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Brian Hayes and Michael Maines are among a small number of residential building pioneers who are beginning to consider embodied carbon in their projects.

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…

A comprehensive guide to materials for flooring, countertops, cabinetry, and more that benefit people and are better for the environment.

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

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

After centuries of evolution in building technology, the basic needs of comfort and durability are still the driving forces behind high-quality home design and construction.

In his book Water in Buildings: An Architect’s Guide to Moisture and Mold, research architect William B. Rose makes building science both understandable and interesting.

This elegant living room space had “a long road to travel” to get to its current state. The designer puts it this way . . . “You know those silly…