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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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ACCA Manual ZR – Residential Zoning Systems

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Author(s)
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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Organization(s)
ACCA
Description
Technical manual from ACCA outlining correct methods for zoning of residential HVAC systems.

Building with Ducts in Conditioned Space

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Author(s)
Sullivan Bruce,
Schmiede Angela
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NEEA
Description
Training manual on how to locate ducts within conditioned space and compact design.

Indoor Airflow – Perfect Balance vs. Door Undercut

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Author(s)
Guertin Mike
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Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Description
Central return designs require an open pathway between the room and the heart of the house where the return grill is located.

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

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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
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.