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Gray-Water System for a Sustainable Home
A remodel aimed at water conservation becomes a case study for resource-efficient whole-house design.
At the Juncture of Historic and Passive
Traditional Cape Cod elements mix with more modern details in an environmentally conscious home.
The Many Benefits of Design-Build
For high-performance builders, this collaborative model is hard to beat.
A Modern and Affordable Prefab Home
Both cost-efficient and lovely to look at, this prototype of a line of prefabricated homes has striking yet economical details.
Choosing Between HRVs and ERVs
Understand which type of whole-house heat-recovery ventilation system will create an efficient and healthy home, depending on certain environmental factors.
BS*+Beer Show: Pretty Good House
Hear from the authors of the Pretty Good House book about how the movement got started and how the book came together.
Podcast 481: Members-only Aftershow
Patrick, Ian, and Andrew talk about their dream houses.
Maintaining Traditional Character on a Narrow Lot
The design team made sure this new-build home maximized the site while fitting in with the historical character of its neighborhood.
Steel Sheet Piling Supports This House in the Dunes
This seasonal lakehouse retreat sits on top of a bluff with a modern open plan and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Modern House in the Trees
This home includes expanses of glass, including glass floors, that encapsulate tree-canopy views.

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