Case Studies

Case study describing optimal design and limitations of cladding attachments over exterior sheathings.

Case study describing a method for evaluating safe installation and operation of combustion appliances in homes undergoing energy efficiency upgrades where indoor air is used for combustion and venting.

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

Case study describing field study of gas furnaces, and recommendations for installation.

Case study describing research about using exterior, vapor permeable insulation of retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity insulation.

Case study describing the measurement of envelope leakage in multifamily buildings.

Case study describing a raised ceiling duct strategy tested in New Smyrna, Florida.

Case study describing how to replace variable speed furnace motors.

Case study describing how combination space and water heating systems can be used in homes with efficient thermal enclosures, decreasing energy consumption and costs.

Case study describing ventilation selection for existing homes.