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.
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.
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.
This kitchen remodel features a new window, energy-efficient lighting, new appliances and side-wall insulation.
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
A geodesic design uses interconnected triangles to create a strong, environmentally friendly structure.
Our four-part series explores how to handle comfort issues in a new home.
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.