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A reversible window fan can operate via thermostatic or remote control and can selectively exhaust air or bring in outdoor air

Publication Date

Mon, 11/14/2022 - 12:00

Double fan window units can have multiple operational modes; most often outdoor air will be brought in at night when outdoor conditions are cooler

Publication Date

Mon, 11/14/2022 - 12:00

Cooling with Ventilation

Author(s)

Chandra Subrato,

Houston Michael M,

Fairey Philip W

Organization(s)

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Publication Date

December, 1986

Report providing recommendations to builders regarding how to reduce cooling loads, use air-circulation fans, natural ventilation, window and building design for natural ventilation, and whole-house fans.

Designing Houses That Keep Their Cool

Author(s)

Wilson Alex

Organization(s)

Green Building Advisor

Publication Date

July, 2013

Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.

Unvented Conditioned Attic with Spray Foam Insulation Below Roof Deck

Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.

Below Deck Spray Foam Insulation for Existing Roofs

Guide describing how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.