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

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Author(s)
Chandra Subrato,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
University of Central Florida,
UCF
Description
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.

Are Your Multi-Family Buildings Accessible?

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Stratton Petter A
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Organization(s)
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Document highlighting federal accessibility laws which may apply to a housing development, and common mistakes made in the field which, if avoided, will help to ensure compliance.

Comparison of the ENERGYGAUGE USA and BEopt Building Energy Simulation Programs

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Cummings Jamie E
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Two hourly energy simulation software, BEopt and Energy Gauge USA, were compared to ensure accuracy and evaluate agreement on the impact of various energy efficiency improvements.