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[bundle] design studio built this attached home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

[bundle] design studio built this attached home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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[bundle] Design Studio built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

[bundle] Design Studio built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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[bundle] design studio built this custom spec home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to Zero Energy Ready Home in 2016.

[bundle] design studio built this custom spec home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to Zero Energy Ready Home in 2016.
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 3A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 3A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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A central fan-integrated supply system uses a fresh air intake ducted to the home's central furnace or air handler unit to supply fresh air throughout the home

A central fan-integrated supply system uses a fresh air intake ducted to the home's central furnace or air handler unit to supply fresh air throughout the home
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A central heat pump water heating system with a temperature maintenance swing tank configuration uses the water from the primary storage tank to provide most of the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance

A central heat pump water heating system with a temperature maintenance swing tank configuration uses the water from the primary storage tank to provide most of the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance
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A Cost-Effective Path to Healthy, Affordable, Net Zero Housing with DOE’s ZER Program

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A Cup of Joe: Below Grade Water Control | Building Science Deconstructed

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A direct-vent sealed-combustion fireplace takes its combustion air directly from outside through a dedicated air inlet and vents combustion products directly outside

A direct-vent sealed-combustion fireplace takes its combustion air directly from outside through a dedicated air inlet and vents combustion products directly outside
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A flanged window unit is installed with straps that fasten to the interior surfaces of the plywood extension box; furring strips on each side of the window will be attached after the flanged window is installed and flashed

A flanged window unit is installed with straps that fasten to the interior surfaces of the plywood extension box; furring strips on each side of the window will be attached after the flanged window is installed and flashed
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A floor cavity between the first and second floor can provide a conditioned space for HVAC ducts if the rim joists are insulated and air sealed, if sufficient space is available, and if open-web floor joists are used

A floor cavity between the first and second floor can provide a conditioned space for HVAC ducts if the rim joists are insulated and air sealed, if sufficient space is available, and if open-web floor joists are used
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A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home uses stucco siding and a tile roof.

A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home uses stucco siding and a tile roof.
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Addison Homes built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Greer, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.

Addison Homes built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Greer, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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Addison Homes built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in Simpsonville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.

Addison Homes built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in Simpsonville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
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Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.

Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.
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Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.

Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greer, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.

Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greer, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.
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Advanced framing details include open headers and reduced framing around windows and two-stud corners to allow more room for insulation in the wall cavities while reducing lumber costs.

Advanced framing details include open headers and reduced framing around windows and two-stud corners to allow more room for insulation in the wall cavities while reducing lumber costs.
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Advanced framing techniques include constructing on a 2-foot grid where wall studs are placed 24 inches on center and aligned with roof and floor trusses for a continuous load path from roof to foundation.

Advanced framing techniques include constructing on a 2-foot grid where wall studs are placed 24 inches on center and aligned with roof and floor trusses for a continuous load path from roof to foundation.
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Advanced Framing vs Traditional Framing

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All Electric & Fossil Fuel Free: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home

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Alliance Green Builders built this custom for buyer home in the hot-dry climate in Ramona, CA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.

Alliance Green Builders built this custom for buyer home in the hot-dry climate in Ramona, CA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.
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Amaris built this custom spec home in the cold climate in Afton, MN, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.

Amaris built this custom spec home in the cold climate in Afton, MN, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.
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Amaris Custom Homes built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Eden Prairie, MN, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.

Amaris Custom Homes built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Eden Prairie, MN, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.