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.
In this video: A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An energy rater can help make your new home more energy-efficient through every stage of the construction process.
Our four-part series explores how to handle comfort issues in a new home.
Using universal design principals, your home can adapt to your changing lifestyle needs.