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Green Design - Page 2 of 24

Rammed Earth: Creating a 500-Year House

A design-build team demonstrates the durability of an ancient material.
Modern Passive House in the Vermont Wilderness

An architect builds a new energy-efficient home with plans to live simply on the land, paying homage to the farmstead that once stood on the site.
A Modern California Home Wrapped in Rockwool Insulation for Energy Efficiency and Fire Resistance

The designer and builder of the 2018 Fine Homebuilding House detail why they chose mineral-wool batts and high-density boards for all of their insulation needs.
Low-Carbon Homes

Brian Hayes and Michael Maines are among a small number of residential building pioneers who are beginning to consider embodied carbon in their projects.
Energy-Efficient Houses

Explore these examples of high-performance homes to get inspiration for your own energy-saving home projects.
Webinar: Heat Pumps and Cold-Climate Applications – Designing for Comfort and Resiliency

Watch this recording of our recent online seminar and Q&A session to learn the ins and outs of high-performance electric HVAC systems and how to choose the right system for your next energy-efficient home.
Healthy Kitchens and Baths

A guide to materials for flooring, countertops, cabinetry, and more that benefit people and are better for the environment.
Extreme Green

The world’s first Living Building Challenge–certified home is a study in integrated, sustainable design
What Are Passive Houses?

These high-performance building standards and certification guidelines help architects and builders create comfortable, super-energy-efficient houses.
Why “Long Live Our Buildings” Has Become My Motto

After centuries of evolution in building technology, the basic needs of comfort and durability are still the driving forces behind high-quality home design and construction.