Guide
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Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.
Guide
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Guide describing air-sealing of the seams and holes in HVAC air handler and furnace cabinets.
Case Study
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Case study describing the retrofit of a leaky air handler.
Reference
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Document covering two fundamental retrofit strategies for air sealing around air handling systems that are located within the living space in an enclosed closet.
Reference
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Report identifying two barriers that limit the ability of builders to explore opportunities for higher levels of energy efficiency in housing: the use of duct system materials that inherently achieve airtightness and are right-sized for low-load houses, and, the ability to air seal fire separation...
Reference
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Report describing the sealing and insulating of HVAC duct systems in existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing refrigerant-based compression-cooling air conditioning systems for space cooling.
Reference
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Report describing two retrofit duct sealing techniques - manually-applied sealants and injecting a spray sealant, that were implemented in several low-rise multi-unit buildings in North Carolina.
Case Study
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Case study describing a 2014 DOE Building America Top Innovation on development of a standardized testing method for testing the air leakage of HVAC air handlers and furnace cabinets developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Guide
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Guide describing how to thoroughly seal HVAC ducts to ensure air delivery without leakage, and to ensure economical and quiet performance of the HVAC system.
Case Study
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Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.
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.
Reference
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Information sheet about proper ventilation and air sealing.
Guide
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Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase in a dropped ceiling.
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 building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in Maryland.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a multifamily retrofit project in a cold climate.
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 whole house building techniques in the hot-dry climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing innovative technologies, construction techniques, products, and design trends in new home construction.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.
Case Study
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Case study describing two new construction projects in Florida built to be net zero energy homes.
Case Study
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Case study describing one of three deep energy renovations of occupied affordable homes.
Case Study
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Case study describing a 20-unit community of energy-efficient duplexes in Massachusetts incorporating solar water heating and photovoltaics.
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 multi-family town home project constructed for the City of Aspen, Colorado, with assistance from the U.S. DOE Building America research team Building Science Corporation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Case Study
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Case study describing an energy efficient retrofit project in hot-humid climates.
Guide
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Guide that illustrates how and when to encapsulate ductwork in unconditioned attics, increasing the R-value of duct insulation, mitigating condensation issues, and reducing air leakage.