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.
Reference
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Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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 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.
Case Study
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Case study describing heating loads for super-insulated buildings.
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 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 hot-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a deep energy renovation of a home in Florida.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
Case Study
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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.
Reference
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Information sheet providing recommendations on the installation of vapor control layers.
Reference
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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.
Reference
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Report on hybrid ventilation methods for insulated and sealed crawl spaces.
Case Study
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Case study describing methods to seal crawl spaces in cold climate homes with integrated whole-house ventilation systems.
Reference
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Document describing a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation.
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 project conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell (HfHGL) and Building Science Corporation (BSC).
Reference
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Paper that illustrates a performance check between the thermal performance of a Massive Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall system mocked up and Whole Building Performance criteria such as total space heating and cooling loads (thermal comfort).
Case Study
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Case study describing the retrofit of a leaky air handler.
Case Study
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Case study describing 50% energy saving projects for new multifamily homes in cold climates.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a bathroom exhaust fan to remove excess moisture.