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Shed roofs provide more space for PV panels in this multifamily project near Denver, Colorado.

Shed roofs provide more space for PV panels in this multifamily project near Denver, Colorado.
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Simple Integrity built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Cooperstown, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.

Simple Integrity built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Cooperstown, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.
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Six Corners Modern | High Performance Building Details

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Sloped roof with cavity spray foam insulation sprayed on underside of roof deck and covered with sprayed-on thermal or ignition barrier coating.

Sloped roof with cavity spray foam insulation sprayed on underside of roof deck and covered with sprayed-on thermal or ignition barrier coating.
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Sloped roof with cavity spray foam insulation, strapping, and gypsum board thermal barrier

Sloped roof with cavity spray foam insulation, strapping, and gypsum board thermal barrier
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Smart Home Energy Management

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Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity built this affordable home in the hot-humid climate in Edgewater, FL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.

Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity built this affordable home in the hot-humid climate in Edgewater, FL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.
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Southern Energy Homes built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Russellville, AL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.

Southern Energy Homes built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Russellville, AL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.
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Southern Energy Homes constructed the first DOE Zero Energy Ready certified manufactured home and the DOE collected 15 months of performance data on it, a HUD code home, and an ENERGY STAR home.

Southern Energy Homes constructed the first DOE Zero Energy Ready certified manufactured home and the DOE collected 15 months of performance data on it, a HUD code home, and an ENERGY STAR home.
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Southern Energy Homes worked with DOE researchers to develop an efficient way to dense-pack blown fiberglass into the low attics of manufactured homes.

Southern Energy Homes worked with DOE researchers to develop an efficient way to dense-pack blown fiberglass into the low attics of manufactured homes.
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Spray foam insulates and air seals the underside of the attic roof and walls.

Spray foam insulates and air seals the underside of the attic roof and walls.
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Spray foam insulates and air-seals the ceiling deck and top plates of this vented attic.

Spray foam insulates and air-seals the ceiling deck and top plates of this vented attic.
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Spray foam insulation insulates and air seals around plumbing pipes and top plates in the attic.

Spray foam insulation insulates and air seals around plumbing pipes and top plates in the attic.
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Spray foam insulation is applied along the underside of the roof deck to provide a conditioned and non-vented attic space for ducts and air handlers.

Spray foam insulation is applied along the underside of the roof deck to provide a conditioned and non-vented attic space for ducts and air handlers.
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Spray foam insulation used for raised ceiling duct chase

Spray foam insulation used for raised ceiling duct chase
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Spray foam insulation used for raised ceiling duct chase.

Spray foam insulation used for raised ceiling duct chase.
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Spray foam insulation was installed on the underside of the roof deck and on gable end attic walls to create an unvented attic

Spray foam insulation was installed on the underside of the roof deck and on gable end attic walls to create an unvented attic
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Standard 2 in. by 4 in. stud secures duct chase - made of rigid insulation in this example

Standard 2 in. by 4 in. stud secures duct chase - made of rigid insulation in this example
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Standard roof trusses are narrow at the eaves, preventing full insulation coverage over the top plate of the exterior walls

Standard roof trusses are narrow at the eaves, preventing full insulation coverage over the top plate of the exterior walls
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Sterling Brook Homes built this custom home in the hot-humid climate in Double Oak, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.

Sterling Brook Homes built this custom home in the hot-humid climate in Double Oak, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.
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Stormwater Strategies: Erosion & Sediment Control

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Streetscape Development built this custom home in the cold climate in Libertyville, IL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.

Streetscape Development built this custom home in the cold climate in Libertyville, IL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.
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Strengthening Your Home Against Potential Earthquake Damage

Strengthening Your Home Against Potential Earthquake Damage
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Stuff cavities under kneewalls with rolls of fiberglass batt and spray foam in place

Stuff cavities under kneewalls with rolls of fiberglass batt and spray foam in place