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Podcast Short: Hurricane-Resistant Housing
In this excerpt, the team discusses the strategies for building homes in coastal hurricane zones to withstand high winds and storm surges.
Lesson’s Learned After Framing
Builder Ian Schwandt talks about how to cope with a build when things don't go as planned.
Raising and Air-Sealing Tall Walls
In this first episode of FHB House Wisconsin, builder Ian Schwandt shows how their small crew builds, raises, and air-seals tall gable-end walls.
Introducing FHB House 2021: Wisconsin
Builder Ian Schwandt describes the goals, hopes, and challenges he and his wife Sara have in planning their dream home.
A Trombe Wall Solution for Passive-Solar Storage
Learn how a massive concrete wall collects and stores solar energy through a bank of specially placed windows to help heat this Michigan home.
Fire-Ready and Nontoxic Modern Ranch
This solar-powered ranch was designed to meet local fire-resistance requirements, including noncombustible roofs and siding with reduced flammability.
Flood-Ready Passive House
This deep-energy retrofit is the first certified Passive House and net-positive residence in Cold Spring, N.Y.
Building in the Southwest
Asphalt shingles are rare, wood and paint don't hold up to the UV exposure, and shading and drainage are critical.
Retrofitting One Wall at a Time
A retrofit to meet the Passive House standard means upgrading windows, walls, and insulation.
The Fine Homebuilding Interview: Christine Williamson
This forensic building scientist demystifies her discipline for architects and construction professionals.

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