Design and Planning - Page 22 of 439

The crew talks about how building affects climate change and what can be done about it.

A high-performance contractor shares the challenges of building in the cold Alaskan climate.

A variety of codes exist across the International Residential Code (IRC) that address crawlspaces differently from basements, but what actually distinguishes the two?

This architect and engineer developed a Passive House standard for the United States. In this interview, she discusses what it will take to move the building industry toward climate-positive realities.

The functional areas of this lakeside home all have an unobstructed lake view while still maintaining excellent energy efficiency.

The renovation team figured out how to maintain historical details while updating this home to meet current needs.

High-performance builder Ben Bogie talks about the benefits of and techniques for framing walls for an energy efficient home with engineered lumber.

With this renovation, the goal was to take the space occupied by a little-used second-floor deck adjacent to an art studio and incorporate it into the rest of the postmodern shingle-style house built in 1995.

In this video, learn what stone wool insulation is, how to calculate and install it in wall cavities, and why it is so effective.

Joe Cook and Travis Brungardt detail the benefits of using the Slicker Max Rainscreen from Benjamin Obdyke to protect the siding of the FHB House.