Even though my wife and I undertook a whole-house renovation of our 1909 Victorian a few years ago, we’re already thinking about our next project.
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Originally built 200 years ago, this 100-acre Vermont farmstead features traditional design with contemporary exterior details (Photo: Eric Roth Photography)
Stephanie Horowitz, of ZeroEnergy Design, talks about how builders and designers can dip into energy-efficient homes and embrace sustainable building

A city builder tackles affordability and environmental concerns

Los Angeles-based Landry Design Group collaborates with structural and civil engineers on hillside homes to determine if the best seismic reinforcement is concrete caissons sunk into the ground, or a mat-slab foundation in which the home’s weight is evenly distributed across the foundation. Photo: Erhard Pfeiffer
Resilient design creates homes that can survive natural disasters and stay functional in the aftermath

The road to becoming a successful green builder starts with planning
These custom-built homes make a strong design statement while delivering a high level of energy and resource efficiency.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that more than 20,000 homes across the United States have earned certification through the LEED for Homes program.

Canadian study says wood could be good building material for tall structures
A new study examines the potential of wood — typically used only in low-rise building — as an option in taller structures.