Case Study
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Case study describing the retrofit of a leaky air handler.
Reference
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This ANSI/RESNET/ICC standard provides a consistent, uniform methodology for evaluating the airtightness of building, dwelling unit, and sleeping unit enclosures and heating and cooling air distribution systems, and the air flows of mechanical ventilation systems.
Guide
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Guide describing categories of direct-vent combustion space- and water-heating equipment and combustion safety testing.
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.
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 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 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.
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 requirements and best practices for mechanical garage exhaust in multifamily buildings.
Reference
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Technical report describing the evaluation of four different ventilation strategies for providing make-up air in high-performance, new construction multifamily buildings in the Northeast, emphasizing the challenges posed by increasing airtightness standards and the variability of system performance...
Case Study
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Case study describing project conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell (HfHGL) and Building Science Corporation (BSC).
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.
Reference
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Report describing research that helps inform best practices for air-sealing multifamily buildings in the Northeast.
Case Study
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Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.
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.