Turning a Barn Into an Energy-Smart House

Pete and Megan talking with homeowners

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

Building materials, blueprints and paint chips

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.

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.

Mom and daughters playing in leaves

When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.

Man showing ductwork to Pete and Megan

New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the home.

Modular home assembly in a factory

Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.

Adjustable height kitchen sink

Using universal design principals, your home can adapt to your changing lifestyle needs.

Boy and grandmother on front porch

A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.

Graphic of heating and cooling circulating through a house

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

Turning a barn into an energy-smart home