Historic preservation

Graphic of heating and cooling circulating through a house

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

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.

Trombe wall on the interior of a home

Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.

Building materials, blueprints and paint chips

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.

Pete and Megan talking with homeowners

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

Energy rater performing analysis on a front door

An energy rater can help make your new home more energy-efficient through every stage of the construction process.

Megan standing in front of the barn home

A century-old barn gets the ultimate makeover - with lots of energy-smart technology.

Two people walking into a new home

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.

Volunteers joining hands

Habitat for Humanity is an organization that provides simple, sturdy homes. Learn how energy efficiency is a key factor in building these homes.