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IECC Climate Zone 3B: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 3B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 4A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 4A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade
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Indoor airPLUS Version 2 Reaches for the Sky: New Opportunities for Healthier Multifamily Buildings

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Infrared photometry shows the impact of a roof overhang on the south façade of a home, where the unshaded patio stonework is significantly hotter than the shaded portions of the patio and wall surfaces (temperature scale shown is in Celsius).

Infrared photometry shows the impact of a roof overhang on the south façade of a home, where the unshaded patio stonework is significantly hotter than the shaded portions of the patio and wall surfaces (temperature scale shown is in Celsius).
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Introduction to Heat Transfer

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Is Your House Earthquake Proof?

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Key connection points for a continuous load path for earthquake and high wind disaster resistance

Key connection points for a continuous load path for earthquake and high wind disaster resistance
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Kwigillingok Energy Efficiency Project

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Light-colored roofs and walls and deep overhangs for shade are some of the features used by builders in the hot-humid climate (Source: Alys Beach Construction).

Light-colored roofs and walls and deep overhangs for shade are some of the features used by builders in the hot-humid climate (Source: Alys Beach Construction).
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Linking Advanced Building and Workforce to Careers/Programs

Linking Advanced Building and Workforce to Careers/Programs
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Low perimeter to area (P/A) ratio home designs reduce heat transfer and perform better in hot climate zones than high P/A ratio homes.

Low perimeter to area (P/A) ratio home designs reduce heat transfer and perform better in hot climate zones than high P/A ratio homes.
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Loyal Heights Home Addition Video #002: Framing Details

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Masonry Concrete Block Tornado Safe Room

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Metal flashing protects the top of the ledger board, and the wall behind it is protected by bituminous self-adhered or metal flashing integrated with the house wrap.

Metal flashing protects the top of the ledger board, and the wall behind it is protected by bituminous self-adhered or metal flashing integrated with the house wrap.
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Moisture Management Fundamentals with Joe Lstiburek

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Multi-layer honeycomb cellular shades such as these can provide summertime energy savings by blocking and reflecting solar heat, as well as wintertime energy savings by providing added insulation.

Multi-layer honeycomb cellular shades such as these can provide summertime energy savings by blocking and reflecting solar heat, as well as wintertime energy savings by providing added insulation.
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Quadrant Homes, Kentlake Highlands, Kent, WA

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Observed roof bracing for gable roof overhang and recommended modification

Observed roof bracing for gable roof overhang and recommended modification
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One of the roof truss to top plate seismic bracing options in the IRC

One of the roof truss to top plate seismic bracing options in the IRC
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Outrigger faming for a gable end roof overhang

Outrigger faming for a gable end roof overhang
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Overview of Convection in Buildings