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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Imery Group Proud Green Home, Serenbe, GA

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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 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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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon House, Huntington Station, NY

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Double wall with exterior air barrier

Double wall with exterior air barrier
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Double wall with interior air barrier

Double wall with interior air barrier
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Double wall with spray foam

Double wall with spray foam
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Double-stud wall with cellulose insulation

Double-stud wall with cellulose insulation
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Double-stud wall with spray foam and cellulose insulation

Double-stud wall with spray foam and cellulose insulation
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Double-wall framing

Double-wall framing
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Dryer exhaust duct should vent directly to the exterior via a smooth, rigid metal duct

Dryer exhaust duct should vent directly to the exterior via a smooth, rigid metal duct
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Dryer exhaust line terminates in the crawlspace

Dryer exhaust line terminates in the crawlspace
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Dryer vent is run vertical with a 90 degree bend and does not vent to the outside

Dryer vent is run vertical with a 90 degree bend and does not vent to the outside
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Dryer vents directly to the outdoors

Dryer vents directly to the outdoors
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Dryer vents directly to the outdoors

Dryer vents directly to the outdoors
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Drywall is installed, hiding the duct work

Drywall is installed, hiding the duct work
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Drywall was removed and the existing 2x4 walls were filled with 3.5 inches of dense-packed cellulose. Outside, the ½-inch plywood was topped with house wrap, 1.5 inches closed-cell rigid foam, 1x3 furring strips, and fiber cement siding.

Drywall was removed and the existing 2x4 walls were filled with 3.5 inches of dense-packed cellulose. Outside, the ½-inch plywood was topped with house wrap, 1.5 inches closed-cell rigid foam, 1x3 furring strips, and fiber cement siding.
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Each floor of this two-story modular home is constructed in a factory, including the 2x6, 24-inch on-center walls, R-21 fiberglass batt cavity insulation, and rigid exterior foam, housewrap, windows, and trim, then connected on site.

Each floor of this two-story modular home is constructed in a factory, including the 2x6, 24-inch on-center walls, R-21 fiberglass batt cavity insulation, and rigid exterior foam, housewrap, windows, and trim, then connected on site.
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Earthquake-ready home actions include securing cabinets, shelves, and heavy furniture or electronics to walls and preparing utilities for disruptive movement.

Earthquake-ready home actions include securing cabinets, shelves, and heavy furniture or electronics to walls and preparing utilities for disruptive movement.
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Efficient Lateral Load Resisting Systems for Low Rise Buildings

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End wall failure under hurricane force winds due to inadequate bracing of the gable end wall.

End wall failure under hurricane force winds due to inadequate bracing of the gable end wall.
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ENERGY STAR appliances like the dishwasher and refrigerator save energy and money for consumers.

ENERGY STAR appliances like the dishwasher and refrigerator save energy and money for consumers.
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ENERGY STAR rated dishwasher.

ENERGY STAR rated dishwasher.