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Characterization of Framing Factors for Wood-Framed Low-Rise Residential Buildings

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Author(s)
Carpenter Stephen C,
Schumacher Christopher
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Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
Case study characterizing the framing factors for the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors of 180 wood-framed low-rise residential buildings across the United States.

Integrated Design Process - A Guideline for Sustainable and Solar-Optimized Building Design

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Author(s)
Sol*id*ar Planungswerkstatt Architects and Engineers,
et al.
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Organization(s)
International Energy Agency,
IEA
Description
Guide describing the use of a collaborative, multidisciplinary process that considers and optimizes the building as an entire system including its technical equipment and surroundings for efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective construction and operation over the building’s entire lifespan.

Sidewall Blowing Tips and Tricks

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Author(s)
Wisconsin Focus on Energy
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Organization(s)
Wisconsin Focus on Energy
Description
High-density sidewall cavity insulation can be a major comfort and savings boost. It saves energy by slowing both conductive and convective losses, but only if the right things are done and done right. This always requires site-specific thinking.