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Very Low Energy Homes in the United States: Perspectives on Performance from Measured Data

2008

Parker Danny S

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Document describing the measured annual performance data from 12 recent-vintage very low energy homes in the US.

Washington State Residential Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (VIAQ): Whole House Ventilation Systems Field Research Report

2002

Devine John,

et al.

Washington State University Extension Energy Program,

WSU Extension Energy Program,

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,

ACEEE,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report describing a field study of 31 homes to test envelope and duct leakage and fan flowrates, and to determine ventilation operation characteristics.

West Village Student Housing Phase I: Apartment Monitoring and Evaluation

2014

German Alea,

et al.

Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,

ARBI,

Davis Energy Group

Report assessing the performance and cost-effectiveness of a zero net energy community project in Davis, CA.

What kind of filter should I use in my home HVAC system to help protect my family from COVID-19?

2023

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

USEPA,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

EPA coronavirus Q&A discussing the role of HVAC filters in dealing with COVID-19.

What's the Big Deal About Refrigerant Charge: Why Should the Builder or Homeowner Care?, Info-608

2010

Rudd Armin

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Factsheet describing the importance of system charging, superheat and subcooling.

What’s Wrong With This Practice? Undercutting Doors, Info-804

2011

Building Science Corporation

BSC

Article discussing the risks that can occur from undercutting bedroom doors to provide return airflow from bedrooms, as well as corrective measures that can be taken to address these risks.

Wildfire Smoke Impacts on Residential IAQ

2022

Antonopoulos Chrissi A,

et al.

American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,

ASHRAE

Article describing the impacts of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality and some ways ASHRAE is responding.

Window Condensation in Historic Buildings that Have Been Adapted for New Uses

1997

Brown William C

National Research Council Canada,

NRC

Research study describing an evaluation of selected windows undertaken by IRC researchers at Ottawa’s Laurier House (now being used as a museum) to determine their effectiveness in controlling condensation.