This concept of a home that strikes a balance between construction cost and energy performance is a guideline for builders and architects looking for an alternative to complicated green-building certification programs.

The "pretty good" home was part of a case study on a net-zero community in Cumberland, Maine.

An Oregon design-build firm makes high performance more affordable.

High-performance-home designer Michael Maines takes a detailed look at the new low-carbon edition of the grassroots building standard.

The functional areas of this lakeside home all have an unobstructed lake view while still maintaining excellent energy efficiency.

Experts share their thoughts on the role of net-zero-energy homes in a climate-friendly future for residential construction.

Whether your goal is to cut construction costs, minimize environmental impact, or both, there are practical ways to build a home with less concrete.

What is a Pretty Good House and where can you learn more about it?

A designer-turned-contractor showcases the benefits of a small, all-electric, healthful home.

In replacing a failed wall assembly, this builder chose wood-fiber insulation as the thermal layer in a high-performance retrofit.

Gene Myers of New Town Builders outlines the construction details his team uses to build net-zero-ready homes.

There’s lots of published performance data on windows. Here’s how to use the information.

Two example assemblies demonstrate how to incorporate low-carbon strategies for better comfort and energy savings.

A PV array and high-performance envelope are defining features of this house from Unity Homes.

Green-building strategies and low-carbon materials define the design of this cluster of energy-efficient, solar-powered homes.

Building science isn't just about theory—it's about building healthy spaces for a home's residents.