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Furnaces, boilers, and water heaters located within the home’s pressure boundary are mechanically drafted or direct-vented

Furnaces, boilers, and water heaters located within the home’s pressure boundary are mechanically drafted or direct-vented
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Garage Rim/Band Joist Adjoining Conditioned Space

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GreenCraft Greenspoint House Prototype

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Having both low and high ventilation openings is necessary to promote airflow from the stack effect

Having both low and high ventilation openings is necessary to promote airflow from the stack effect
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Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)

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Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) or Energy (Enthalpy) Recovery Ventilator (ERV)

Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) or Energy (Enthalpy) Recovery Ventilator (ERV)
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High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes

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High Ridge Custom Homes: Mixed, Humid Climate Region

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Hot Spot: Closed Crawlspace - Ventilation

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How to Keep Attic Vent From Freezing Up in Winter

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If integrating an ERV/HRV with the heating/cooling duct system, add dedicated ducts for either the supply or return side to prevent short-circuiting of air distribution

If integrating an ERV/HRV with the heating/cooling duct system, add dedicated ducts for either the supply or return side to prevent short-circuiting of air distribution
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If your home doesn't ignite it can't burn

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In hot, dry climates, passive cooling should focus on shading, night flush through cross ventilation and whole-house fans, potentially using high-mass construction

In hot, dry climates, passive cooling should focus on shading, night flush through cross ventilation and whole-house fans, potentially using high-mass construction
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In line exhaust ventilation installed

In line exhaust ventilation installed
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In this dwelling unit ventilation configuration, a forced air system provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake

In this dwelling unit ventilation configuration, a forced air system provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake
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In this ventilation configuration for a multifamily building, outside air enters through a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS), and inside air exits the space through bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans

In this ventilation configuration for a multifamily building, outside air enters through a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS), and inside air exits the space through bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans
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In this ventilation configuration, an air handler provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from a bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust has a dedicated makeup air intake; dehumidification is provided separately

In this ventilation configuration, an air handler provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from a bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust has a dedicated makeup air intake; dehumidification is provided separately
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Individual ventilation systems for each dwelling unit in a multifamily building will require large numbers of penetrations in exterior facades

Individual ventilation systems for each dwelling unit in a multifamily building will require large numbers of penetrations in exterior facades
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Indoor airPLUS Version 2 Reaches for the Sky: New Opportunities for Healthier Multifamily Buildings

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Indoor airPLUS Version 2 Reaches for the Sky: New Opportunities for Healthier Multifamily Buildings

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Indoor measurement of a whole house mechanical ventilation system with a pressure balancing flowhood provides a sheltered location for measuring airflow

Indoor measurement of a whole house mechanical ventilation system with a pressure balancing flowhood provides a sheltered location for measuring airflow
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Inducing airflow through the stack effect requires low inlets and high outlets such as a ridge hood or crown monitor

Inducing airflow through the stack effect requires low inlets and high outlets such as a ridge hood or crown monitor
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Install mesh insect barrier along the tops and bottoms of the rain screen behind the exterior cladding of above-grade walls.

Install mesh insect barrier along the tops and bottoms of the rain screen behind the exterior cladding of above-grade walls.
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Jalousie windows use shutters rather than glass over the window openings to allow for maximum ventilation. Screens may be installed to keep out insects.

Jalousie windows use shutters rather than glass over the window openings to allow for maximum ventilation. Screens may be installed to keep out insects.