Energy Efficiency - Page 52 of 76

In the wake of the 2011 earthquake in Japan, a textile artist installs a tiny solar array and goes off-grid

This house sits on a steep slope facing west with breathtaking views of the Green Mountains of Vermont.  In the soft early morning light, the timing was just right to…

An architectural and engineering firm tracks how quickly modeling pays for itself in a variety of commercial building types

Use one of these two energy-smart details to make existing walls more energy-efficient when doing a gut rehab on an old home that has no exterior sheathing under the siding.

When the time came to build the main residence for a working ranch in rural Montana, the homeowners wanted an energy-efficient house with generous kitchen, dining, and living spaces for…

This principal of New England’s ZeroEnergy Design specializes in energy modeling and HVAC-systems design for the Northeast. What drew you to the work you do? I’ve always been environmentally minded.…

A tight building envelope and plenty of insulation mean low energy bills, even for a Minnesota home with electric heat.

Designer Michael Maines’ challenge was to incorporate a flexible floor plan of about 1800 sq. ft. into a house inspired by a traditional farmhouse. The floor plan had to adapt…

A high-performance house like the FHB House requires the collaboration of a talented team. We’ve pulled together an exceptionally well-qualified group to ensure excellent design and quality craftsmanship. The designer…

With low eaves on a steep roof punctuated by dormers and an inviting front porch, the FHB House’s farmhouse style fits into the neighborhood of Capes and ranches from the…