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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.

Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate House

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Wiehagen Joseph,
Kochkin Vladimir,
Mallay David
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Organization(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report on the design and evaluation of extended plate and beam.