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[bundle] design studio built this attached home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

[bundle] design studio built this attached home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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[bundle] Design Studio built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

[bundle] Design Studio built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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[bundle] design studio built this custom spec home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to Zero Energy Ready Home in 2016.

[bundle] design studio built this custom spec home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to Zero Energy Ready Home in 2016.
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1 Building Science for Dry Climates - Introduction

1 Building Science for Dry Climates Title Slide
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 3A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 3A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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A 5,000- 6,000 Btu/hr air conditioner drawing about 500 watts can be installed in one window of a designated cool room (it is important that the installation is insulated and well-sealed

A 5,000- 6,000 Btu/hr air conditioner drawing about 500 watts can be installed in one window of a designated cool room (it is important that the installation is insulated and well-sealed
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A battery storage system can provide reliable back-up power during a grid power outage

A battery storage system can provide reliable back-up power during a grid power outage
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A cool roof utilizes materials with high solar reflectance and thermal emittance to reflect solar energy and reduce heat gain to the home

A cool roof utilizes materials with high solar reflectance and thermal emittance to reflect solar energy and reduce heat gain to the home
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A cool room should have low enough heat gains to be easily cooled by a small single-zone cooling system such as a mini-split or a window air-conditioner as shown here

A cool room should have low enough heat gains to be easily cooled by a small single-zone cooling system such as a mini-split or a window air-conditioner as shown here
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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 dense concentration of buildings and pavement can create the Urban Heat Island Effect, where local temperatures can be several degrees higher than the surrounding areas

A dense concentration of buildings and pavement can create the Urban Heat Island Effect, where local temperatures can be several degrees higher than the surrounding areas
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A mini-split air-conditioning system can be a highly effective low-energy approach to provide cooling to one designated zone in the house

A mini-split air-conditioning system can be a highly effective low-energy approach to provide cooling to one designated zone in the house
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A professional tree survey should be made prior to construction to assess the health and usefulness of each tree surrounding the future home and to determine which trees on a building site should be preserved.

A professional tree survey should be made prior to construction to assess the health and usefulness of each tree surrounding the future home and to determine which trees on a building site should be preserved
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A reversible window fan can operate via thermostatic or remote control and can selectively exhaust air or bring in outdoor air

A reversible window fan can operate via thermostatic or remote control and can selectively exhaust air or bring in outdoor air
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A screened-in porch will protect windows from rain, provide shade, and allow more airflow through windows than window screens would

A screened-in porch will protect windows from rain, provide shade, and allow more airflow through windows than window screens would
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A shallow, open floor plan allows free flow of cross ventilation through the house

A shallow, open floor plan allows free flow of cross ventilation through the house
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A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home made of wood frame construction and insulated with R-25 expanded polystyrene externally over a drainage plane, with an unvented wood frame insulated attic and roof assembly.

A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home made of wood frame construction and insulated with R-25 expanded polystyrene externally over a drainage plane, with an unvented wood frame insulated attic and roof assembly.
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A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home uses stucco siding and a tile roof.

A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home uses stucco siding and a tile roof.
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A variety of battery-powered fans can be used for a cool room without electric power; most charge off a USB charger so they can be solar charged

A variety of battery-powered fans can be used for a cool room without electric power; most charge off a USB charger so they can be solar charged
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Addison Homes built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Greer, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.

Addison Homes built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Greer, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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Addison Homes built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in Simpsonville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.

Addison Homes built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in Simpsonville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
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Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.

Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.
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Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.

Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greer, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.

Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greer, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.