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A Plug-and-Play Duct System Evaluation

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Beach Robert,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Description
Report describing an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “home-run” cross-linked polyethylene plumbing system.

A Thermally Broken Steel Connection

Publication Date
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Author(s)
West Chris
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Organization(s)
Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
Description
Article describing methods for thermally isolating a garage in a Passive House-certified multifamily building.