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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Measure Guideline: Ventilation Cooling

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Author(s)
Springer David,
Dakin Bill,
German Alea
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Guide describing proper application, design, and installation of mechanical ventilation cooling systems for homes located in hot-dry and cold-dry climates, as well as a means of understanding the benefits, costs, and tradeoffs of these systems.

Residential Fan Efficiency - Code Notes

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
IECC code note explaining new fan efficacy requirements, along with how to determine which fans are affected by the new fan requirements.

Review of Residential Comfort Control Products and Opportunities

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Metzger Cheryn E,
Goyal Siddharth,
Baechler Michael C
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
This research paper outlines residential HVAC advanced controls and sensors. It includes a technology review, applications, maintenance and commissioning, occupant behavior and a summary of the state-of-the-art technologies for advanced controls for residential HVAC.