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The third-party energy ratings required for certification to programs like the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program and EPA's Energy Star program can provide homeowners with assurance of objective verification of energy efficiency claims.

The third-party energy ratings required for certification to programs like the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program and EPA's Energy Star program can provide homeowners with assurance of objective verification of energy efficiency claims.
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Thermal mass causes a time lag in the transfer of heat as well as a dampening of peak temperatures, as shown by this plot

Thermal mass causes a time lag in the transfer of heat as well as a dampening of peak temperatures, as shown by this plot
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Thermal mass stained concrete slab absorb solar heat during the day and release it into the rooms at night.

Thermal mass stained concrete slab absorb solar heat during the day and release it into the rooms at night.
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This building has a south facing Trombe wall to take advantage of passive solar heating.

This building has a south facing Trombe wall to take advantage of passive solar heating.
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This building is constructed using poured concrete walls

This building is constructed using poured concrete walls
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This home uses traditional adobe as a wall construction material.

This home uses traditional adobe as a wall construction material.
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This house is sited so the existing trees will shade the west-facing walls to minimize summertime heat gain

This house is sited so the existing trees will shade the west-facing walls to minimize summertime heat gain
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This overhang for a south-facing window provides full shade in the summer and full sun in the winter, optimizing savings in both cooling and heating energy (results shown for 2pm in both summer and winter, 36N latitude).

This overhang for a south-facing window provides full shade in the summer and full sun in the winter, optimizing savings in both cooling and heating energy (results shown for 2pm in both summer and winter, 36N latitude).
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Thomas Phillips, HBI, New Abnormal: Adapting Buildings to More Extreme Heat and Power Outages

Thomas Phillips, HBI, New Abnormal: Adapting Buildings to More Extreme Heat and Power Outages
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Tile flooring will provide higher thermal mass than wooden or laminate flooring

Tile flooring will provide higher thermal mass than wooden or laminate flooring
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Tips for Installing a Weather Resistive Barrier

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Underwriters Laboratory label for a safe room door.

Underwriters Laboratory label for a safe room door.
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Unvented Attic Insulation (1)

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Using roof and wall materials with a high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) will reduce heat gains.

Using roof and wall materials with a high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) will reduce heat gains.
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Vertical side-shading, such as these side fins, can provide effective summertime shading for north-facing windows, but are generally not recommended for other orientations due to their marginal performance and restricted views

Vertical side-shading, such as these side fins, can provide effective summertime shading for north-facing windows, but are generally not recommended for other orientations due to their marginal performance and restricted views as compared to horizontal shading devices.
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Vertical trellises and tall shrubs provide very effective shading to the east-facing wall of this home.

Vertical trellises and tall shrubs provide very effective shading to the east-facing wall of this home.
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Vines growing on vertical trellises, along with tall shrubs, provide very effective shade for the east side of this house.

Vines growing on vertical trellises, along with tall shrubs, provide very effective shade for the east side of this house.
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Voice of the Builder: DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Builders Share their Secrets for Cost-Effective High-Performance Homes

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Wall Bracing: Satisfy the code with strong, resilient, fully sheathed walls

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Water Moisture Issues: Flashing Windows, Water Leaks, and Kick-Out Flashings

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Water Ratings - How Accurate Can They Be?

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Webinar: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Building Codes

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Webinar: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Community Lifelines

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Webinar: Introduction to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant Program