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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.
An Outdoor Fireplace Makes a Four-Season Porch
Indoor fireplaces don't work well in superinsulated houses, so these California homeowners decided to meet their nostalgic need for a wood burner by putting it on the covered patio.
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FHB House 2017: Design
The modified Cape / Farmhouse look fits the neighborhood, appealing to scale-downers and young families.
Makeup Air for the Range Hood
A range hood won't work well in a tight house without make-up air.
A Look at the Finished Home
In this video tour of the completed 2016 FHB House project, designer Michael Maines explains why he prioritized certain facets of the house, and how this informed the build.
FHB House: Flexibility in the Floor Plan
The completed house is durable, efficient, and attractive with a flexible floor plan on each level.
Master Shower Glass
A frameless glass enclosure is the finishing touch
NESEA FHB House ProTour
Over 80 people attended the NESEA FHB House Pro Tour
Episode 46 — The FHB House Build as a Case Study
How to build a low-energy home that's not too big or too expensive

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