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Research study about a high performance retrofit of an existing brick building (a former convent) into condominiums, all affordable housing.

Information sheet providing guidance about the placement of ventilation approaches.

Information sheet describing refrigerant line installation and system startup procedures.

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.

The study described in this white paper is based on building energy modeling with an important focus on the indoor humidity impacts of ventilation.

Information sheet offering general recommendations on supplemental humidity control and outlines viable system configurations.

Report on the long-term performance of mini-split heat pumps.

Research study identifying the best performing, most energy-efficient and cost- effective techniques to provide controlled mechanical ventilation and humidity control in hot- humid climates with thermally efficient building envelopes.

Information sheet designed for the residential construction and remodeling industries, as well as owners and managers working in affordable housing. This sheet presents building guidance for both new construction and rehabilitation, as well as practices that can be used by property maintenance...

Factsheet describing the importance of system charging, superheat and subcooling.

Report on whole-house and spot ventilation strategies for improved indoor air quality.

Report describing ventilation system design, including a central fan integrated supply (CFIS) system, made up of a 6-inch outdoor air intake duct connected to the return side of the air handler with a fan cycling control to make sure the fan runs a programmed minimum amount of time.

This document covers a description of the need and applied solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates, especially for energy efficient homes where the sensible cooling load has been dramatically reduced.

Article discussing the risks that can occur from undercutting bedroom doors to provide return airflow from bedrooms, as well as corrective measures that can be taken to address these risks.