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In some tankless water heater models, the air filter is clearly labeled; this reusable filter slides out of its slot for easy cleaning.

In some tankless water heater models, the air filter is clearly labeled; this reusable filter slides out of its slot for easy cleaning.
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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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Integrated collector storage (ICS) on roof

Integrated collector storage (ICS) on roof
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Integrated collector storage (ICS) passive solar hot water system

Integrated collector storage (ICS) passive solar hot water system
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Introduction to Heat Transfer

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Is Your House Earthquake Proof?

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Karuna Passive House Air-To-Water Heat Pump

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Karuna Passive House Domestic Hot Water System

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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-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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Loosen the cap to remove the water line filter on this tankless water heater.

Loosen the cap to remove the water line filter on this tankless water heater.
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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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Measure your water heater prior to installing an insulating blanket.

Measure your water heater prior to installing an insulating blanket.
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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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Moving Toward Zero Energy Homes: The Ultimate Family Home, Las Vegas, Nevada

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Moving toward Zero Energy Homes: Zero Energy Home Powers Up in North Texas

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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 Case Study: Transformations, Inc. Net Zero Energy Communities, Devens, Easthampton, Townsend, Massachusetts