Decoding building requirements
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.
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.
Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.
New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the 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.
An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
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.