Case Studies

Case study describing project conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell (HfHGL) and Building Science Corporation (BSC).

Case study describing an effort to create a comfortable, healthy, durable and energy efficient single family home.

Case study describing a Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity rehabilitation project of five 2-story row houses into energy-efficient, affordable housing.

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Ithaca, NY, that scored HERS 50 without PV.

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Phoenix, AZ that scored HERS 58 without PV and HERS 38 with PV.

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2016 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 50 without PV.

Case study describing a multifamily deep energy retrofit project in Annapolis, Maryland.

Case study describing one of three deep energy renovations of occupied affordable homes.

Case study describing a retrofit project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

Case study describing a multifamily, affordable housing retrofit project that achieved 44% energy savings using readily available, cost effective measures.

Case study describing an energy efficient retrofit project in hot-humid climates.

Case study describing a deep energy renovation of a home in Florida.

Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.

Case study describing a new construction project using high R-value enclosures with a hybrid insulation approach.

Case study describing a Habitat for Humanity zero net energy home in Denver.