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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.

Graphic of heating and cooling circulating through a house

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

Trombe wall on the interior of a home

Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.

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.

Boy and grandmother on front porch

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

Geodesic dome home

A geodesic design uses interconnected triangles to create a strong, environmentally friendly structure.

Insulated concrete forms in the ground

An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.

Megan standing in front of the barn home

A century-old barn gets the ultimate makeover - with lots of energy-smart technology.

Pete and Megan talking with homeowners

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

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