ENERGY STAR New Homes: Multifamily

Guide describing common areas of thermal bridging in mass (concrete) and steel-framed multistory buildings and methods and materials for addressing those points of thermal bridging.

Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.

Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.

Guide describing installation of a fully sealed continuous weather resistant barrier to provide a drainage plane to keep rainwater out of above-grade walls.

Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.

Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.

Guide describing how to construct homes with structural insulated panels.

Guide describing how to construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms.

Guide describing construction and insulation techniques for double wall framing.

Guide describing how to minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.

Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.

Guide describing how to frame a wall with minimal wall studs to prevent heat losses and gains through walls.

Guide describing how to frame and insulate corners to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.

Guide describing how to frame and insulate exterior-to-interior wall intersections to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.

Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.

Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.

Guide describing how to install insulation below platforms constructed in the attic for walkways, HVAC equipment, or storage.

Guide describing how to insulate slabs on grade in climate zones 3 and higher.