Energy Efficiency - Page 65 of 76

Whether you're building new or remodeling, use these alternative framing and insulating techniques to make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, and durable than a code-built house.

Used to building big houses with big budgets, the Picton brothers earned a platinum rating with their first modest green home—but mastering the learning curve wasn’t always a smooth ride.

With stricter energy requirements and improved light technology, we all may be switching to CFLs and LEDs.

In New York state, a new house combines compound curves and energy-saving details.

Thanks to the green-building movement, energy efficiency is becoming a mainstay in the IRC and the IECC. But what does it mean to you?

In Seattle, a builder and architect prove that remodeling and energy efficiency can be a winning combination.

Get the details right when installing foam, mineral wool, or other rigid insulation types, and a small increase in wall thickness can make a big difference in energy efficiency.

Defined by a mosaic of indoor and outdoor spaces, a new house tames the sun and adapts a traditional Southwest style for an established neighborhood.

A new family room and master suite, improved entries, and an updated building envelope saved this home from the wrecking ball, again.

They’re one of the most important—and expensive—parts of a house. We help you sort through the materials, styles, and ratings that will influence your choice.