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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 standard site-built roof of rafters may pinch the insulation at the eaves

A standard site-built roof of rafters may pinch the insulation at the eaves
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A structural spline made of a solid 2x is used where needed to meet structural load requirements at SIP panel seams

A structural spline made of a solid 2x is used where needed to meet structural load requirements at SIP panel seams
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A surface spline reduces thermal bridging much more than a structural spline at SIP panel seams

A surface spline reduces thermal bridging much more than a structural spline at SIP panel seams
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A triple-filtered energy recovery ventilator is installed with individual supply ducts to provide fresh air to each room.

A triple-filtered energy recovery ventilator is installed with individual supply ducts to provide fresh air to each room.
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A ventilation controller with a manual override is located on a central air handler fan that is located in an accessible location

A ventilation controller with a manual override is located on a central air handler fan that is located in an accessible location
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Advanced framing details include corners that are constructed with fewer studs or studs aligned so that insulation can be installed in the corner.

Advanced framing details include corners that are constructed with fewer studs or studs aligned so that insulation can be installed in the corner.
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Advanced framing details include framing aligned to allow for insulation at interior-exterior wall intersections.

Advanced framing details include framing aligned to allow for insulation at interior-exterior wall intersections.
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Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.

Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.
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Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.

Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.
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Advanced framing details include using the minimum amount of wall studs permitted by code.

Advanced framing details include using the minimum amount of wall studs permitted by code.
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Advanced framing showing open headers

Advanced framing showing open headers
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Advanced Framing vs Traditional Framing

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After installing the house wrap over the SIPS, window flashing is installed

After installing the house wrap over the SIPS, window flashing is installed
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Air Admittance Vents

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Air inlet is located in a convenient place for homeowner to clean

Air inlet is located in a convenient place for homeowner to clean
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Air inlet is not convenient for cleaning and located next to exhaust outlets

Air inlet is not convenient for cleaning and located next to exhaust outlets
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Air speeds generated by a typical ceiling fan are in the ideal range for providing occupant cooling without causing disruption

Air speeds generated by a typical ceiling fan are in the ideal range for providing occupant cooling without causing disruption
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Airflow can be directed across thermal mass in the ceiling, floor, or elsewhere inside the home through various window and louver configurations

Airflow can be directed across thermal mass in the ceiling, floor, or elsewhere inside the home through various window and louver configurations
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All of the exhaust fans are wired to one labeled switch at the electrical panel

All of the exhaust fans are wired to one labeled switch at the electrical panel
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An all-terrain forklift is used to move and stage the panels

An all-terrain forklift is used to move and stage the panels
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An elevator shaft vent with a motorized damper in a multistory multifamily building provides smoke and hot gas control in an elevator shaft during fire events; during normal operation the damper remains closed to reduce energy loss.

An elevator shaft vent with a motorized damper in a multistory multifamily building provides smoke and hot gas control in an elevator shaft during fire events; during normal operation the damper remains closed to reduce energy loss.
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An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) transfers both heat and moisture between incoming and outgoing streams of air

An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) transfers both heat and moisture between incoming and outgoing streams of air
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An energy recovery ventilator draws in fresh outside air that is filtered and circulated by the central air handler, while stale air from central returns is routed through the ERV to exchange heat before being exhausted outside.

An energy recovery ventilator draws in fresh outside air that is filtered and circulated by the central air handler, while stale air from central returns is routed through the ERV to exchange heat before being exhausted outside.