U.S. building codes do not formally recognize all the lumber currently circulating in the U.S. market.
Water-managed wall systems are a valuable upgrade for high-performance homes.
In the north, the sun can offer free heat; in southern climates, the sun's heat is a load to be minimized.
In New York City, balconies and parapets now require continuous insulation. Here's how one architect is tackling that tricky detail.
[Updated] As states restart, construction companies have an influence on the reputation of the entire industry. In the near future this might determine if they remain an essential workforce.
