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Designing Houses That Keep Their Cool

2013

Wilson Alex

Green Building Advisor

Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.

Directory of Certified Product Performance

2012

Air-Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute

AHRI

Online database with efficiency information about residential HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment.

Distribution and Room Air Mixing Risks to Retrofitted Homes

2014

Burdick Arlan

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS

Report outlining the issues with using existing ducts with a new low-load HVAC system, which reduces throw at supply registers causing decreased mixing of supply and room air, leading to potential thermal comfort complaints.

DOE Steep Slope Calculator

2005

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

ORNL,

DOE

Simple web-based tool allowing homeowners to calculate the potential savings from installing a cool roof.

Don't Be Dense - Cellulose and Dense-Pack Insulation, BSI-043

2010

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.

Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners

2023

Energy Saver

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Webpage describing the advantages and disadvantages of ductless mini-split air conditioner.

Earth Tubes Exhibit

2022

Clean Energy Exhibition

Clean Energy Exhibition,

Solar World

Webpage providing details of an experimental earth tube installation at the Clean Energy Exhibition in Georgia.

Earthship Huts – Low Hanging Fruit in the Fight Against Poverty

2012

Feineigle Mark

Permaculture Research Institute

Article describing earthship homes.

Effect of Cladding Systems on Moisture Performance of Wood Frame Walls in a Mixed-Humid Climate

2010

Drumheller S Craig,

Carll Charles G

National Association of Home Builders,

NAHB,

U.S. Department of Agriculture,

USDA

The objective of this research was to quantify the field performance of wood-frame walls clad with a variety of common claddings in a mixed-humid climate.

EIFS - Problems and Solutions, BSD-146

2007

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.

Energy and IAQ Implications of Residential Ventilation Cooling

2014

Walker Iain S,

Turner William JN

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

LBNL

This study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality implications of residential ventilation cooling in all US IECC climate zones.

Energy Flow Across Enclosures, BSI-028

2009

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Discussion of structural thermal resistance.

Energy Resources: A Course on the Fundamentals of the World's Energy, its Source, Usage and Conservation

2025

Dallas Abbott

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

Online textbook describing energy, including energy types, and energy use in homes.

Energy Retrofitting Advanced Technologies in a Hot Climate, Henderson Nevada

2002

National Association of Home Builders

NAHB,

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,

HUD,

Office of Policy Development and Research,

PDR

Article from NAHB research center describing home building techniques for homes in hot climate zones.

Energy Saver

2018

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Website from the U.S. Department of Energy providing consumers with information on saving energy and using renewable energy technologies.

Energy Saver: Heat Pump Systems

2024

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Website with consumer information about residential heat pump systems.

Energy Savers: Geothermal Heat Pumps

2012

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Online reference containing general information about geothermal heat pumps.

Energy Savings Potential of Radiative Cooling Technologies

2015

Fernandez Nick,

et al.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Technical report evaluating the energy savings potential of radiative cooling technologies, particularly photonic 'selective emittance' materials.

ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Central Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Equipment – Eligibility Criteria Version 6.1

2022

ENERGY STAR

Program criteria for central air conditioner and heat pump equipment.

ENERGY STAR® Certified Mini Split Heat Pumps

2023

ENERGY STAR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

EPA,

ENERGY STAR

Factsheet describing mini split heat pumps and their benefits for consumers.

ETW: Building Profile: New - Albuquerque New Mexico

2009

Building Science Corporation

BSC

Information sheet with details on a building enclosure designed for Albuquerque, NM, as an example for building enclosures built for hot-dry and mixed-dry climates.

ETW: Wall - ICF Wall Construction

2014

Building Science Corporation

BSC

Information sheet that summarizes Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction including advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.

Evaluation of Cellular Shades in the PNNL Lab Homes

2016

Sullivan Greg P,

et al.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using interior cellular shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain in summer and reduce heat loss in winter.

Evaluation of Exterior Shades at PNNL Lab Homes and Occupied Field Sites

2020

Cort Katherine A,

Hunt Walter E

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.

Evaluation of Interior Cellular Shades in a Residential Building

2021

Bhandari Mahabir,

et al.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL,

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

LBNL

DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating the energy savings potential of cellular shades in homes.

Evaluation of Mini-Split Heat Pumps as Supplemental and Full System Retrofits in a Hot Humid Climate

2016

Sutherland Karen,

Martin Eric,

Parker Danny S

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,

ACEEE

Technical report presenting the results of an evaluation of homes using high-efficiency mini-split heat pumps to supplement the primary heating and cooling systems.

