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IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 4A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 4A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade
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Indoor airPLUS Version 2 Reaches for the Sky: New Opportunities for Healthier Multifamily Buildings

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Infrared photometry shows the impact of a roof overhang on the south façade of a home, where the unshaded patio stonework is significantly hotter than the shaded portions of the patio and wall surfaces (temperature scale shown is in Celsius).

Infrared photometry shows the impact of a roof overhang on the south façade of a home, where the unshaded patio stonework is significantly hotter than the shaded portions of the patio and wall surfaces (temperature scale shown is in Celsius).
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Install insulation and an air barrier around skylight shafts.

Install insulation and an air barrier around skylight shafts.
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Introduction to Heat Transfer

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Is Your House Earthquake Proof?

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Key connection points for a continuous load path for earthquake and high wind disaster resistance

Key connection points for a continuous load path for earthquake and high wind disaster resistance
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Kwigillingok Energy Efficiency Project

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Light Tubes

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Light tubes are installed in hallways and closets to bring natural daylight into the home, even in areas that do not have direct windows.

Light tubes are installed in hallways and closets to bring natural daylight into the home, even in areas that do not have direct windows.
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Light-colored roofs and walls and deep overhangs for shade are some of the features used by builders in the hot-humid climate (Source: Alys Beach Construction).

Light-colored roofs and walls and deep overhangs for shade are some of the features used by builders in the hot-humid climate (Source: Alys Beach Construction).
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Linking Advanced Building and Workforce to Careers/Programs

Linking Advanced Building and Workforce to Careers/Programs
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Low perimeter to area (P/A) ratio home designs reduce heat transfer and perform better in hot climate zones than high P/A ratio homes.

Low perimeter to area (P/A) ratio home designs reduce heat transfer and perform better in hot climate zones than high P/A ratio homes.
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Loyal Heights Home Addition Video #002: Framing Details

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Masonry Concrete Block Tornado Safe Room

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Metal flashing protects the top of the ledger board, and the wall behind it is protected by bituminous self-adhered or metal flashing integrated with the house wrap.

Metal flashing protects the top of the ledger board, and the wall behind it is protected by bituminous self-adhered or metal flashing integrated with the house wrap.
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Moisture Management Fundamentals with Joe Lstiburek

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Multi-layer honeycomb cellular shades such as these can provide summertime energy savings by blocking and reflecting solar heat, as well as wintertime energy savings by providing added insulation.

Multi-layer honeycomb cellular shades such as these can provide summertime energy savings by blocking and reflecting solar heat, as well as wintertime energy savings by providing added insulation.
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Quadrant Homes, Kentlake Highlands, Kent, WA

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Observed roof bracing for gable roof overhang and recommended modification

Observed roof bracing for gable roof overhang and recommended modification
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One of the roof truss to top plate seismic bracing options in the IRC

One of the roof truss to top plate seismic bracing options in the IRC
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Outrigger faming for a gable end roof overhang

Outrigger faming for a gable end roof overhang