Finding an energy-smart builder
An energy-smart builder will help you make the right choices for your family and lifestyle.
An energy-smart builder will help you make the right choices for your family and lifestyle.
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.
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.
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.
You have energy efficient and sustainable options when it comes to framing your new home.
Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.
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.
A geodesic design uses interconnected triangles to create a strong, environmentally friendly structure.
Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.
New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the home.
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.
A century-old barn gets the ultimate makeover - with lots of energy-smart technology.
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
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.
This kitchen remodel features a new window, energy-efficient lighting, new appliances and side-wall insulation.
A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.
Using universal design principals, your home can adapt to your changing lifestyle needs.
When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that provides simple, sturdy homes. Learn how energy efficiency is a key factor in building these homes.