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Net-Zero Historic Victorian
SALA Architects beefs up the energy efficiency and revives historical details of an early 20th-century house.
Air Barriers Are Essential for a Modern, High-Performance Home
Controlling air movement through the walls and ceilings is a key step toward comfort, energy efficiency, and building durability.
Water-Resistive Barriers
The water-impermeable layer beneath the siding protects walls from rain and snow, and often functions as a building's air barrier.
FHB House Video: Finding High Performance in Good Design
This hand-crafted, modern house balances a contemporary design connected to the land with enviable energy efficiency.
Simple Techniques for Lowering the Cost of Zero-Energy Homes
Zero-energy homes don't have to be more expensive to build than standard homes, and utility bills will always be lower.
FHB House Video: Insulation, Air-sealing, and Mechanical Details
An overview of the materials and systems that will lead to big energy savings and comfort.
Arts and Crafts Meets Modernism
This high-performance house embraces local materials, modern lines, and the craftsman’s hand.
Minisplit Heat Pumps Efficiently Heat and Cool this House
Three indoor units provide the right mix of comfort and efficiency for this well-insulated but complex floor plan.
An Outdoor Fireplace Makes a Four-Season Porch
Indoor fireplaces don't work well in superinsulated houses, so these California homeowners decided to meet their nostalgic need for a wood burner by putting it on the covered patio.
Third-Party Blower-Door Test Pays Off
Verifying high-performance house metrics under California's Title 24 earns some rebates from the utility company.

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