Design and Planning - Page 83 of 439

A cost-effective, alternative installation for a house with exterior insulation.

With low-slung roofs and strong horizontal lines, this new build embodies the renowned midcentury-modern style.

Installing a tank water heater might seem easy, but some of these common mistakes could be life-threatening.

Old-house experts share a safe, conservative approach to fixing a failing timber-frame sill beam.

"Dudley boxes" are robust window bucks that ease window installation, flashing, and integration with insulation in walls sheathed with exterior rigid foam.

Architect Al Tozer devised a sleek, cantilevered steel structure with large-format doors and windows to take advantage of the natural surroundings.

Be sure to research compatibility before mixing construction materials, because seemingly innocent pairings of different materials can lead to problems.

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.

Brian Hayes and Michael Maines are among a small number of residential building pioneers who are beginning to consider embodied carbon in their projects.

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