Energy Efficiency - Page 58 of 76

As a builder in the hot and humid South, I regularly use spray foam in my houses. Spray foam makes it much easier to encapsulate my attic (where most HVAC…

One architect’s approach to designing a house to meet the country’s most stringent energy requirement.

What does green building really mean? In this GBA Insider column, senior editor Martin Holladay offers his thoughts on green building for those who may be new to the conversation.…

If you have or plan to install a skylight in your home, get the insulation details right to avoid problems with comfort and condensation.

This small-business owner knows about residential energy efficiency and has gotten to share her knowledge with the president.

A Vermont manufacturer of structural insulated panels has launched a line of kit houses that should generate as much power as they consume. Kits include photovoltaic panels, ductless minisplit heating…

Advice for homeowners: Inspect your house for these common energy problems to get a better idea on where your money is best spent.

Applying building science in the field can help to deliver safer, healthier, and more energy-efficient projects.

An architect rebuilds a midcentury wreck into a stylish, energy-smart home for $90 per sq. ft.

Builders with clients who request a second floor balcony have to figure out durable details that will support people and railings.