Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that provides simple, sturdy homes. Learn how energy efficiency is a key factor in building these homes.
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that provides simple, sturdy homes. Learn how energy efficiency is a key factor in building these homes.
Our four-part series explores how to handle comfort issues in a new home.
Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.
Using universal design principals, your home can adapt to your changing lifestyle needs.
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.
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.
New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the home.
Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.