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Guide describing how to air seal and insulate flex ducts.
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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.
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PNNL,
CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing a retrofit project in Maryland.
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IBACOS,
NREL
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Case study describing innovative technologies, construction techniques, products, and design trends in new home construction.
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BSC
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Case study describing a building project in the marine climate.
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BSC
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
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BSC
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Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.
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BSC
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Case study describing project conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell (HfHGL) and Building Science Corporation (BSC).
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Polish Academy of Sciences,
PAN,
American Polysteel Forms,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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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).
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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.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the retrofit of a leaky air handler.
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HIRL
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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.
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PNNL
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Case study describing 50% energy saving projects for new multifamily homes in cold climates.
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Guide describing how to install a bathroom exhaust fan to remove excess moisture.
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This information guide describes the maximum air leakage limit requirements for DOE ZERH certified homes.
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Information guide describing considerations for before retrofitting HVAC systems, retrofit scope considerations, and HVAC system replacement options.
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Information guide providing background information about air flow in residential buildings.
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Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.
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Guide describing how to select and install whole-house ventilation systems for existing homes.
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Guide describing how to evaluate existing ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
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Guide describing categories of direct-vent combustion space- and water-heating equipment and combustion safety testing.
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting retrofits including any combustion appliances, or that may affect them.
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This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.
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This guide presents central and individual dwelling unit ventilation and exhaust strategies for multifamily construction.