Framing options
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
Historic preservation
Older homes can benefit from energy efficient remodeling techniques.
In this video: A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.
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New home comfort issues
Talk to your utilities
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
Air quality and ventilation in new homes
New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the home.
Modular homes
Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.
Net Zero Community
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.
Geodesic domes
A geodesic design uses interconnected triangles to create a strong, environmentally friendly structure.
Choosing energy-smart products
When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
