Design and Planning

Design and Planning on Fine Homebuilding

A Resilient Roof Assembly That Can Handle Moisture

Ben Bogie explains this unique framing assembly and how its design promotes drying for a long-lasting, superinsulated roof.
All About HVAC

Choosing heating, cooling, and ventilation systems can be complicated. Here's an overview of common options and things you need to consider to make smart selections.
A New Take on Insulating a Roof

For vaulted ceilings, this vented and vapor-open approach is durable and energy-smart, and a good option for houses in mixed and cold climates.
Lesson’s Learned After Framing

Builder Ian Schwandt talks about how to cope with a build when things don't go as planned.
Raising and Air-Sealing Tall Walls

In this first episode of FHB House: Wisconsin, builder Ian Schwandt shows how their small crew builds, raises, and air-seals tall gable-end walls.
Design Inspiration Behind FHB House WI

Watch builder Ian Schwandt discuss his custom, high-performance home build in Iron Ridge, Wisconsin.
Introducing FHB House 2021: Wisconsin

Builder Ian Schwandt describes the goals, hopes, and challenges he and his wife Sara have in planning their dream home.
Introducing FHB House 2021: Nebraska

Builder Jason Mollak describes the goals for his custom-home build to accommodate his family of seven.
Energy Codes as Clear as Glass

The building codes for windows address both thermal and air transmission—here's what you need to know to select windows using the prescriptive path.
A Trombe Wall Solution for Passive-Solar Storage

An indirect solar-heat-gain strategy addresses the challenge of orienting a passive-solar house's views northward.

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