Green Design - Page 19 of 30

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

I was commissioned to photograph this building this weekend. Although not a "home" - This Google office building in downtown San Francisco that is lit up for Pride represents an…

It is always a pleasure to be able to make a photograph that satisfies both the clients needs and the photographers vision. In this case, a house built on spec…

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…