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Climate Consultant

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Climate Consultant is a software tool for helping architects, builders, contractor, homeowners, and students to understand their local climate.

Climate Science Special Report 4th National Climate Assessment Vol 1

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Report assessing the science of climate change with a focus on the U.S.

The Importance of Windows in Hot Climates

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Article from Green Building Advisor on the importance of window selection in hot climates, with an emphasis on window glazing.

Climate Change Indicators in the United States

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Website providing data indicating climate change.

1 Building Science for Dry Climates - Introduction

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving a building science introduction for homes in hot climate zones. Part 1 of 7.

Construction & Design Considerations in Warmer Climates

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Guidance from Zero Energy Project on construction techniques for warmer climates, such as home orientation, and insulation requirements.

How do I build for a hot climate?

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Presentation from Light Home on how to construct homes in hot climate zones.

The Truth about insulation in a hot climate

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Video from Horizon Energy on thermodynamics relating to insulation in attics of homes located in hot climates.

A Practical Guide to Climate-resilient Buildings & Communities

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Guidance document from the UN environment programme on climate-resilient buildings and communities practices, including guidance on heat waves, drought, hurricanes, and flooding.

Climate Change, Extreme Heat, and Health Webinar

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Presentation describing the health impacts of the extreme heat due to climate change.

High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry Climates

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Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.

Building Science for Dry Climates 3 - Combustion Safety

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically combustion safety and combustion appliance zones. Part 3 of 7.

Building Science for Dry Climates 6 - Mechanical Ventilation

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically mechanical ventilation for air flow. Part 6 of 7.

Building Science for Dry Climates 7 - Duct Testing and Leakage

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically duct testing and leakage calculations. Part 7 of 7.

Climate Safe Housing - Strategies for Multifamily Building Resilience

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Webpage providing information on how window shading can reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.

Building Science for Dry Climates 4 - Pressure and Air Flow

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically pressure, air flow, and air leakage. Part 4 of 7.

Building Thermal Performance, Extreme Heat, and Climate Change

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Article published by American Society of Civil Engineers on different building types and their effectiveness resisting extreme heat from a building envelope perspective.

Designing Energy Efficient New Homes for a Warm Climate

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Article from The Home Energy Community of Practice on designing energy efficient homes in hot climate zones, including home orientation, window location, and roof design considerations.

Building Science for Dry Climates 2 Weatherization, Safety, Quality Control

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically weatherization, safety, and quality control measures. Part 2 of 7.

Energy Retrofitting Advanced Technologies in a Hot Climate, Henderson Nevada

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Article from NAHB research center describing home building techniques for homes in hot climate zones.

In hot climate zones, shade building surface with vegetation for passive cooling.

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Building Science for Dry Climates 5 - Building Shell, Air Sealing, & Attics

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically building envelope, air sealing, and attics. Part 5 of 7.