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Building America Top Innovations 2014: California Energy Standards Recognize the Importance of Filter Selection

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Building America Top Innovations 2014: Cost-Optimized Attic Insulation Solution for Factory-Built Homes

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Building Enclosure: Quality Management Systems

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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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Careful landscaping can preserve roof-top solar exposure and provide shading to help control solar gain through windows.

Careful landscaping can preserve roof-top solar exposure and provide shading to help control solar gain through windows.
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Clerestory windows bring light in from above, reflecting it off of surfaces, making it more appealing than the direct light that comes from skylights

Clerestory windows bring light in from above, reflecting it off of surfaces, making it more appealing than the direct light that comes from skylights
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Climate-specific features include bug- and moisture-resistant concrete block construction and borate-treated interior framing; a hurricane-resistant spray-foamed hip roof; and ventless roof soffits to keep out wind-driven rain.

Climate-specific features include bug- and moisture-resistant concrete block construction and borate-treated interior framing; a hurricane-resistant spray-foamed hip roof; and ventless roof soffits to keep out wind-driven rain.
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Cold Climate Building Techniques and Concepts: Cathedral Roofs

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Compact duct layout example

Compact duct layout example
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Core plumbing layout

Core plumbing layout
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Core plumbing layout – plumbing diagram long-trunk-short twig

Core plumbing layout – plumbing diagram long-trunk-short twig
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Coronavirus & Systemic Changes in the Housing Industry

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Cover the skylight shaft insulation with a rigid air barrier

Cover the skylight shaft insulation with a rigid air barrier
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CPVC fire sprinkler piping insulated using the box-in method.

CPVC fire sprinkler piping insulated using the box-in method.
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CPVC fire sprinkler piping is insulated using the tent method, as described in NFPA 13D.

CPVC fire sprinkler piping is insulated using the tent method, as described in NFPA 13D.
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Create defensible space against wildfires by limiting fire fuels in the immediate, intermediate, and extended zones around the home

Create defensible space against wildfires by limiting fire fuels in the immediate, intermediate, and extended zones around the home
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Critical connections for providing a continuous load path in buildings and storm shelters

Critical connections for providing a continuous load path in buildings and storm shelters
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Damage associated with hurricane categories

Damage associated with hurricane categories
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Damage associated with tornado categories

Damage associated with tornado categories
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Decision-making process for foundation design

Decision-making process for foundation design
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Defensible Space– Controlling Ignition Potential in the Home Ignition Zone

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Design high efficiency lighting into new construction design plan

Design high efficiency lighting into new construction design plan
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Detail A - Recommended reinforced horizontal latch system for garage door

Detail A - Recommended reinforced horizontal latch system for garage door
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Detail A - Typical truss web bracing

Detail A - Typical truss web bracing