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A ducted central return brings air from central return registers back to the air handler through insulated, air-sealed ducts

A ducted central return brings air from central return registers back to the air handler through insulated, air-sealed ducts
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A planted “green” roof absorbs storm water runoff.

A planted “green” roof absorbs storm water runoff.
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Adding Automated Shading to the High Performance Toolkit: HVAC, Health & Wellness, and High Tech

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Air sealing at skylight shaft

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Air sealing at skylight shaft
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Air Sealing Retrofits: Conducting an IR Camera Inspection of an Existing Home - Skylights

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An NFRC glazing system energy performance label will report U-factor, solar heat gain coefficient, visible transmittance, and air leakage; if the window is ENERGY certified, the ENERGY STAR label will be located next to the NFRC label

An NFRC glazing system energy performance label will report U-factor, solar heat gain coefficient, visible transmittance, and air leakage; if the window is ENERGY certified, the ENERGY STAR label will be located next to the NFRC label
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Architectural shading can include large eaves, a porch roof, a well-designed pergola, or other building elements

Architectural shading can include large eaves, a porch roof, a well-designed pergola, or other building elements
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ASES March Webinar: Uncoupling Solar Light and Heat in Passive Solar Design

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Awnings, overhangs, and porches shield windows and doors from sun, rain, and snow in this sunny mountain locale.

Awnings, overhangs, and porches shield windows and doors from sun, rain, and snow in this sunny mountain locale.
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Basic components of a skylight

Basic components of a skylight
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Bedrooms pressure-balanced and provide 1 sq. in. of free area opening per 1 CFM of supply air or achieve a Rater-measured pressure differential ≤ 3 Pa

Bedrooms pressure-balanced and provide 1 sq. in. of free area opening per 1 CFM of supply air or achieve a Rater-measured pressure differential ≤ 3 Pa
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Bedrooms pressure-balanced and provide 1 sq. in. of free area opening per 1 CFM of supply air or achieve a Rater-measured pressure differential ≤ 3 Pa

Bedrooms pressure-balanced and provide 1 sq. in. of free area opening per 1 CFM of supply air or achieve a Rater-measured pressure differential ≤ 3 Pa
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Building Science Corporation used convection to help cool this structural insulated panel (SIP) cottage in Georgia.

Building Science Corporation used convection to help cool this structural insulated panel (SIP) cottage in Georgia.
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Careful landscaping can preserve roof-top solar exposure and provide shading to help control solar gain through windows.

Careful landscaping can preserve roof-top solar exposure and provide shading to help control solar gain through windows.
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Clerestory windows bring light in from above, reflecting it off of surfaces, making it more appealing than the direct light that comes from skylights

Clerestory windows bring light in from above, reflecting it off of surfaces, making it more appealing than the direct light that comes from skylights
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Clifton View Homes employs a SIP precision construction system consisting of structural insulated panels that come to the site precut for quick assembly, providing a continuous thermal blanket around the home.

Clifton View Homes employs a SIP precision construction system consisting of structural insulated panels that come to the site precut for quick assembly, providing a continuous thermal blanket around the home.
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Concrete slabs are used on both the first and second floors of this SIP home to provide passive solar heating from large south-facing windows.

Concrete slabs are used on both the first and second floors of this SIP home to provide passive solar heating from large south-facing windows.
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Cover the skylight shaft insulation with a rigid air barrier

Cover the skylight shaft insulation with a rigid air barrier
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Deep overhangs and a covered front porch provide solar window shading from high summer sun and help keep the entryway snow-free in winter.

Deep overhangs and a covered front porch provide solar window shading from high summer sun and help keep the entryway snow-free in winter.
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Density, specific heat, and volumetric heat capacity (in metric and in English units) of various construction materials

Density, specific heat, and volumetric heat capacity (in metric and in English units) of various construction materials
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DOE ZERH 2015 Case Study: Amaris Custom Homes, St. Paul, MN

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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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Door has been undercut to allow for specified amount of air flow therefore contributing to pressure balancing

Door has been undercut to allow for specified amount of air flow therefore contributing to pressure balancing