Energy Efficiency - Page 51 of 76

When building a new home, your insulation strategy should be part of the design process, not a last-minute decision.

The process of making a home more comfortable and energy efficient starts by managing water infiltration at the foundation walls and basement floor.

An important part of the roof plan is the photovoltaic panels, a 12kw array needed for net zero.

In a high-performance house, Joe Lstiburek of Building Science Corporation recommends insulating basements north of the Mason-Dixon Line with R-10 subslab insulation and R-20 foundation insulation.

This practical and healthy home confronts the challenges of location, extreme weather, climate change, and the looming clean-water crisis with noteworthy simplicity.

Six years of energy data offer an architect new insights into high-performance home building

The Passive House Institute US launches a website to help builders with multifamily designs

The Fine Homebuilding Podcast embodies Fine Homebuilding magazine's commitment to the preservation of craftsmanship and the advancement of home performance in residential construction. The show is an informal but vigorous…

Development team looks for ways to keep costs down while accelerating construction schedule

Water conservation efforts in California have reduced power consumption and lowered greenhouse gas emissions