Eco-Friendly Timber Frame Homes
Sustainable building practices are not only friendly to the earth, but also to your budget. Learn how to implement green options to create an eco-friendly timber frame home, including using reclaimed materials, eco-friendly insulation, solar energy options, energy-efficient windows and more.
Solar-energy adoption is getting a big boost thanks to innovative — and attractive — panel applications.
Timber frame homes are so environmentally friendly — can the same be said of the metal roofs I’m seeing more frequently?
We often take indoor air quality for granted, but the fact is the air inside your home could have more concentrated pollutants ...
Building a timber home calls for some serious decision-making. To help you make the most informed decision possible, we chatted...
Structural insulated panels are among the most energy-efficient building products you can buy, boasting impressive R-values and...
Rick Paid is like the Indiana Jones of timber. One part adventurer, one part preservationist and one part visionary, he is sust...
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) and timber frame homes mirror and reinforce each other’s strengths, from their sustainabilit...
Are geothermal heat systems really as efficient and cost effective as you think?
Why plastic tubing is replacing copper water pipes in homes.
Solar tubes — also known as sun tubes or tubular skylights — can help to permanently light your home without using extra energy...
Nature’s best heat and light source provides necessary warmth efficiently. Learn about passive solar design and how to incorpor...
Timber homes save you energy, time and money — from the outside in.
This free guide addresses timber frame homes from top to bottom, energy efficiency to layouts, joints and trusses to wood species, as well as post-and-beam vs. timber framing.
Our go-to guide for choosing the best windows for your timber home.
One of the most celebrated homebuilders in America, Tedd Benson is a true champion of the traditional timber-frame home — with a modern twist.
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a practical, economical and eco-friendly wall system. Here are 5 quick facts about SIPs ...
Energy efficiency was the goal, but reclaimed materials and an eye for detail give this Montana mountain timber home a little f...
A New England timber barn wins big with its highly efficient pre-fab design.
