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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: KB Homes, Double ZeroHouse, San Marcos, CA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: M Street Homes, Smartlux on Greenpark Houston, TX

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: New Town Builders, the ArtiZEN Plan, Denver, CO

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: One Sky Homes, Cottle Zero Net Energy Home, San Jose, CA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, NM

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FL

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Cedarwood, Bellingham, WA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard Rows, Lone Tree, CO

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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry Plan, Denver, CO

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Door sweeps, which provide a robust barrier at the bottom of doors, come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Door sweeps, which provide a robust barrier at the bottom of doors, come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
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Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − plan view

Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − plan view
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Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − side view

Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − side view
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Dry Floodproofing

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Drywall is installed before framing in dropped soffits to provide an air barrier above these duct chases.

Drywall is installed before framing in dropped soffits to provide an air barrier above these duct chases.
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End conditions for braced wall lines with continuous sheathing, Figure R602.10.7 in the IRC

End conditions for braced wall lines with continuous sheathing, Figure R602.10.7 in the IRC
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Energy Code - Module 2: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 1,2)

Energy Code - Module 2: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 1,2)
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Energy Code - Module 3: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 3,4,5)

Energy Code - Module 3: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 3,4,5)
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Energy Code - Module 4: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 6,7,8)

Energy Code - Module 4: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 6,7,8)
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Energy Efficient Windows for Interior Alaska

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Energy Efficient Windows for Interior Alaska: Window Types and U-values

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ENERGY STAR Certification Criteria for Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights, Version 7.0, effective 10-23-23

ENERGY STAR Certification Criteria for Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights, Version 7.0, effective 10-23-23
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ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows

ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows
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ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in cool climates

ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in cool climates
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ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in warm climates

ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in warm climates