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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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40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Hot-Humid Climate, Volume 15

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Baechler Michael C,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
A guidebook helping builders in hot-humid climates design and construct homes for energy efficiency, durability, health, safety, and comfort.

Evaluation of Humidity Control Options in Hot-Humid Climate Homes

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon,
Christensen Dane,
Fang Xia
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Research study that utilizes EnergyPlus equipped with the moisture capacitance model to analyze the indoor relative humidity in three home types.

Expert Meeting Report: Simplified Space Conditioning Strategies for Energy Efficient Houses

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Stecher Dave
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Expert meeting held to discuss simplified space conditioning systems in low load homes, including the relationship between advanced thermal enclosures, space conditioning systems and comfort.

Field Monitoring Protocol: Mini-Split Heat Pumps

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Christensen Dane,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Mountain Energy Partnership,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Information sheet with an analysis of mini split heat pump systems.

HVAC A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners, Volume 14

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing information about energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) equipment options to help homeowners cut their energy use, reduce their carbon footprint, and increase their homes comfort, health, and safety.

Laboratory Test Report for Six ENERGY STAR Dehumidifiers

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon,
Christensen Dane,
Tomerlin Jeff
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report documenting the measured performance of six residential ENERGY STAR vapor compression dehumidifiers.

Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Existing Homes

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Report describing the sealing and insulating of HVAC duct systems in existing homes.

Measure Guideline: Summary of Interior Ducts in New Construction, Including an Efficient, Affordable Method to Install Fur-Down Interior Ducts

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Beal David,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Document illustrating guidelines for efficient installation of interior duct systems in new housing.

Strategy Guideline: Accurate Heating and Cooling Load Calculations

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Burdick Arlan
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report about the impact on the loads when common safety factors are applied to the load calculation process using two houses that meet the 2009 IECC prescriptive path modeled as the accurate baseline.