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Rigid insulation above and spray foam plus fibrous insulation below the projecting podium deck provide a thermal break between the outside and the unconditioned garage below and the conditioned living space above on the right in this building

Rigid insulation above and spray foam plus fibrous insulation below the projecting podium deck provide a thermal break between the outside and the unconditioned garage below and the conditioned living space above on the right in this building
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Rigid insulation provides a thermal break at the projecting podium deck; the plaza deck and podium slab are independently supported by structural columns in this building. A dropped ceiling plenum above the garage gives space for floor insulation

Rigid insulation provides a thermal break at the projecting podium deck; the plaza deck and podium slab are independently supported by structural columns in this building. A dropped ceiling plenum above the garage gives space for floor insulation
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Scaffolding is continually raised as courses of foam brick are added so that the pour man can see both sides of the wall during the pour.

Scaffolding is continually raised as courses of foam brick are added so that the pour man can see both sides of the wall during the pour.
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Screw-in LED light bulbs are a highly efficient alternative to residential incandescent bulbs.

Screw-in LED light bulbs are a highly efficient alternative to residential incandescent bulbs.
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Select dimmers that are fully compatible with installed lighting

Select dimmers that are fully compatible with installed lighting
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Selecting Lighting Controls Systems

Selecting Lighting Controls Systems
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Seven categories of exterior window shading attachments, identified on the DOE Efficient Window Coverings website.

Seven categories of exterior window shading attachments, identified on the DOE Efficient Window Coverings website.
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Single top plate - interior wall with gusset

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Single top plate - interior wall with gusset
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Single top plate splice with metal plate

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Single top plate splice with metal plate
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Single top plate with centered joint splice

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Single top plate with centered joint splice
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SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls

SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls
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SIP panels should be stacked high, dry, and flat

SIP panels should be stacked high, dry, and flat
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Site-built insulated header

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Site-built insulated header
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Six Corners Modern | High Performance Building Details

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Skylights let additional natural light into interior spaces.

Skylights let additional natural light into interior spaces.
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Skylights let additional natural light into the house.

Skylights let additional natural light into the house.
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Slab independent of foundation wall

Slab independent of foundation wall
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Solar tubes bring daylight into interior spaces in the home.

Solar tubes bring daylight into interior spaces in the home.
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Solar-powered LED lights installed inside this sun tunnel (or solar tube) provides light at night alongside daylight provided by the sun tunnel during the day, thus reducing the need for electric light.

Solar-powered LED lights installed inside this sun tunnel (or solar tube) provides light at night alongside daylight provided by the sun tunnel during the day, thus reducing the need for electric light.
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Some LED retrofit recessed light fixtures include sliding adjustments to adjust the spacing of the spring clips that will hold the new kit in the old can light housing

Some LED retrofit recessed light fixtures include sliding adjustments to adjust the spacing of the spring clips that will hold the new kit in the old can light housing
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Special molded corners provide continuous insulation layer at the corners to improve structural strength and minimize thermal bridging

Special molded corners provide continuous insulation layer at the corners to improve structural strength and minimize thermal bridging
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Standard roof trusses are narrow at the eaves, preventing full insulation coverage over the top plate of the exterior walls

Standard roof trusses are narrow at the eaves, preventing full insulation coverage over the top plate of the exterior walls
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Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

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Structured insulated panels (SIPS) as band joist

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Structured insulated panels (SIPS) as band joist