Case Studies

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

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

Case study describing a 2014 DOE Building America Top Innovation on development of a standardized testing method for testing the air leakage of HVAC air handlers and furnace cabinets developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Case study describing a 20-unit community of energy-efficient duplexes in Massachusetts incorporating solar water heating and photovoltaics.

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in west Connecticut that scored HERS 39 without solar PV.

Case study about a Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner construction project in the marine climate.

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Herriman, UT, that scored HERS 40 without PV, -1 with PV.

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 2013 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in Downers Grove IL that scored HERS 35 without PV.

Case study describing a 4,763 ft2 certified Passive House that achieved HERS 27 without PV through the construction of R-54 walls that use ICF plus fiberglass cavity insulation, an R-100 vented attic, extensive air sealing and flashing, triple-pane windows, ductless heat pumps, and solar hot water.

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 38 without PV and -3 with PV.

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 55 without PV and 15 with PV.

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

Case study describing a builder in Texas that met the stringent requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy's Builders Challenge on over 779 homes in 2010.

Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.

Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.

Case study describing a builder's technology package that achieves energy savings of 50% over standard practice compared to the 2006 IECC.

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

Case study describing two new construction projects in Florida built to be net zero energy homes.

Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.

Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.

Case study describing air sealing building enclosures using aerosolized sealant.

Case study describing combustion safety testing as an important step in upgrading for energy efficiency.

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 the most cost-effective ways to reduce duct leakage in low-rise housing units.

Case study describing techniques used to prevent thermal bypass in new homes.

Case study describing methods to seal crawl spaces in cold climate homes with integrated whole-house ventilation systems.

Case study describing the effectiveness of various ventilation systems at two unoccupied, single-family lab homes at the University of Texas at Tyler.

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

Case study describing whole house building techniques in the hot-dry climate.

Case study describing innovative technologies, construction techniques, products, and design trends in new home construction.

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