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tag: green building

Smart Design Advice for Hot & Humid Climates (i.e. The South)

Matt Risinger, Blogger | May 18th, 2012

Architect Peter Pfeiffer talks about how to utilize smart design for a house in a hot climate zone. His green building advice is practical and following his advice will result in a house that's well designed for the rigors of a hot climate. If you want a comfortable, efficient, durable house and you live in the South then this video will give you tons to think about.

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How To Build a Healthy House

rwotzak, Web Producer | May 10th, 20121 comment

The home in this video was built for a person with a severe chemical sensitivity, but the goal of building with healthier materials and details should be important to every homeowner

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Self Taught MBA: Strategic Planning, Part 2 - The ABCs of Strategic Planning

FPR, contributor | May 7th, 20122 comments

It's more critical than ever to have a plan of how you will deal with this tough economy. Strategic planning focuses on redefining high-level priorities and setting a course for the year ahead.

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HVAC Ducting: Rigid Metal vs. Flex

Matt Risinger, Blogger | April 27th, 20124 comments

In our Texas climate a well installed HVAC system is a must for a new home. I'm surprised by how few builders are using Rigid Metal ducting anymore. Come see how my crew uses both Rigid Metal & Flex for great air distribution in the homes I build.

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Off-The-Grid Straw Bale Getaway

RYagid, senior editor | April 24th, 2012

An architecture firm known for ecologically sensitive design creates an off-the-grid cabin in the woods of California

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Exterior Patio

JonF, member | April 23rd, 2012

New exterior patio including covered fireplace pit and water features. This was part of a remodel to Geodesic dome origianally built in the 70's

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Car Cathedral

TexasTimberFrames, member | April 20th, 20121 comment

The "car cathedral" is a 20,000 sq. ft. timber frame structure that will house an amazing collection of muscle cars when completed.  This incredible barn, located outside of Houston, TX, is over 53...

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The Self Taught MBA: Business and Strategic Planning, Part 1 - Best Laid Plans

FPR, contributor | April 18th, 20123 comments

You may not have started your business with a formal plan, but writing one now may help you achieve your goals--now that you're old enough to think ahead!

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The Downside of Using Structural Steel

ScottG, contributing writer | April 17th, 20121 comment

A Seattle homeowner worries that steel I-beams used to support cantilevered floors in this modernist design will wick in cold temperatures from the outside

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The Professor's House

RYagid, senior editor | March 28th, 2012

A University of Oregon professor designed her family home to respect its steep, natural setting.

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Timber Framing Fundamentals - A book review

ChuckB, senior editor | March 26th, 20126 comments

A new collection of articles from the Timber Framers' Guild discusses subjects ranging from layout and engineering to joinery, raising and the enclosure of traditional timber frame houses.

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Deep Green

karenatleff, member | March 26th, 2012

Where all things green are concerned, I usually picture small, minimalist structures, air-sealed underfloors, insulated ductwork and high efficiency mechanical systems. Rarely does beauty come to...

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How to Store Solar Energy Under a Concrete Slab

ScottG, contributing writer | March 6th, 20121 comment

Some builders have successfully experimented with storing heat in a thick layer of sand under a slab and using the insulated thermal mass for heat. But skeptics still think the idea is mostly hot air.

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Pier & Beam vs Slab Foundations

Matt Risinger, Blogger | February 16th, 2012

In the South there are two main foundation types. Concrete Piers with Wooden beams that elevate the house above the ground, and concrete slab foundations that sit on the ground. In this video I'm discussion the merits of these two options with Building Science expert Mark LaLiberte.

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The Self Taught MBA: David Gerstel on Running a Successful Construction Company

FPR, contributor | February 16th, 20125 comments

You Don’t Have to Run Your Business by the Seat of your Pants

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CT Zero Energy Challenge Announces 2010-11 Winners

FHB_Building_News, contributor | January 25th, 20121 comment

Prizes honor projects for energy efficiency, affordability, and low projected operating costs

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CT Zero Energy Challenge Announces 2010-11 Winners

FHB_Building_News, contributor | January 19th, 20122 comments

ZEC prizes honor projects for energy efficiency, affordability, and low projected operating costs

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Canada's Solar and NZE Power Play

FHB_Building_News, contributor | January 8th, 2012

A solar simulator and a research initiative at Concordia University in Montreal focus on solar energy applications and strategies for bringing building performance to net zero energy

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Opportunity Accompanies Objections to Green Habitat Project

FHB_Building_News, contributor | January 7th, 20122 comments

Neighbors have stalled a 35-unit subdivision of energy efficient dwellings, but the delay gives a Habitat chapter time to refine its green building technique

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Seattle Homeowners Build an Affordable Net-Zero-Energy House

FHB_Building_News, contributor | January 4th, 20124 comments

One couple’s quest for energy efficiency leads them to a relatively low-cost approach to design and construction

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