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Double-wall framing

Double-wall framing
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Effect of Occupant Behavior and Air Conditioner Controls on Humidity in Typical and Low-Load Homes

Effect of Occupant Behavior and Air Conditioner Controls on Humidity in Typical and Low-Load Homes
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Example standalone dehumidifier option in a 1-story home closet

Example standalone dehumidifier option in a 1-story home closet
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Exhibit 1: ENERGY STAR Reference Design Home for Version 3.1 (Rev. 09)

Exhibit 1: ENERGY STAR Reference Design Home for Version 3.1 (Rev. 09)
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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit in the Pacific Northwest

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Exterior cladding on a metal-framed building is attached using two perpendicular layers of offset Z-bar to reduce thermal bridging

Exterior cladding on a metal-framed building is attached using two perpendicular layers of offset Z-bar to reduce thermal bridging
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Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole

Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole
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For slabs on grade in CZ 4 and higher, 100% of slab edge insulated to ≥ R-5 at the depth specified by the 2009 IECC and aligned with thermal boundary of the walls

For slabs on grade in CZ 4 and higher, 100% of slab edge insulated to ≥ R-5 at the depth specified by the 2009 IECC and aligned with thermal boundary of the walls
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Health in the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home

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Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)

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High Performance Builder Spotlight: Treasure Homes Inc.

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High-Performance Homes - A Simpler Design Strategy

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ICF forms are filled with the use of a concrete pumper truck

ICF forms are filled with the use of a concrete pumper truck
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ICFs provide continuous wall insulation from the roof to the footing with very little thermal bridging

ICFs provide continuous wall insulation from the roof to the footing with very little thermal bridging
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In cathedral ceilings, parallel chord trusses allow thicker insulation levels over the exterior wall top plates.

In cathedral ceilings, parallel chord trusses allow thicker insulation levels over the exterior wall top plates.
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In cold climates, install slab edge insulation when pouring slab on grade foundations.

In cold climates, install slab edge insulation when pouring slab on grade foundations.
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In hot, humid climates, passive cooling should focus on shading, airflow through cross ventilation and ceiling fans, and low-mass construction

In hot, humid climates, passive cooling should focus on shading, airflow through cross ventilation and ceiling fans, and low-mass construction
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In multistory insulating concrete form (ICF) buildings, the concrete floor slabs are integrated into the ICF exterior walls and structurally supported by the reinforced concrete wall cores

In multistory insulating concrete form (ICF) buildings, the concrete floor slabs are integrated into the ICF exterior walls and structurally supported by the reinforced concrete wall cores
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Infrared imaging shows cold conditioned air pouring out of the open floor cavities under this attic kneewall into the hot unconditioned attic

Infrared imaging shows cold conditioned air pouring out of the open floor cavities under this attic kneewall into the hot unconditioned attic
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Infrared thermography during depressurization testing reveals air leakage at corner of spray foam-insulated room where wood-to-wood seams in framing were not air sealed

Infrared thermography during depressurization testing reveals air leakage at corner of spray foam-insulated room where wood-to-wood seams in framing were not air sealed
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Inset band joist at mudsill - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation

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Inset band joist at mudsill - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation
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Inset band joist at top plate

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Inset band joist at top plate
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Inset band joist at wood floor truss

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Inset band joist at wood floor truss
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Inset shear panel assembly

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Inset shear panel assembly