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On the Way to Net Zero
Renewables are part of the strategy to make a house energy-efficient, but conservation comes first.
Framing With Engineered Lumber
Second-floor framing and the kitchen and living-room lid.
FHB House Foundation in pictures
A distinctive, elevated foundation combines a metal pan deck and a traditionally formed and poured basement.
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Framing Shear Walls on the Slab
A mix of sole plate heights and wall heights adds some complexity.
Forming the Elevated Slab and Curbs
How can we form a monolithic slab with stem walls?
Steel Beams and a Metal Pan Deck
Borrowing from the commercial building world, we use steel to prep for an elevated concrete slab.
FHB House Video: The Building Envelope
To build this resilient, durable, high-performance house, the team began with a unique foundation and a framing plan optimized for insulation.
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Dealing With Water on the Site
Rain water runoff in a small town.

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