Insulation and Weatherizing

This bold take on a traditional Southern style incorporates modern materials and storm resistance into a new neighborhood home by Gordon Nicholson

A traditional design adapts nicely to a residential site by Robert Weatherall

A team approach creates an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly house for a growing market by Christopher Briley

Winner of a national green-building award, this low-maintenance house should produce as much energy as it uses by Nathan Good

by Mike Guertin

The right roof slope, materials and venting will lengthen the life of the roof and the structure under it by Henrik Bull

When the roof pitch is shallow enough to walk on, clear drainage paths and careful waterproofing are essential by John Phelps

With one-third of the exterior given over to windows, it took multiple shear panels, hold-downs and a wind beam to keep this home steady by Glenn M. Carter

Like the great camps that inspired it, this house endures harsh winters while maintaining a character all its own by Martha B. Finney

Keeping water moving out and down is the key to effective sidewall flashing by Scott McBride

Proper siting and design strategies enhance energy efficiency by M. Joe Numbers

A demonstration house in Canada shows new approaches to energy-efficient, environmentally sensitive construction by Kip Park

Craftsmen build a coastal house to withstand hurricane winds, meticulous architects and exacting clients by Robert Weinstein

Sifting through the wreckage of Hurricane Andrew to learn why some houses survived and some didn't by Charles Miller