Guide
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Guide describing method for insulating an unvented crawlspace or conditioned basement with rigid foam on the interior side of the walls.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Guide
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This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.
Case Study
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Case study describing new home construction in hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.
Guide
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Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to the floor of the attic in existing homes.
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 builder in Texas that met the stringent requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy's Builders Challenge on over 779 homes in 2010.
Case Study
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Case study describing an energy efficient renovation in the cold climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing approaches to comprehensive retrofits that are in reach of the ordinary builder.
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 building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-dry climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-dry climate.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate and air seal the floor joists over a garage when there is loving space above the garage.
Case Study
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Case study describing a multifamily retrofit project in a cold climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a deep energy renovation of a home in the marine climate.
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 whole house building techniques in the hot-dry climate.
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 retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Reference
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Report on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation and living space floor assembly at fifteen home.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-dry and mixed-dry 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 two new construction projects in Florida built to be net zero energy homes.
Case Study
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Case study describing one of three deep energy renovations of occupied affordable homes.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing hazardous materials that may encountered in the home when retrofitting a home, including asbestos, mold, and radon.
Case Study
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Case study describing a builder's technology package that achieves energy savings of 50% over standard practice compared to the 2006 IECC.
Case Study
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Case study describing a 20-unit community of energy-efficient duplexes in Massachusetts incorporating solar water heating and photovoltaics.