Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of air flow in residential buildings and its effects on occupants, building durability, and efficiency.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
Case Study
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Case study describing a builder's technology package that achieves energy savings of 50% over standard practice compared to the 2006 IECC.
Presentation
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Webinar from a group of indoor air quality experts on compliance with EPA's Indoor airPLUS program as multifamily buildings reach past five stories high, with special consideration taken for ventilation, air sealing, moisture control, and indoor air quality needs in larger residences.
Reference
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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
Case Study
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Case study describing building in cold and very cold climates.
Video
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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center explaining how to correctly 'fur' and outside wall for maximum insulation protection.
Reference
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Article describing five fundamental changes to building construction from the last 50 years and their modern construction consequences.
Case Study
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Case study describing the Green Home 3 project, which achieved a 44% whole-house energy savings over the Building America New Construction B10 Benchmark, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification, and National Green Building Standard Gold-level certification.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 69 without PV and -1 with PV.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of moisture flow in residential buildings.
Reference
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Conference paper making the case that moving ducts to conditioned space saves energy, is practical for production builders (when accompanied by careful pre-planning), and creates significant andmarketable energy savings for homebuyers.