Case Studies

Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation about construction of net-zero energy ready homes, by several builders working with various DOE Building America research partners including Steven Winter Associates, Building Science Corporation, Home Innovation Research Labs, IBACOS...

Case study describing a 2014 DOE Building America Top Innovation about research on high MERV filters used in HVAC systems conducted by Building America research partner Davis Energy Group.

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 gut rehab of a multifamily, masonry building.

Case study describing a retrofit project in Maryland.

Case study describing a deep energy retrofit, turning an old school into 12 high-end apartments in Greenfield, MA.

Case study describing a multifamily retrofit project in a cold climate.

Case study describing the retrofit of a 1960s split-level home.

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

Case study describing air sealing building enclosures using aerosolized sealant.

Case study describing how using buried and/or encapsulated ducts can reduce duct thermal losses in existing homes.

Case study describing heating loads for super-insulated buildings.

Case study describing an effort to improve indoor air quality in high-performance, new construction, multifamily buildings through dedicated sources of outdoor air.

Case study describing how researchers monitored heat output and electricity consumption of air-source heat pumps

Case study describing steps for properly designing a hydronic system for setback operation, which are applicable to new construction and retrofit applications.

Case study describing how to decrease indoor moisture using an air conditioning unit with a dehumidifier in hot-humid climates.

Case study describing low-load options in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment used in multifamily homes.

Case study describing the maximization of hydronic system efficiency in single and multifamily buildings.

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

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

Case study describing ventilation selection for existing homes.

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

Case study describing an upgraded home with an energy monitoring system designed to analyze the savings realized from the upgrades.