Building Science Introduction - Air Flow Description Information guide providing background information about air flow in residential buildings.
Calculating Attic Passive Ventilation Description Information guide describing how to calculate attic passive ventilation with example calculations.
Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Have Proper Ventilation Description Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.
Home Performance Assessment Description Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
Passive and Low-Energy Cooling Description Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.
Pre-Retrofit Assessment of Ventilation Systems Description Guide describing how to evaluate existing ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
Vented versus Unvented Attic Description Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.
Ventilation Air Inlet Locations Description Guide describing how to install ventilation air inlets in open locations at a safe distance from potential air contamination sources.
Whole-House Ventilation Strategies for New Homes Description This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.