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Contractors install gasket between the second-story top plate and the rim joist to air seal at this wall to attic transition (Source: S&A Homes).

Contractors install gasket between the second-story top plate and the rim joist to air seal at this wall to attic transition (Source: S&A Homes).
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CVF Homes built this custom for custom spec home in the hot-humid climate in San Antonio, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.

CVF Homes built this custom for custom spec home in the hot-humid climate in San Antonio, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.
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CVF Homes built this custom spec home in the hot-humid climate in San Antonio, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.

CVF Homes built this custom spec home in the hot-humid climate in San Antonio, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.
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David Weekley Homes, Houston Division, was able to cut energy use by 41% to 48% compared to a Building America benchmark home, saving homeowners an estimated $2,756 annually on their utility bills.

David Weekley Homes, Houston Division, was able to cut energy use by 41% to 48% compared to a Building America benchmark home, saving homeowners an estimated $2,756 annually on their utility bills.
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Davis School District built this affordable home in the cold climate in Layton, UT, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

Davis School District built this affordable home in the cold climate in Layton, UT, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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Deep overhangs and a covered front porch provide solar window shading from high summer sun and help keep the entryway snow-free in winter.

Deep overhangs and a covered front porch provide solar window shading from high summer sun and help keep the entryway snow-free in winter.
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Defensible Space Inspection questions 1

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Defensible Space– Controlling Ignition Potential in the Home Ignition Zone

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Deltec Homes built this custom for buyer home in the hot-humid climate in Wilmington, NC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

Deltec Homes built this custom for buyer home in the hot-humid climate in Wilmington, NC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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Deltec Homes built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Mills River, NC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.

Deltec Homes built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Mills River, NC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.
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Design Snow Loads Map for the United States, adapted from ASCE 7-10, Figure 7-1

Design Snow Loads Map for the United States, adapted from ASCE 7-10, Figure 7-1
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Designing for Dignity: Ownership, Empowerment, and Transformation with Sustainable Buildings

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Designing in the Floodplain with Wet & Dry Floodproofing Options

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Disaster Resiliency and NFPA Codes and Standards Webinar

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Disaster Resistant Landscaping

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DJK Custom Homes built this custom for custom spec home in the cold climate in Naperville, IL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.

DJK Custom Homes built this custom for custom spec home in the cold climate in Naperville, IL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.
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DOE ZERH 2014 Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Montlake Modern, Seattle, WA

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DOE ZERH 2015 Case Study: Amaris Custom Homes, St. Paul, MN

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DOE ZERH 2016 Case Study Poster Front Image Addison Homes, Greenville, SC

Addison Homes built this custom 3,300-ft2 home in Greenville, South Carolina to the performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes, Winter Park, Florida

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: KB Home, Haciendas at Rancho Santalina, ZeroHouse 2.0

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: New Town Builders, The Hale Plan

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Morrison Home

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Thomas/Salmon Residence