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BetterBuiltNW: Introduction to Ductless Heat Pumps Part C—Designing and Sizing Systems

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Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Cold Climate: Chicago

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Building America Efficient Solutions for New Homes: Case Study: Concord Cape Prototype

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Conceptual 2 foot module house drawing

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Conceptual 2 foot module house drawing
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Conceptual 3D advanced framing drawing

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Conceptual 3D advanced framing drawing
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Conceptual stack framing drawing

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Conceptual stack framing drawing
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Construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) that provide insulation without thermal bridging, as well as air sealing, a drainage plane, and high structural strength.

Construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) that provide insulation without thermal bridging, as well as air sealing, a drainage plane, and high structural strength.
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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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Corner installed plywood or OSB as shear bracing

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Corner installed plywood or OSB as shear bracing
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Design the roof with raised heel trusses to allow full insulation over the top plates of the exterior walls.

Design the roof with raised heel trusses to allow full insulation over the top plates of the exterior walls.
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Different types of ICF blocks

Different types of ICF blocks
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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Imery Group Proud Green Home, Serenbe, GA

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Double Wall Framing

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Double Walls

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Double-wall framing

Double-wall framing
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Duct is compressed

Duct is compressed
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Duct is compressed

Duct is compressed
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Ducts properly installed without compression and appropriately supported

Ducts properly installed without compression and appropriately supported
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Ducts properly installed without compression and appropriately supported

Ducts properly installed without compression and appropriately supported
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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit in the Pacific Northwest

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Flexible ducts in unconditioned space not installed in cavities smaller than outer duct diameter; in conditioned space not installed in cavities smaller than inner duct diameter

Flexible ducts in unconditioned space not installed in cavities smaller than outer duct diameter; in conditioned space not installed in cavities smaller than inner duct diameter
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Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole

Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole
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For slabs on grade in CZ 4 and higher, 100% of slab edge insulated to ≥ R-5 at the depth specified by the 2009 IECC and aligned with thermal boundary of the walls

For slabs on grade in CZ 4 and higher, 100% of slab edge insulated to ≥ R-5 at the depth specified by the 2009 IECC and aligned with thermal boundary of the walls
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Framing allowed duct work to be properly installed without compression

Framing allowed duct work to be properly installed without compression