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Advanced HVAC Equipment Design Strategies for Optimal Efficiency and Humidity Control

The purpose of this research is to develop and demonstrate an integrated humidity and ventilation control solution to improve indoor air quality, comfort, and energy performance for low-load homes in hot-humid and mixed-humid climates.
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Scope
Funded Performer
Home Innovation Research Labs, Inc.
Partners (not funded)
Goodman Manufacturing,
Aprilaire Research Product,
Wrightsoft,
Air Conditioning Contractors of America,
National Association of Home Builders,
K. Hovnanian Companies,
David Weekley Homes,
AB Systems LLC
Agreement Total
$600,000
Match Total
$181,880
Project Start Date
Project End Date
Program Information
Funding Organization
Department of Energy
Program Area
Residential Buildings Integration
Sub-Program
Building America
Project Manager
Eric Werling
Agreement Type
Funding Opportunity
Project Details
Ongoing Initiative or Research Project
Research Project
Grid, Whole Building, or Technology
Technology
Technology Type
HVAC
Sub-Technology Type
HVAC - Ventilation
Building Type
Single Family,
Multifamily
New or Existing
New
DR Focus?
No
Code/Standard Focus?
No
Locale
BA Climate Region
Hot-Humid,
Mixed-Humid
City
Upper Marlboro
State
Maryland