Framing options
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
In newer homes, energy-efficient building practices are used to avoid drafts, but these air tight homes can result in uncomfortable air quality and ventilation.
See our Air Quality section for more information.
In this video: An industry expert discusses green technologies that improve air quality in new construction.
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that provides simple, sturdy homes. Learn how energy efficiency is a key factor in building these homes.
A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.
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.
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.
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.
An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.