Design and Planning - Page 8 of 439

A mix of natural materials and a 20-ft.-high glass wall connects indoors to outdoors in this modern home in Maryland.

A wide overhang with a blend of natural pine and burnt wood frames the front porch of this not-so-typical Vermont farmhouse.

By considering things like energy-efficient mechanicals, window orientation, and renewable energy sources, homes can be evaluated to meet the energy codes. Here's what the IRC has to say.

There's a constant source of clean water for you to use, and all you have to do is collect it.

The recipe for linoleum hasn't changed much in nearly 170 years, yet it's still one of the greenest floors money can buy.

This thoughtful architect advocates for designing small, environmentally conscious spaces.

High-performance-home designer Michael Maines takes a detailed look at the new low-carbon edition of the grassroots building standard.

Justin Cline of Eldon Builders demonstrates the process of installing VERSATEX Stealth Beadboard on a porch ceiling during a comprehensive house remodel .

Watch Justin Cline demonstrate how to craft tapered columns using PVC VERSATEX sheets for a clean and symmetrical finish.

Listeners write in about the value of FHB and ask questions about basement flooring, condensation on windows, HVAC register locations, and heat-pump water heaters