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Combined space and water heating system with tankless gas water heater

Combined space and water heating system with tankless gas water heater
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Combined water and space heater using combi boiler

Combined water and space heater using combi boiler
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Combined water and space heater using tankless water heater

Combined water and space heater using tankless water heater
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Combustion safety testing using a smoke pen

Combustion safety testing using a smoke pen
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Compare gas tankless water heater efficiencies on the Energy Guide labels or look for the ENERGY STAR label

Compare gas tankless water heater efficiencies on the Energy Guide labels or look for the ENERGY STAR label
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Components of a heat pump water heater

Components of a heat pump water heater
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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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Condensate from this heat pump water heater is routed to a nearby floor drain, shared with the condensate lines from a condensing gas furnace and an air conditioning coil

Condensate from this heat pump water heater is routed to a nearby floor drain, shared with the condensate lines from a condensing gas furnace and an air conditioning coil
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Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit

Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit
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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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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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Corner installed plywood or OSB as shear bracing

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Corner installed plywood or OSB as shear bracing
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Cover the roll of fiberglass batt with spray foam to air seal it in place

Cover the roll of fiberglass batt with spray foam to air seal it in place
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Demonstration and M&V: Commercial Heat Pump Water Heating System at Bayview Tower, Seattle WA

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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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Desuperheater for domestic hot water

Desuperheater for domestic hot water
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Different types of ICF blocks

Different types of ICF blocks
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DOE ZERH 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes Winter Park, Florida [2-page summary version]

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study - Dwell Development, Seattle, Washington

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: BPC Green Builders, New Fairfield, Connecticut