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BetterBuilt Northwest,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
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Web page describing essential guidelines and recommendations for optimal installation of ductless heat pumps in cold climates, ensuring maximum heating performance and long-term satisfaction for homeowners, supported by research-backed insights and detailed resources.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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NREL,
DOE
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Fact sheet describing best strategies to bring ductwork on single-story homes with a slab-on-grade foundation in hot, dry climates into the conditioned envelope of the home intending to highlight the pros and cons of multiple ductwork integration strategies, including traditional duct systems in...
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Schirber Tom,
et al.
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University of Minnesota,
UMN,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
NothernSTAR
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Technical report describing the SPS (Structural Panel System), an innovative implementation of the "perfect wall" concept, situating environmental control layers on the exterior side of structural components for improved constructability, cost-effectiveness, and performance, validated through the...
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American National Standards Institute,
Residential Energy Services Network,
International Code Council
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ANSI,
RESNET,
ICC
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This ANSI/RESNET/ICC standard provides a consistent, uniform methodology for evaluating the airtightness of building, dwelling unit, and sleeping unit enclosures and heating and cooling air distribution systems, and the air flows of mechanical ventilation systems.
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The Constructor
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The Constructor
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Article describing the process of constructing concrete walls
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First in Architecture
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First in Architecture
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Article describing rammed earth construction
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ASTM International
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ASTM
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A specification covering the application of Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) that act as permanent formwork for cast-in-place reinforced concrete beams & walls which was published in the year 2022 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.