Passive House

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.
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.
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.
Cost-Effective Passive Houses

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

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.
Best Energy Smart Home 2019: DIY Passive House

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

Controlling air movement through the walls and ceilings is a key step toward comfort, energy efficiency, and building durability.
FHB House Video: Finding High Performance in Good Design

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

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