Whole House Design

Strategies for Building a High-Performance Home
Discover a range of approaches to high-performance home design and construction.
Small Home on a Hill
A steep roof pitch and barn-red siding help this small house fit in with its Vermont site.
Dynamite DADU
This compact detatched accessory dwelling has an efficient layout with a vaulted ceiling that enhances the sense of space.
Mid-Wall Install
This time-tested installation method for flangeless windows ensures smooth operation and provides air, water, and vapor control.
Passive House 3.0
With improved energy codes and more clean electricity coming online, the Phius program is leaning into comfort, durability, resilience, and flexibility for designers and builders.
FHB Podcast Segment: Advice for an Efficient and Affordable New Build
The team offers expert advice on building an affordable new home that follows building-science best practices.
A Barber Queen Anne Victorian
A serial restorer brings back a George Barber-designed 1895 Queen Anne in Vermont.
A Decorated Interior Endures
This house in Hunter, New York, offers a genuine example of high-style wall and ceiling decoration ca.1920.
Design Lessons Through Photos
Favorite images teach about color, holistic design, period context, small baths, style inspirations, and honoring the past.
Architectural Salvage in Atlanta
This super-organized salvage store is a worldwide resource for owners, architects, and set designers.

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