Turning a Barn Into an Energy-Smart House

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.

Building materials, blueprints and paint chips

More builders are offering sustainable choices in new home construction. Find out what's available and how it impacts the earth and the bottom line.

Two people walking into a new home

Check out a new neighborhood concept and see how one builder is changing the way homes are built with a goal to use zero energy.

Graphic of heating and cooling circulating through a house

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

Trusses in an attic

Your roof and attic play the most crucial role in your home's energy efficiency system, reducing your energy costs during the winter and summer.

New home under construction

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

Adjustable height kitchen sink

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

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.

Man installing steel framing

You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.

Turning a barn into an energy-smart home