Rigid foam insulates the interior of masonry walls behind the fireplace in this Building America home by Castle and Cooke in Winter Garden, Florida.

Reference

An Overview of Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership (BAIHP) Activities in Hot-Humid Climates

Author(s)

Chandra Subrato,

Parker Danny S,

Colon Carlos J,

Fonorow Ken,

Stroer Dennis,

Martin Eric,

McIlvaine Janet E R,

Chasar Dave,

Moyer Neil,

Thomas-Rees Stephanie,

Hoak David,

Beal David,

Gil Camilo,

Sherwin John S

Organization(s)

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC,

University of Central Florida,

UCF

Report summarizing systems research activities for new housing in hot-humid climates, including NightCool, interior duct systems in manufactured housing, ventilation and dehumidification, plug load reduction and solar and conventional hot water.