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VIDEO: Mystery Inspector Looks at Water- and Air-Barrier Solutions in Arizona

Mystery Inspector looks at interior and exterior water problems and air barrier details for desert home building.
Mystery Inspector 8: Energy-Efficient Framing Detail for Intersecting Walls

This interior wall doesn't touch the exterior wall, so there is no need for ladder backing or wall bucks—just a continuous plane for...
Mystery Inspector 7: Is a 2x4 Header for an 8-Foot Opening Too Small?

A quick look at some framers who get energy-efficient framing right.

A Passively Cooled House in Sarasota, Fla., Capitalizes on Local Winds

Gentle winds provide passive cooling at a Florida waterfront home.
LivingHomes' new, less-expensive line of modern prefab houses.

LivingHomes has introduced a series of LEED-Platinum prefab homes from $145 per square foot.
Prefab House is Living Lab for Energy and Water Conservation

The New Norris House continues a tradition of simple, affordable design but with less impact on local resources.