Design and Planning - Page 61 of 439

This project manager is commited to shifting the building landscape by constructing quality homes and creating a more inclusive environment for builders.

This deep-energy retrofit is the first certified Passive House and net-positive residence in Cold Spring, N.Y.

Asphalt shingles are rare, wood and paint don't hold up to the UV exposure, and shading and drainage are critical.

A retrofit to meet the Passive House standard means upgrading windows, walls, and insulation.

Energy instructor Sharla Riead presents an overview of some of the most popular standards for building energy-efficient homes.

The Mitsubuishi SUZ Universal Outdoor Unit with Hyper-Heating INVERTER technology (H2i) comes in three new capacities to meet the need for larger spaces.

Jon Harrod's deep dive into exterior wall retrofits taught him some expensive lessons and led him to shift his work in a different direction.

Architectural designer Marianne Cusato draws on her experience designing disaster-recovery homes to offer insight into climate-responsive housing development.

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.

An expert builder shares his experience using this expanding-foam tape as an alternative to traditional spray foam to seal gaps around new windows.