well as what makes this construction method so compelling and cheap, and considerations for moisture management.

While burning wood is sometimes considered a "green" source of heat, when it comes to carbon emissions and occupant health, natural gas or propane is usually a better choice.

Builder Ben Bogie explains how installing monitoring devices takes the guesswork out of diagnosing and solving moisture issues, particularly in high-performance wall and roof assemblies.

Josh Salinger shows us how to create more space and vent a roof, and do it all with a reduced environmental footprint.

For vaulted ceilings, this vented and vapor-open approach is durable and energy-smart, and a good option for houses in mixed and cold climates.

This project manager is commited to shifting the building landscape by constructing quality homes and creating a more inclusive environment for builders.

Energy instructor Sharla Riead presents an overview of some of the most popular standards for building energy-efficient homes.

Architectural designer Marianne Cusato draws on her experience designing disaster-recovery homes to offer insight into climate-responsive housing development.

In honor of Earth Day, we've compiled some of Fine Homebuilding's best articles and videos on sustainable design and construction to inspire you to create comfortable homes that save energy and materials and sit more lightly on the land.

Ben Bogie introduces us to a high-performance build and explains some of the air-sealing and framing details used to superinsulate this unique wall and roof assembly.