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Information on the control of air flow across building enclosures to control moisture damage, reduce energy losses, and ensure occupant comfort and health. A continuous, strong, stiff, durable and air impermeable air barrier system is required between the exterior and conditioned space to control...

ASTM standard providing test methods for determining duct air leakage in low-rise residential and commercial buildings.

Brochure intended to provide readers with a working knowledge of residential heating and cooling duct systems.

Report describing the recommended best practices to achieve energy savings without compromising health or safety.

Document providing a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot and humid climate.

Part 2 of an article discussing how to maximize two-pipe steam systems for resident space heating.

Technical report detailing a study in which actual cooling loads are compared to modeled cooling loads.

Report summarizing approaches to addressing duct leakage in hot humid climates.

Report discussing the benefits of modern evaporative cooling systems for use in hot dry climate zones.

Report providing information based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increase home energy performance.