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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to air seal and insulate flex ducts.
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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
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Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to ceilings in existing homes.
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Guide describing how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.
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Information guide describing proper attic air-sealing, insulation, and ventilation to combat ice dam formation on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow. Results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow; results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
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Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.
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ORNL,
SEI
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Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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PNNL
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Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.
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Video describing best practices for air sealing an attached garage during construction using plywood and spray foam in the band joist and providing an exhaust fan to ventilate and depressurize the attic.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the elimination of excessive humidity in the attic of a multi-floor, single-family home that was causing condensation and water damage along the roof and eaves.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
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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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DOE
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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
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BSC
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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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DOE
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
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DOE
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Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
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PNNL,
CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing a retrofit project in Maryland.
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BSC
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Home Front Inc.: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing a high-efficient building project in St. Lucie, FL.
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PNNL
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Case study describing a new construction project in Florida with a HERS score of 15.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
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CARB,
SWA
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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 building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
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PNNL
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Case study describing a new building project that partnered with Habitat for Humanity.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
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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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PNNL
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Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
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PNNL
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Case study describing a new construction project in North Carolina.
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PNNL
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Case study describing a deep energy renovation of a home in Florida.
New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Paragon Homes: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
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BSC
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
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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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Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity in preparation for cold winter weather.
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PNNL
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Case study describing how a properly designed duct system is essential for keeping a home comfortable, managing indoor air quality, and maximizing the performance of heating and cooling equipment.
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Cold Climate Housing Research Center,
CCHRC
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Video describing techniques to prevent attic plumbing vents from freezing during Alaskan winters.
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Smarter Homes NZ
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Article from Smarter Homes NZ on home building techniques that incorporate passive cooling.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on materials and design principles to mitigate moisture issues in homes.
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BSC
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Information sheet providing recommendations on the installation of vapor control layers.
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BSC
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Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB
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Research report anayzing the results of a large retrofit project, turining an old school into near zero energy consumption apartments in Greenfield MA.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report reviewing the design and the first four months of energy performance of a near zero energy project home in Callaway, Florida during the second half of 2008.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing methods to seal crawl spaces in cold climate homes with integrated whole-house ventilation systems.
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PNNL
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Case study about Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico, the first home builder in the United States to offer true net zero energy construction to the average home buyer on every home it builds.
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Research study documenting market-ready energy solutions to improve the efficiency of new affordable housing in the marine climate of Washington State.
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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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EPA,
Steven Winter Associates,
EEBA
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Webinar from a group of indoor air quality experts on compliance with EPA's Indoor airPLUS program as multifamily buildings reach past five stories high, with special consideration taken for ventilation, air sealing, moisture control, and indoor air quality needs in larger residences.
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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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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.