Air Quality and Ventilation in New Homes

Mom and daughters playing in leaves

When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.

Adjustable height kitchen sink

Using universal design principals, your home can adapt to your changing lifestyle needs.

Boy and grandmother on front porch

A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.

Volunteers joining hands

Habitat for Humanity is an organization that provides simple, sturdy homes. Learn how energy efficiency is a key factor in building these homes.

Cross section of a structural insulated panel

Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.

Pete and couple standing in remodeled kitchen

This kitchen remodel features a new window, energy-efficient lighting, new appliances and side-wall insulation.

New home under construction

An energy-smart builder will help you make the right choices for your family and lifestyle.

Graphic of heating and cooling circulating through a house

Our four-part series explores how to handle comfort issues in a new home.

Trombe wall on the interior of a home

Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.

Air quality and ventilation in new homes