Case Study
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Case study describing a deep energy renovation of a home in the marine climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the marine climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Case Study
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Case study describing a builder in Georgia that designs energy-efficient homes for a green community, yielding homes with HERS scores as lowas 59 and electric bills as low as $50 a month.
Reference
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Article from Building Science Corporation on construction techniques for extreme heat conditions in Dubai and Las Vegas.
Reference
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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the use of attic ventilation fans to mechanically pull outside air through the attic in an attempt to cool the attic, control moisture, and prevent ice dams.
Guide
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Guide describing how to create a designated shelter-from-heat space in a home to help occupants successfully weather an extreme heat event.
Guide
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Guide describing methods for providing space cooling and refrigeration during extreme heat events and/or power outages.
Guide
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Guide describing condensing boilers and hot water heat distribution systems used for home heating.