Case Studies

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

Case study describing a multi-family town home project constructed for the City of Aspen, Colorado, with assistance from the U.S. DOE Building America research team Building Science Corporation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.

Case study describing a 2012 DOE Building America Top Innovation on ventilation strategies in hot and humid climates developed and assessed by the Florida Solar Energy Center.

Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation on upgrading or replacing windows in existing homes, based on research by Building America research partner Building Science Corporation.

Case study describing a DOE Building America 2014 Top Innovation on research that was instrumental in developing and gaining adoption of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation standard.

Case study describing a 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Amaris Homes in Vadnais Heights, New Mexico.

Case study describing a 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by BPC Green Builders in Watertown, Connecticut.

Case study describing a 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by BrightLeaf Homes in Brookfield, Illinois.

Case study describing a 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Carl Franklin Homes and Green Extreme Homes in Garland, Texas.

Case study describing a 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Charles Thomas Homes in Omaha, Nebraska.

Case study describing a 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Clifton View Homes in Port Hadlock, Washington.

Case study describing a 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Dwell Development in Seattle, Washington.

Case study describing a 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Evolutionary Homes Builders in Geneva, Illinois.

Case study describing a 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Glastonbury Housesmith in South Glastonbury, Connecticut.

Case study describing a 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Greenhill Contracting in New Paltz, New York.

Case study describing a 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County in Nokomis, Florida.

Case study describing a 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Hammer and Hand in Portland, Oregon.

Case study describing a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Heirloom Design Build in Atlanta, Georgia.

Case study describing a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by High Performance Homes in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Case study describing a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by KB Home in El Dorado Hills, California.

Case study describing a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Mandalay Homes in Glendale, Arizona.

Case study describing a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Mantell-Hecathorn Builders in Durango, Colorado.

Case study describing a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Mutual Housing California in Woodland, California.

Case study describing a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by New Town Builders in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Case study describing a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Palo Duro Homes in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Case study describing a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by Sunroc Builders in Lakeland, Florida.

Case study describing a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by TC Legend Homes in Bellingham, Washington.

Case study describing a DOE 2015 Housing Innovation Award-winner built by United Way of Long Island Housing Development Corporation in Patchogue, New York.

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 41 without PV and 8 with PV.

Case study describing approaches to comprehensive retrofits that are in reach of the ordinary builder.

Case study describing a retrofit project in Maryland.

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

Case study describing 50% energy saving projects for new multifamily homes in cold climates.

Case study describing a new building project that partnered with Habitat for Humanity.

Case study describing a new construction project in North Carolina.

Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.

Case study describing a new construction project in Florida with a HERS score of 15.

Case study describing the elimination of excessive humidity in the attic of a multi-floor, single-family home that was causing condensation and water damage along the roof and eaves.

Case study describing how a properly designed duct system is essential for keeping a home comfortable, managing indoor air quality, and maximizing the performance of heating and cooling equipment.

Case study describing the retrofit of a leaky air handler.