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Right – The HVAC unit installed in the insulated attic uses a heat pump to provide heating and cooling while also providing dehumidification and fresh air ventilation.

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High Ridge Custom Homes: Mixed, Humid Climate Region

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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

GreenCraft Greenspoint House Prototype

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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Palm Harbor Homes - Bimini II, Plant City, FL

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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.

Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Rural Development Inc., Turner Falls, Massachusetts

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Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Florida

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Case study describing a new building project that partnered with Habitat for Humanity.

Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

The New American Home 2011 Orlando, Florida

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Case study describing innovative technologies, construction techniques, products, and design trends in new home construction.

Best Practices Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLC, Mediterrtanean Villas, Pasco,WA

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Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Heritage Buildings, Inc., and Energy Smart Home Plans, Leland, North Carolina

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Case study describing a new construction project in North Carolina.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Paragon Homes: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Project Home Again Phase I

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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Venice, Florida

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Case study describing a deep energy renovation of a home in Florida.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster Live/Work Townhome Prototype

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Case study describing a building project in the marine climate.

Building America Case Study Technology Solutions for Existing Homes: Concord Four Square Retrofit

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Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.

Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Air-Return Plenum Retrofit

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Case study describing the retrofit of a leaky air handler.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

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Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.

Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Have Proper Ventilation

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Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.

Whole House Ventilation Strategies for Existing Homes

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Guide describing how to select and install whole-house ventilation systems for existing homes.

Direct Vent Equipment

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Guide describing categories of direct-vent combustion space- and water-heating equipment and combustion safety testing.