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Watch builder Josh Salinger describe the methods his team is taking on this ADU to create a healthier, energy-efficient home.

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.

Builder Josh Salinger explains how and why he's creating the foundation for this new energy-efficient home out of insulated concrete forms.

Zero-energy homes have become more cost-effective and should no longer be viewed as only for the wealthy.

Hudson Valley Preservation strips a late-1700s house down to its original timber frame, and salvages components from two major renovations in order to tighten up the building envelope for net-zero performance.

A longtime advocate for green building design makes a case for the Zero Energy Ready Home label.

Homeowners who install solar panels can get credit or money from their utility company for the power they send back to the grid if their state has net-metering rules in place.

The designer and builder of the 2018 Fine Homebuilding House detail why they chose mineral-wool batts and high-density boards for all of their insulation needs.

Explore these examples of high-performance homes to get inspiration for your own energy-saving home projects.

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