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.
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
A century-old barn gets the ultimate makeover - with lots of energy-smart technology.
When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
Using universal design principals, your home can adapt to your changing lifestyle needs.
New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the home.
A geodesic design uses interconnected triangles to create a strong, environmentally friendly structure.