In Part 4 of our series examining the residential permit process, we review typical green building and energy code requirements

Get the house you envision — and even enjoy the process — by following this architect's guide to building a new home

Ben Bernanke's speech at the 2012 International Builders Show: Gray clouds and silver lining

Designing from scratch enables a Melbourne couple to create a home their kids can grow up in

Outfit your home office on a budget with these desks, chairs, storage solutions, supplies and decor

Put in time on the front end to ensure that your home will match your vision in the end

Learn how heat moves through a home and the materials that can stop it, to make sure your insulation is as effective as you think

Install a permeable driveway to keep pollutants out of water sources and groundwater levels balanced

This Washington artist's island trio treads lightly on the land, opens up to water and forest vistas, and offers privacy