Case Study
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Case study describing methods to seal crawl spaces in cold climate homes with integrated whole-house ventilation systems.
Case Study
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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.
Video
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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.
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 building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a high-efficient building project in St. Lucie, FL.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in Maryland.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
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 building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
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 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 cold and very-cold climate zones.
New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Paragon Homes: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings
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 building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
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.
Presentation
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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.
Guide
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
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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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.
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 new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.