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Design and Planning

Design and Planning on Fine Homebuilding

Air Barriers Are Essential for a Modern, High-Performance Home

March 15, 2019

Controlling air movement through the walls and ceilings is a key step toward comfort, energy efficiency, and building durability.
Tour the California FHB House in Person

March 15, 2019

Join us in Nevada City, CA, on March 21 for a presentation about and a guided tour of this modern energy-efficient home.
Podcast Episode 168: Should You Share Your Trade Secrets With Other Craftspeople?

March 15, 2019

Today's building pros are more willing to swap stories about their crafts than their predecessors were. Is that good or bad for business?
A Houseful of Cabinets and Built-ins

March 13, 2019

Flat-pack cabinets and parts provide a lot of style options.
Preparing for Tile

March 13, 2019

Schluter membranes work for waterproofing and uncoupling.
Rammed Earth Construction

March 13, 2019

One of Ontario’s first insulated rammed earth home is a testament to the method’s attributes.
Water-Resistive Barriers

March 11, 2019

This water-impermeable layer beneath the siding protects walls from rain and snow, and often functions as a building's air barrier.
High-Performance HVAC

March 7, 2019

Ductless minisplit heat pumps are becoming the go-to choice for heating and cooling in well-insulated, tight houses.
A Labor of Love?

March 7, 2019

Work in progress in Maine.
A Sunny, Spacious Kitchen/Dining Room

March 7, 2019

Wide-open cooking and dining in this spacious home.