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Low perimeter to area (P/A) ratio home designs reduce heat transfer and perform better in hot climate zones than high P/A ratio homes.

Low perimeter to area (P/A) ratio home designs reduce heat transfer and perform better in hot climate zones than high P/A ratio homes.
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Low-E storm windows are a cost-effective retrofit that is easy to install and can cut heating and cooling bills 10% to 33%.

Low-E storm windows are a cost-effective retrofit that is easy to install and can cut heating and cooling bills 10% to 33%.
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Multi-layer honeycomb cellular shades such as these can provide summertime energy savings by blocking and reflecting solar heat, as well as wintertime energy savings by providing added insulation.

Multi-layer honeycomb cellular shades such as these can provide summertime energy savings by blocking and reflecting solar heat, as well as wintertime energy savings by providing added insulation.
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Natural ventilation can be wind-driven (cross ventilation) or buoyancy-driven (stack ventilation)

Natural ventilation can be wind-driven (cross ventilation) or buoyancy-driven (stack ventilation)
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Net Zero Homes: Why it's easy to build one now!

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes: Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TX

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

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Occupants feel cooler when the air flow around them is faster

Occupants feel cooler when the air flow around them is faster
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Outside corner and intersecting wall detail for homes in hot climate zones.

Outside corner and intersecting wall detail for homes in hot climate zones.
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Panel Closures

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Passive cooling techniques can reduce or eliminate the use of air conditioning and can be used for backup cooling during emergencies.

Passive cooling techniques can reduce or eliminate the use of air conditioning and can be used for backup cooling during emergencies.
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Passive Solar Design Principles

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Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Pleated blinds provide cooling savings in summer by blocking and reflecting sunlight, while allowing some diffuse daylight to pass through.

Pleated blinds provide cooling savings in summer by blocking and reflecting sunlight, while allowing some diffuse daylight to pass through.
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Porch roofs, pergolas, and large overhangs can effectively shade windows and doors facing south, southeast, southwest, or even due east or west for most of the day if the overhang is very deep and sufficiently wide.

Porch roofs, pergolas, and large overhangs can effectively shade windows and doors facing south, southeast, southwest, or even due east or west for most of the day if the overhang is very deep and sufficiently wide.
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Portable air conditioners offer flexibility with where they are located, but usually need to be installed near a window as they require one or two intake/exhaust ducts connected to the exterior

Portable air conditioners offer flexibility with where they are located, but usually need to be installed near a window as they require one or two intake/exhaust ducts connected to the exterior
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Prepare to Avoid the Dangers of Flying Debris

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Proper building orientation for minimal heat gain in the northern hemisphere.

Proper building orientation for minimal heat gain in the northern hemisphere.
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Protect Your Home in a FLASH - DIY Plywood Hurricane Shutters

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Protect Your Windows & Doors from High Winds

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Provide flashing and sealing integrated with the air and water control layers for vents and other roof penetrations

Provide flashing and sealing integrated with the air and water control layers for vents and other roof penetrations
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Reduce thermal bridging in hot climate zones by using an intersecting exterior wall framing technique as shown here.

Reduce thermal bridging in hot climate zones by using an intersecting exterior wall framing technique as shown here.
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Reinforce concrete slab and foundation walls to minimize future cracks that could let in pests

Reinforce concrete slab and foundation walls to minimize future cracks that could let in pests