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1 Building Science for Dry Climates - Introduction

1 Building Science for Dry Climates Title Slide
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3 Pillars of Boosting Sales with Indoor AirPLUS

3 Pillars of Boosting Sales with Indoor AirPLUS
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A comparison of a dirty furnace filter on left and clean filter on right. Dirty filters block airflow and make the furnace or air handler work harder.

A comparison of a dirty furnace filter on left and clean filter on right. Dirty filters block airflow and make the furnace or air handler work harder.
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A Corsi-Rosenthal Box is a highly effective DIY air cleaner made of easy to obtain materials such as HVAC filters, a box fan, cardboard, and tape

A Corsi-Rosenthal Box is a highly effective DIY air cleaner made of easy to obtain materials such as HVAC filters, a box fan, cardboard, and tape
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A Cost-Effective Path to Healthy, Affordable, Net Zero Housing with DOE’s ZER Program

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A nitrogen pressure test was completed on this ductless mini-split heat pump using a digital manifold gauge.

A nitrogen pressure test was completed on this ductless mini-split heat pump using a digital manifold gauge.
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A Quick Guide on How to Select a New Stove for Home Heat

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After inserting the new filter, replace the filter slot cover to minimize air leakage and heat loss.

After inserting the new filter, replace the filter slot cover to minimize air leakage and heat loss.
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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 2x4 sleepers

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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 2x4 sleepers
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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring

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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring
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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 inch rigid insulation with 2x2 wood furring

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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 inch rigid insulation with 2x2 wood furring
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Approaches for Effective Isolation Space Control to Minimize Airborne Transmission of Contaminants in Residential Homes

Approaches for Effective Isolation Space Control to Minimize Airborne Transmission of Contaminants in Residential Homes
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Building America Top Innovations 2014: ASHRAE Standard 62.2. Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings

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Building Science Education 3.1: First Law of Thermodynamics

First Law of Thermodynamics
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Building Science Education 3.12: The Importance and Opportunity for Advanced Window Technologies

The Importance and Opportunity for Advanced Window Technologies
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Building Science Education 3.13: Infiltration

Infiltration
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Building Science Education 4.6: Ventilation Air for Buildings

Ventilation Air for Buildings
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Building Science for Dry Climates 2 Weatherization, Safety, Quality Control

Building Science for Dry Climates 2 Weatherization, Safety, Quality Control
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Building Science for Dry Climates 3 - Combustion Safety

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Building Science for Dry Climates 4 - Pressure and Air Flow

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Building Science for Dry Climates 5 - Building Shell, Air Sealing, & Attics

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Building Science for Dry Climates 6 - Mechanical Ventilation

Video:

Building with Indoor airPLUS

Case Study:

Calculating Design Heating Loads for Superinsulated Buildings, Ithaca NY