Green home construction
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.
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.
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.
Our four-part series explores how to handle comfort issues in 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.
An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.
Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.
A century-old barn gets the ultimate makeover - with lots of energy-smart technology.
A geodesic design uses interconnected triangles to create a strong, environmentally friendly structure.
A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.
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.