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Building America's Optimized Solutions for New Homes: Hot-Dry Climate

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Building America's Optimized Solutions for New Homes: Hot-Humid Climate

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Building America's Optimized Solutions for New Homes: Mixed-Humid Climate

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Building America’s Deep Energy Retrofit Research Project Case Study: 1970s Split-Entry Home, Richland, WA

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Building cavities not used as supply or return ducts unless they meet Items 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, and 4.2 of this Checklist

Building cavities not used as supply or return ducts unless they meet Items 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, and 4.2 of this Checklist
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Building Enclosure: "Hot Spot" Quality HVAC Ductwork

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Building Enclosure: Brick Installation Draining Cavity Wall

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Building Science Education 4.1: Understanding Thermal Efficiency

Understanding Thermal Efficiency
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Building Science Education 4.10: Thermal Energy Storage

Thermal Energy Storage
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Building Science Education 4.2: COP, SEER, and EER's

COP, SEER, and EER's
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Building Science Education 4.5: Sample Load Calculations

Sample Load Calculations
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Burried and encapsulated ducts in a ceiling plane

Burried and encapsulated ducts in a ceiling plane
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By plotting the heating capacities at -4°F and 5°F and drawing a line between them, the capacity at 0°F can be estimated

By plotting the heating capacities at -4°F and 5°F and drawing a line between them, the capacity at 0°F can be estimated
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CAD image for roof pipe penetration water and air sealing details

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CAD image for roof pipe penetration water and air sealing details
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Cap flashing can be installed over smaller penetrations like outlets and lights to prevent water intrusion.

Cap flashing can be installed over smaller penetrations like outlets and lights to prevent water intrusion.
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Case Study: Rural Development, Inc., Wisdom Way Solar Village, Greenfield, MA

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Cavity used for return is not insulated and is not air sealed, which will pull in air from outside

Cavity used for return is not insulated and is not air sealed, which will pull in air from outside
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Cavity was not air sealed

Cavity was not air sealed
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Central-fan-integrated supply ventilation with exhaust fans for intermittently balanced whole-house ventilation

Central-fan-integrated supply ventilation with exhaust fans for intermittently balanced whole-house ventilation
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Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance
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Chase framing is completed and ready for drywall

Chase framing is completed and ready for drywall
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Checking Your Work: Properly Installed HVAC in High-Performance Homes

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Checking Your Work: Properly Installed HVAC in High-Performance Homes

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Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity: Affordable Housing Case Study