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Author(s)
Van der Meer Bill
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Organization(s)
Pennsylvania Housing Research/Resource Center,
PHRC
Description
Article describing recessed lighting, which if installed incorrectly may contribute to air leakage and compromise building envelope efficiency.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Report describing approaches to insulating basements in homes built to meet Energy Star levels of performance of heat loss reduction.
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Author(s)
Southface Energy Institute,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
ORNL,
SEI
Description
Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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Author(s)
McIlvaine Janet E R,
Beal David,
Fairey Philip W
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
This study focuses on the design, construction, and performance of the interior chase approach as implemented by five different builders in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.
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Author(s)
National Association of Home Builders
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Organization(s)
NAHB,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD,
Office of Policy Development and Research,
PDR
Description
Article from NAHB research center describing home building techniques for homes in hot climate zones.
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Author(s)
McCullough Jeff J,
Gordon Kelly L
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Report discussing the potential energy savings of new high-efficiency downlights, and the results of product testing to date.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Report aiming to "de-mystify" technology and economic considerations of residential PV systems.
Retrofitting Knob and Tube Wiring An Investigation into Codes, Assessment, Wiring Practices and Cost
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Author(s)
Gordon Jeffrey R,
Rose William B
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Organization(s)
Building Research Council,
School of Architecture University of Illinois,
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Description
Guide on retrofitting insulation in cavities.
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Author(s)
Southface Energy Institute
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Brochure with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.