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New home under construction

An energy-smart builder will help you make the right choices for your family and lifestyle.

Graphic of heating and cooling circulating through a house

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

Adjustable height kitchen sink

Using universal design principals, your home can adapt to your changing lifestyle needs.

Utility worker with an electric meter

Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.

Cross section of a structural insulated panel

Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.

Man installing steel framing

You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.

Pete and Megan talking with homeowners

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

Geodesic dome home

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

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.