Habitat For Humanity

New home under construction

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

house blueprints

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.

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.

Graphic of heating and cooling circulating through a house

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

Man installing steel framing

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

Energy rater performing analysis on a front door

An energy rater can help make your new home more energy-efficient through every stage of the construction process.

Pete and Megan talking with homeowners

Hear from real homeowners and builders who made energy efficiency a priority.

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.

Habitat for Humanity