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Building a Straw-Bale Home to Code
The hosts respond to a listener's question about choosing the right vapor retarder for a straw-bale home, as well as what makes this construction method so compelling and cheap, and considerations for moisture management.
Can Burning Wood Be Green?
While burning wood is sometimes considered a "green" source of heat, when it comes to carbon emissions and occupant health, natural gas or propane is usually a better choice.
Monitor Moisture With Cloud-Based Remote Technology
Builder Ben Bogie explains how installing monitoring devices takes the guesswork out of diagnosing and solving moisture issues, particularly in high-performance wall and roof assemblies.
Building a Vaulted High-Performance and Foam-Free Roof Assembly
Josh Salinger shows us how to create more space and vent a roof, and do it all with a reduced environmental footprint.
A New Take on Insulating a Roof
For vaulted ceilings, this vented and vapor-open approach is durable and energy-smart, and a good option for houses in mixed and cold climates.
Anna Heath, Lead Carpenter
This project manager is commited to shifting the building landscape by constructing quality homes and creating a more inclusive environment for builders.
Green Residential Construction Programs – A Comparison
Energy instructor Sharla Riead presents an overview of some of the most popular standards for building energy-efficient homes.
Building for a Changing Climate is a Necessity
Architectural designer Marianne Cusato draws on her experience designing disaster-recovery homes to offer insight into climate-responsive housing development.
Building Better Houses is Good for People and for the Planet
In honor of Earth Day, we've compiled some of Fine Homebuilding's best articles and videos on sustainable design and construction to inspire you to create comfortable homes that save energy and materials and sit more lightly on the land.
Framing for Superinsulation
Ben Bogie introduces us to a high-performance build and explains some of the air-sealing and framing details used to superinsulate this unique wall and roof assembly.

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