Trombe wall
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
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.
An energy rater can help make your new home more energy-efficient through every stage of the construction process.
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.
New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the home.
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that provides simple, sturdy homes. Learn how energy efficiency is a key factor in building these homes.
An energy-smart builder will help you make the right choices for your family and lifestyle.