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Right - These roof insulation panels are installed in multiple layers with joints offset both vertically and horizontally. The plywood nail base fastened to the roof framing holds the insulation layers together snuggly thus minimizing gaps

Right - These roof insulation panels are installed in multiple layers with joints offset both vertically and horizontally. The plywood nail base fastened to the roof framing holds the insulation layers together snuggly thus minimizing gaps
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Right - This foil-faced polyisocyanurate rigid foam is installed on an existing exterior wall and the seams are taped so the rigid foam can serve as a water control layer

Right - This foil-faced polyisocyanurate rigid foam is installed on an existing exterior wall and the seams are taped so the rigid foam can serve as a water control layer
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Right - This house has key features to block heat such as such as tree shading for the west wall and roof, minimized west-facing windows, and a porch roof, floor, and wing walls creating deep architectural overhangs and fins to shade south-facing windows

This house has key features to block heat such as such as tree shading for the west wall and roof, minimized west-facing windows, and a porch roof, floor, and wing walls creating deep architectural overhangs and fins to shade south-facing windows
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Right - XPS foam insulation is attached to the existing exterior wall with wood furring strips that serve as a nail base for the siding and are installed vertically to allow for drainage and drying behind the siding

Right - XPS foam insulation is attached to the existing exterior wall with wood furring strips that serve as a nail base for the siding and are installed vertically to allow for drainage and drying behind the siding
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Right – A deep porch provides shade and keeps sun off sliding glass doors in this Arizona home while artificial turf and xeriscaping minimize irrigation usage.

Right – A deep porch provides shade and keeps sun off sliding glass doors in this Arizona home while artificial turf and xeriscaping minimize irrigation usage.
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Right – Air barrier and penetrations sealed between porch attic and conditioned space

Right – Air barrier and penetrations sealed between porch attic and conditioned space
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Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing

Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing
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Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing

Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing
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Right – an instructor shows a student how to cut batt insulation around wiring rather than compressing the batt behind the wiring.

Right – an instructor shows a student how to cut batt insulation around wiring rather than compressing the batt behind the wiring.
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Right – Bug screening keeps out insects and pests, allowing homeowners to enjoy the porch year round.

Right – Bug screening keeps out insects and pests, allowing homeowners to enjoy the porch year round.
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Right – Closed-cell spray foam seals the wall cavities.

Right – Closed-cell spray foam seals the wall cavities.
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Right – Commissioning of HVAC equipment is important for best performance.

Right – Commissioning of HVAC equipment is important for best performance.
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Right – Flex ducts are properly supported with straps that don’t pinch the insulation; closed-cell spray foam will be applied to the underside of the roof deck of this hot-humid climate home to provide an insulated attic space for the HVAC ducts.

Right – Flex ducts are properly supported with straps that don’t pinch the insulation; closed-cell spray foam will be applied to the underside of the roof deck of this hot-humid climate home to provide an insulated attic space for the HVAC ducts.
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Right – House wrap is safely installed using a boom lift.

Right – House wrap is safely installed using a boom lift.
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Right – HVAC furnace filter is properly installed in cabinet with gasketed cover to prevent air leakage

Right – HVAC furnace filter is properly installed in cabinet with gasketed cover to prevent air leakage
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Right – Netting will prevent blown insulation from blocking the soffit vents.

Right – Netting will prevent blown insulation from blocking the soffit vents.
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Right – Photovoltaic solar panels are ready for installation on the roof of a DOE Zero Energy Ready certified home.

Right – Photovoltaic solar panels are ready for installation on the roof of a DOE Zero Energy Ready certified home.
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations in a Multifamily Building

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations in a Multifamily Building
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including an interior corridor, eight apartments, and meeting rooms

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including an interior corridor, eight apartments, and meeting rooms
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including interior corridor closets, under-stair closes, and utility rooms

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including interior corridor closets, under-stair closes, and utility rooms
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on Full Plate Floorplan in a Multifamily Building

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on Full Plate Floorplan in a Multifamily Building
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Right – RESNET grade I installation of batt insulation

Right – RESNET grade I installation of batt insulation
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Right – RESNET Grade I installation of blown insulation

Right – RESNET Grade I installation of blown insulation
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Right – Spray foam insulation is sprayed on the underside of the roof deck to provide a conditioned space in this low attic for the HVAC ducts.

Right – Spray foam insulation is sprayed on the underside of the roof deck to provide a conditioned space in this low attic for the HVAC ducts.