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Advanced Wall Framing

Publication Date
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
Southface Energy Institute
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Organization(s)
HIRL,
SEI,
DOE
Description
Fact sheet describing advanced framing techniques that reduce the amount of lumber used in constructing wood-framed houses while providing more space for wall insulation.

Cool Neighborhoods: The Measurement of Small Scale Heat Islands

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Vieira Robin K
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ECEEE
Description
Paper describing the effects of tree canopies on residential climates indicating tree cover to be beneficial to climate conditions