Detailing a Bonus Space in a High-Performance Home

A room above an unconditioned garage and below a vented attic in a cold climate requires special considerations

A Builder’s Home, Done Right

Starting with stock plans, a builder prioritized envelope details and made modifications to fit his family and their future

The BS* + Beer Show: Unvented Roofs and Fluffy Insulation

Is it ever safe to insulate an unvented roof with only fiberglass, cellulose, or other fibrous insulation?

USG EcoSmart Gypsum Wallboard

Manufactured with less water and lower CO2 emissions—what’s a green builder not to love?

All About Attic Venting

We vent attics for four reasons, and all four goals can be better achieved by adopting measures other than attic venting

Insulating Low-Slope Residential Roofs

Unless you’re careful, your low-slope roof can end up with damp sheathing

Video: Ice Dams, Insulation, and Roof Venting

How Ice Dams Form and How to Stop Them

Head and Sill Details for New Skylight

Jamb Detail for New Skylight

Interior Roof Insulation Retrofit for (Cathedral Ceiling) Rigid Foam.