Whole-House Ventilation Strategies for New Homes Description This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.
Design for Extreme Heat Description Information guide describing ways to design a home to be resistant to extreme heat.
Outdoor Air Intake Damper Controlled Description No outdoor air intakes connected to return side of the HVAC system, unless controls are installed to operate intermittently & automatically based on a timer and to restrict intake when not in use (e.g., motorized damper)
Pre-Retrofit Assessment of Existing HVAC Systems Description Information guide describing considerations for before retrofitting HVAC systems, retrofit scope considerations, and HVAC system replacement options.
Passive and Low-Energy Cooling Description Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.
Sealed and Insulated Flex Ducts Description Guide describing how to air seal and insulate flex ducts.
Direct Vent Equipment Description Guide describing categories of direct-vent combustion space- and water-heating equipment and combustion safety testing.