Case Studies

Case study describing a package of energy efficiency measures being put to the test by retro fitting a previously vacant home.

Case study describing techniques and options one has when trying to air seal a flue or chimney shaft.

Case study describing the benefits of and steps involved in air sealing a porch wall.

Case study describing how to air seal and insulate fireplace enclosures in order to limit the large amount of air leakage that their presence can bring and obscure from view.

Case study describing how to inspect and air seal around Duct boots and chases in order to limit air leakage in a home.

Case study describing the best methods for mitigating the energy loss in older recessed lights.

Case study describing the benefits of installing a radiant barrier in the attic as well as varying options and guidelines for doing so.

Case study describing the importance of proper flashing on a home with house wrap over OSB or plywood sheathing, as well as the steps for installing flashing and diverters.

Case study describing the importance of proper flashing on a home with rigid foam insulation sheathing, as well as the steps for installing flashing and diverters.

Case study describing the techniques involved with insulating and air sealing tub space prior to installation in order to prevent drafts and moisture escaping.

Case study describing the proper techniques and steps in insulating and air sealing a cantilevered floor, as well as the consequences for failing to do so properly.

Case study describing the options and techniques one should consider when trying to insulate attic knee walls in order to reduce air leakage.

Case study describing benefits of and steps involved with insulating a hot water heater.

Case study describing the steps involved and subsequent benefits of insulating plumbing pipes in a home.

Case study describing the an improved eave design for hurricane - prone areas and how to prepare it.

Case study describing the source of ice dams and how to prevent them from occurring in varying climate conditions with different types of attics.

Case study describing a deep energy retrofit that assessed the home's performance and identified several energy savings opportunities.

Case study describing a deep energy retrofit that assessed a pre-fabricated home's performance and identified several energy savings opportunities.

Case study describing retrofit upgrades to a 1970's home, that not only improved occupant comfort levels, but reduced the estimated energy bill by 40%

Case study describing David Weekley Homes, and how by working with Building America and the Building Science Corporation, they been able to build tighter more energy efficient homes and pass the benefits along to customers.

Case study describing the development of one of the first true zero-energy homes built in the United States and the improvements made on it's design for subsequent projects.

Case study describing New Tradition Homes and the efficiency of the 94 Production homes they built in the Landover Commons community, which surpass the energy code requirements.

Case study describing the processes behind the building of the homes making up the Callaway Gardens community, as well as the challenges brought out due to it's proximity to nature and homebuyers not valuing energy efficiency until they've experienced it.

Case study describing Pulte Homes and their pursuit of the DOE builders challenge, building more than 780 homes that comply to or exceed the energy standards required.

Case study describing Quadrant Homes, a production home builder, and their implementation of an energy-efficiency package provide allowed home owners to achieve energy savings of 40% Building America benchmark.

Case study describing Tindall Homes and the energy efficient features they took advantage of when building 20 luxury homes, that subsequently used 40% less energy then code requirements.

Case study describing how Tom Walsh & Co. became one of the first production home builders to earn a tax credit for new homes while achieve 50% energy savings in 20 homes they constructed.

Case study describing how in 2010, Tommy Williams Homes built 36 houses that all achieved HERS scores below 60, this was achieved by partnering with an energy consulting firm and Building America.

Case study describing the 32 home development Fallen Leaf Project and how it's construction technique and materials gives owners as much as 50% savings on their utility costs.

Case study describing production home builder Urbane homes and how they managed to thrive by teaming up with the Building America program to create affordable and energy efficient homes.

Case study describing William Ryan Homes and their achievement of reducing whole house source energy use by 40% and receiving HERS scores of 65 to 70 by utilizing high efficiency heat pumps with engineered duct design.