Framing options
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.
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.
Your roof and attic play the most crucial role in your home's energy efficiency system, reducing your energy costs during the winter and summer.
An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that provides simple, sturdy homes. Learn how energy efficiency is a key factor in building these homes.
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.