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Building America Case Study Technology Solutions for Existing Homes: Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit Prototype

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Building America Case Study Technology Solutions for Existing Homes: Concord Four Square Retrofit

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Building America Case Study: Standard- Versus High-Velocity Air Distribution in High-Performance Townhomes

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Building America Efficient Solutions for New Homes: Case Study: Concord Cape Prototype

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Building America Efficient Solutions for New Homes: Case Study: Habitat for Humanity Cold Climate High R-Value Prototype

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Building America Top Innovations 2012: Moisture and Ventilation Solutions in Hot, Humid Climates: Florida Manufactured Housing

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Building America Top Innovations 2013: High-Efficiency Window Air Conditioners

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Building America Top Innovations 2013: Next Generation Advanced Framing

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Building America Top Innovations 2013: Window Replacement, Rehabilitation, & Repair Guide

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Building America Top Innovations 2013: Zero Energy-Ready Single-Family Homes

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Building Enclosure: Window Installation

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Building Science Corporation used convection to help cool this structural insulated panel (SIP) cottage in Georgia.

Building Science Corporation used convection to help cool this structural insulated panel (SIP) cottage in Georgia.
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Building Science Education 3.11: Intro to Windows and Fenestration

Intro to Windows and Fenestration
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Building Science Education 3.12: The Importance and Opportunity for Advanced Window Technologies

The Importance and Opportunity for Advanced Window Technologies
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Buildings can be designed to provide protection during extreme heat events

Buildings can be designed to provide protection during extreme heat events
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Calculate projection factor (PF) by dividing overhang (A) by length of window (B).

Calculate projection factor (PF) by dividing overhang (A) by length of window (B).
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Calculating Design Heating Loads for Superinsulated Buildings, Ithaca NY

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Canned spray foam can be used to air seal the rough opening around the windows

Canned spray foam can be used to air seal the rough opening around the windows
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Casement windows allow full airflow through the entire window area

Casement windows allow full airflow through the entire window area
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Casement windows or wing walls can create zones of higher pressure (right) and lower pressure (left) to encourage cross ventilation when wind is flowing parallel to window openings

Casement windows or wing walls can create zones of higher pressure (right) and lower pressure (left) to encourage cross ventilation when wind is flowing parallel to window openings
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Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening

Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening
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Caulk top and sides of window

Caulk top and sides of window
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Ceiling fans can be used to aid a night flush strategy by helping to cool down wall and floor surfaces more thoroughly at night, and by providing comfort ventilation during the day

Ceiling fans can be used to aid a night flush strategy by helping to cool down wall and floor surfaces more thoroughly at night, and by providing comfort ventilation during the day
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Cellular blinds can be mounted either inside or outside of the window well.

Cellular blinds can be mounted either inside or outside of the window well.