Whole-Building Design Strategies -

Optimized Climate Solutions

Guide describing materials and methods for incorporating thermal mass into the construction of a home for temperature regulation, energy savings, and resistance to extreme heat and cold.

Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity in preparation for cold winter weather.

Guide describing how to correctly slope solid surfaces outside a home so rainwater flows away from the home.

Guide describing methods for installing pest-resistant ground cover around foundations to resist borrowing rodents and other pests.

Guide describing how to provide a continuous load path with appropriate connectors to improve the wind resistance of attached porches, carports, and decks during high-wind events.

Guide describing how to insulate slabs on grade in climate zones 3 and higher.

Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.