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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 home is tested at two points for enclosure air leakage

A home is tested at two points for enclosure air leakage
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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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All Electric & Fossil Fuel Free: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home

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An active radon fan helps pull radon out of the home’s basement.

An active radon fan helps pull radon out of the home’s basement.
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An exhaust fan pulls damp air out of a retrofitted sealed crawlspace while drawing in dry air from the living space

An exhaust fan pulls damp air out of a retrofitted sealed crawlspace while drawing in dry air from the living space
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Architectural diagram showing mounting surface for PV components

Architectural diagram showing mounting surface for PV components
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Attic radiant barriers

Attic radiant barriers
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Basement plan showing sump pump location and perimeter drain that empties to the sump pit

Basement plan showing sump pump location and perimeter drain that empties to the sump pit
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Before sealing and insulating the crawlspace, the windows were sealed, the window wells backfilled, and sumps pumps were installed that discharged to the gutter downspouts

Before sealing and insulating the crawlspace, the windows were sealed, the window wells backfilled, and sumps pumps were installed that discharged to the gutter downspouts
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Benefits of foundation insulation and other design improvements

Benefits of foundation insulation and other design improvements
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Best Practices to Achieve Radon Resistant New Homes

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Braced cripple wall construction in crawlspace anchored to framing and foundation

Braced cripple wall construction in crawlspace anchored to framing and foundation
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Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Cold Climate: Chicago

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Building A Safer House

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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: Building America Solution Center

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Building America Top Innovations 2013: Quality Management System Guidelines