Net-Zero - Page 2 of 12

Five building pros from across the country discuss the need for on-site renewable energy and how to get there.

Watch as architect Elizabeth DiSalvo walks us through how she and her team transformed this large but dark house into a spacious, quiet, and energy-efficient home.

Designer Amber Westerman shares drawings and details for building a high-performing slab-on-grade foundation, double-stud wall, and truss roof with nontoxic materials.

With a focus on net-zero homes, Elizabeth talks about how she got into sustainable architecture, working with open-minded contractors, and providing a more affordable net-zero option with prefab homes.

A look back at the construction of a home by one of the Northeast's most recognized green-building design firms.

High-performance builder Ben Bogie explains how the components of this cutting-edge, energy-sipping mechanical system adequately heat and cool a home using as little energy as possible.

Watch builder Josh Salinger show how to reduce the environmental impact of a new home by omitting the concrete from the ground-level floors. 

Ben Bogie explains why window installation is so important to a high-performance home, and he walks us through his process, including why he doesn't use canned foam.

Builder Ben Bogie introduces us to the science and benefits of wood-fiber insulation, plus he explains his installation process for the material on his latest construction project.

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