Finding an energy-smart builder
An energy-smart builder will help you make the right choices for your family and lifestyle.
An energy-smart builder will help you make the right choices for your family and lifestyle.
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.
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.
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 rater can help make your new home more energy-efficient through every stage of the construction process.
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.