Dear Jim: I am thinking of building one of those concrete/foam block houses for efficiency, security and strength. Since concrete feels so cold, is it really energy efficient and will I be limited on ...

Deborah and Mark Morey took a chance a few years ago when it was time to add an addition onto their home, using a little known form of construction that uses concrete in the walls instead of wood. But ...

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More Than Gray: 15 Projects That Explore Red Pigmented Concrete A Trombe wall is a passive solar building feature that enhances thermal efficiency. Positioned on the sun-facing side of a structure, it ...