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    The Cornerstones of Comfort: How To Choose the Right Windows and Doors for Your Climate

    In this webinar, Passive House expert Enrico Bonilauri shares his strategy for evaluating the wide range of window and door options on the market so you can make the best choice for your budget and your needs.

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    Double-Stud Walls and Insulated Window Bucks

    Senior editor Patrick McCombe is back at the 2020 FHB House remodel to learn about the wall-insulation details and see how to install triple-pane European windows.

  • An Alternative Way to Install Roof Overhangs

    While eave overhangs are typically built as part of the main roof framing, installing them as separate pieces offers better air-sealing opportunities.

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    Insulating Foundations for Thermal Performance and Durability

    Watch builder Josh Edmonds, scientist Neal Ezell, and the BS* and Beer KC discussion group's presentation on smart foundation-insulation strategies.

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    Nova Scotia–based engineer and builder Natalie Leonard designs plans for affordable super-insulated homes based on solid building science research.

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    Explore these examples of high-performance homes to get inspiration for your own energy-saving home projects.

  • Video: Introducing the 2019 HOUSES Awards Winners

    Here's a look at the winners in all six categories of Fine Homebuilding's annual design awards: Best New Home, Best Remodel, Best Small Home, Best Energy-Smart Home, Best Traditional Home, and Editor's Choice.

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    This is the story of a house, a rain tank, an incredible view, and two homeowners who didn’t quite realize what they were getting themselves into.

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    Controlling air movement through the walls and ceilings is a key step toward comfort, energy efficiency, and building durability.

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    This hand-crafted, modern house balances a contemporary design connected to the land with enviable energy efficiency.

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