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.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in Maryland.
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 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 four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.
Case Study
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Case study describing project conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell (HfHGL) and Building Science Corporation (BSC).
Reference
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Paper that illustrates a performance check between the thermal performance of a Massive Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall system mocked up and Whole Building Performance criteria such as total space heating and cooling loads (thermal comfort).
Case Study
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Case study describing the retrofit of a leaky air handler.
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.
Case Study
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Case study describing 50% energy saving projects for new multifamily homes in cold climates.
Case Study
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Case study describing the Green Home 3 project, which achieved a 44% whole-house energy savings over the Building America New Construction B10 Benchmark, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification, and National Green Building Standard Gold-level certification.
Information Guide
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This information guide describes the maximum air leakage limit requirements for DOE ZERH certified homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a bathroom exhaust fan to remove excess moisture.
Information Guide
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Guide describing how to evaluate ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
Guide
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Guide describing categories of direct-vent combustion space- and water-heating equipment and combustion safety testing.
Guide
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This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.