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Advancing Building Air Leakage Measurement and Modeling: Measurement of Interior Air Leaks, Experimental Comparison to Conventional Methods, and Building Modeling Characteristics

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Author(s)
Gevelber Michael,
Browne Michael,
Jayarathne Tharanga
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Organization(s)
Boston University,
Advanced Building Analysis
Description
Report (1) compares existing measurement methods, based on field testing in a wide range of buildings, (2) presents the development of two new methods to directly measure exterior and interior leakage of an attached unit, and compares to existing methods; and (3) experimentally evaluates the...

Thermally Broken Balconies

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Author(s)
Haberli Marc,
Collins Cillian
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Organization(s)
Perkins & Will
Description
Technical report describing the impact of thermal bridging in balcony connections, presenting alternative design strategies, performance analyses, and case studies to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in building envelopes.

Vinyl Siding Installation Manual

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Author(s)
Vinyl Siding Institute
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Organization(s)
Vinyl Siding Institute
Description
Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.