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Connection of a SIP roof panel to a beveled SIP wall panel

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Connection of a SIP roof panel to a beveled SIP wall panel
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Connection of a SIP roof panel to a SIP roof panel with a foam ridge cap

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Connection of a SIP roof panel to a SIP roof panel with a foam ridge cap
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Connection of a SIP roof panel to a SIP wall panel with a wedge infill piece

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Connection of a SIP roof panel to a SIP wall panel with a wedge infill piece
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Connection of concrete foundation to SIP wall panel

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Connection of concrete foundation to SIP wall panel
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Connection of first and second floor SIP wall panels with a floor joist in between

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Connection of first and second floor SIP wall panels with a floor joist in between
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Connection of foundation wall to rim joist to SIP wall panel

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Connection of foundation wall to rim joist to SIP wall panel
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Connection of roof truss to wall panel

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Connection of roof truss to wall panel
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Connection of SIP wall panels with block splines

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Connection of SIP wall panels with block splines
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Connection of SIP wall panels with dimensional lumber splines

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Connection of SIP wall panels with dimensional lumber splines
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Connection of the first floor and second floor wall panels with a hanging floor

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Connection of the first floor and second floor wall panels with a hanging floor
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Connection of two SIP roof panels with beveled edges at roof ridge

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Connection of two SIP roof panels with beveled edges at roof ridge
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Connection of two SIP roof panels with beveled edges at roof ridge with support for roof cantilever overhang

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Connection of two SIP roof panels with beveled edges at roof ridge with support for roof cantilever overhang
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Connection of two SIP wall panels at a corner

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Connection of two SIP wall panels at a corner
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Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.

Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.
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Core plumbing layout

Core plumbing layout
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Core plumbing layout - plumbing diagram long-trunk-short twig.

Core plumbing layout - plumbing diagram long-trunk-short twig.
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Core plumbing layout – plumbing diagram long-trunk-short twig

Core plumbing layout – plumbing diagram long-trunk-short twig
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Desuperheater for domestic hot water

Desuperheater for domestic hot water
Case Study:

DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Amerisips Homes, Custom Designed Residence

Case Study:

DOE ZERH HIA 2015 Case Study: Carl Franklin Homes, L.C./Green Extreme Homes, CDC, McKinley Project, Garland TX

Case Study:

DOE ZERH HIA 2015 Case Study: Sunroc Builders, Bates Avenue, Lakeland, FL

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Drainback active indirect system

Drainback active indirect system
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During drought periods, an integrated back-up system adds city water to maintain the Durable Energy home’s 11,500-gallon cistern at 25% capacity or more.

During drought periods, an integrated back-up system adds city water to maintain the Durable Energy home’s 11,500-gallon cistern at 25% capacity or more.
Presentation:

Efficient Hot Water Distribution Part 1: What’s at Stake

Efficient Hot Water Distribution Part 1: What’s at Stake