Talk to your utilities
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.
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.
Learn about some of the changes for new homes built today. An expert highlights some of the things to consider when building a new home.
When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.