List
Building Better Houses is Good for People and for the Planet
In honor of Earth Day, we've compiled some of Fine Homebuilding's best articles and videos on sustainable design and construction to inspire you to create comfortable homes that save energy and materials and sit more lightly on the land.
As homeowners, architects, or builders, one of the best ways we can be good stewards of the environment is to build homes that use less natural resources, both in their construction and in their operation. There are some added benefits to doing this: Thoughtfully designed houses are are typically more comfortable, more durable, and more economical to build and live in. So whether you’re looking for ways to do your part to preserve and enjoy the natural world around you, or you just want to enjoy living in a better house, we’re sure you’ll find some inspiration in the following collection of articles and videos.
-
Design
1
Exploiting the Elements of Passive Design -
Design
2
What Makes A Pretty Good House? -
Design
3
Building for a Changing Climate is a Necessity -
Design
4
What’s the Definition of “Green Building”? -
Design
5
West Coast Solar -
Tools & Materials
6
Making Passive House Mainstream -
Design
7
Living Lightly on the Whole Lot -
Design
8
Stepping Off the Grid in Hill Country -
9
In Favor of Wood-Fiber Insulation -
How-To
10
A Case for Double-Stud Walls -
How-To
11
The Evolution of Efficiency: Net Zero as the New Normal -
Tools & Materials
12
Cellulose: The Perfect Insulation -
Design
13
What Are Passive Houses? -
14
FHB Summit: How to Build Well, Simply -
15
Climate Change for Builders: The Biggest Opportunity -
Design
16
Extreme Green -
Design
17
Does Passive-solar Design Actually Save Energy?