Evaluation of the NightCool Nocturnal Radiation Cooling Concept: Annual Performance Assessment in Scale Test Buildings Stage Gate 1B

2008

Parker Danny S,

Sherwin John S

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Report about an experimental evaluation conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates.

Evaluation of the Thermal and Moisture Performance of Insulating Shades

2022

Cort Katherine A,

et al.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating condensation buildup on windows when using insulating shades.

Evaporative Cooler

2023

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Webpage providing tips for installing and maintaining an evaporative cooler.

Evaporative Cooler Tips

2022

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

A webpage by the DOE on tips for saving energy with an evaporative cooler.

Evaporative Coolers

2014

NORESCO

Article describing RESNET guidance on evaporative coolers.

Evaporative Coolers

2022

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Article describing how evaporative coolers work and how to maintain them.

Evaporative Coolers Work Best in Dry Areas of the U.S. (Area A)

2022

Water Science School

U.S. Geological Survey,

USGS

Image of design wet bulb temperatures in the U.S. and where evaporative cooling is most appropriate.

Evaporative Coolers: General History of the Evaporative Cooler

2022

Pima County Public Library

Web article describing the evolution of evaporative coolers, water usage of evaporative coolers, and links to information on selecting an evaporative cooler.

Even in Frigid Temperatures, Air-Source Heat Pumps Keep Homes Warm From Alaska Coast to U.S. Mass Market

2021

Rettig Molly

National Renewal Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Article describing a study of the potential to use heat pumps to heat and cool homes across the United States, including cold climate locations like Alaska.

Fans for Cooling

2020

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

DOE webpage that gives and overview of fans for cooling.

Fans to Reduce Cooling Costs in the Southeast

1985

Florida Solar Energy Center

FSEC

FSEC PDF guide on effective fan types and placement in the Southeast.

Field Evaluation of Advances in Energy-Efficiency Practices for Manufactured Homes

2016

Dentz Jordan,

et al.

Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,

ARIES

Report on the field evaluation of whole-building approaches and estimation of the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space conditioning in new manufactured homes.

Flexible Residential Test Facility: Impact of Infiltration and Ventilation on Measured Cooling Season Energy and Moisture Levels

2014

Parker Danny S,

et al.

Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,

BA-PIRC,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Research report assessing the moisture and cooling load impacts of airtightness and mechanical ventilation in homes in hot-humid climates.

Flexible Roofing Facility: 2001 Summer Test Results

2002

Parker Danny S,

Sonne Jeffrey K,

Sherwin John S

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of various roof types on cooling energy performance in a test facility.

Flood Cleanup: Protecting Indoor Air Quality

2023

US Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

This five-page brochure contains basic information on flood cleanup with illustrations and links to more detailed information.

Foundation Heat Exchanger Model and Design Tool Development and Validation

2011

Spitler Jeffrey D,

et al.

Oklahoma State University,

OSU,

De Montfort University,

DMU,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL

Report describing a project aimed at developing validated models and design tools for foundation heat exchangers.

Geothermal Heat Pumps Key Product Criteria

2012

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA,

ENERGY STAR

Website with information about ENERGY STAR criteria for geothermal heat pumps.

Ground Source Heat and Cooling

2024

Seth Masia

American Solar Energy Society,

ASES

Website article discussing the economics of ground source heat pumps.

Guide to Attaching Exterior Wall Coverings through Foam Sheathing to Wood or Steel Wall Framing

2010

Foam Sheathing Coalition

FSC

Document that gives a step-by-step approach for designing attachments for cladding materials through foam sheathing.

Guide to Good Leak Testing

2009

Institute of Refrigeration

IOR,

Carbon Trust

Guide describing refrigeration leaks, including common leak points, how to fix them, and how to prevent them.

Guide to Installing Air-Source Heat Pumps in Cold Climates: A Companion to NEEP’s Guide to Sizing & Selecting Air-Source Heat Pumps in Cold Climates

2024

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

NEEP

Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.

Guide to Sizing & Selecting Air-Source Heat Pumps in Cold Climates: A Companion to NEEP's Guide to Installing Air-Source Heat Pumps in Cold Climates

2024

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

NEEP

Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.

Heat & Cool Efficiently

2021

ENERGY STAR

A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.

Heat Island Effect

2023

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

EPA webpage explaining the heat island effect and providing links to related content.

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