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Wrong – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure

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Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00

Right – This shrub has been pruned to allow views out the windows of this home while providing shade to walls, windows, and roof.

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Thu, 09/29/2022 - 12:00

Right – The canopy of this tree is high enough to allow views out the windows of this home while providing excellent shade to walls, windows, and roof.

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Thu, 09/29/2022 - 12:00

Use this simple calculation to size overhangs above south facing windows.

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Tue, 07/30/2019 - 12:00

Right – This tree shades walls, windows, roofs, and grounds for two adjacent homes.

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Thu, 09/29/2022 - 12:00

Large deciduous trees provide heat-blocking shade to the walls and windows of this house.

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Fri, 09/09/2022 - 12:00

Careful landscaping can preserve roof-top solar exposure and provide shading to help control solar gain through windows.

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Wed, 01/01/1992 - 12:00

Right - Dense vines growing on a covered trellis along the west side of this home provide effective shade for the wall and windows and create a shaded, protected walkway and outdoor seating area.

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Thu, 09/29/2022 - 12:00

Windblown embers and firebrands are the most common cause of structural fires in wildfires, followed by fires started by radiant heat igniting surfaces or breaking windows and allowing embers in, followed by direct flame contact

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Fri, 01/01/2021 - 12:00

This home survived the Laguna Beach fire of October 1993, which claimed more than 400 neighboring homes, thanks to a fire-resistant tile roof, stucco exterior, stucco-covered boxed eaves and under-decks, double-pane windows and selective landscaping

Publication Date

Fri, 12/08/2017 - 12:00

Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

December, 2009

Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.

Passive Solar Design Principles

Publication Date

October, 2013

Author(s)

Master Builders Victoria

Organization(s)

Master Builders Victoria

Video from Master Builders Victoria on passive solar design principles for home construction.

Keeping Homes and Cities Cool in Extreme Heat

Author(s)

Kyle Mittan

Organization(s)

University of Arizona

Publication Date

June, 2021

Article from University of Arizona on keeping homes cool during extreme heat, both personal and system changes.

Design for Wildfire Resistance

Information guide describing defensible space, fire-resistant materials, and other features to include when designing a home for wildfire resistance.

Wildfire Overview

Overview guide describing wildfire risks and construction strategies to increase the wildfire resistance of homes located in wildland urban interface areas.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Traditions Homes, Landover Commons, Vancouver, WA

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

April, 2012

Case study describing energy efficient new home construction that also incorporated moisture management techniques for durability in the damp Northwest climate.

Wrong – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure

Right – This shrub has been pruned to allow views out the windows of this home while providing shade to walls, windows, and roof.

Right – The canopy of this tree is high enough to allow views out the windows of this home while providing excellent shade to walls, windows, and roof.

Use this simple calculation to size overhangs above south facing windows.

Right – This tree shades walls, windows, roofs, and grounds for two adjacent homes.

Large deciduous trees provide heat-blocking shade to the walls and windows of this house.

Careful landscaping can preserve roof-top solar exposure and provide shading to help control solar gain through windows.

Right - Dense vines growing on a covered trellis along the west side of this home provide effective shade for the wall and windows and create a shaded, protected walkway and outdoor seating area.

Windblown embers and firebrands are the most common cause of structural fires in wildfires, followed by fires started by radiant heat igniting surfaces or breaking windows and allowing embers in, followed by direct flame contact

This home survived the Laguna Beach fire of October 1993, which claimed more than 400 neighboring homes, thanks to a fire-resistant tile roof, stucco exterior, stucco-covered boxed eaves and under-decks, double-pane windows and selective landscaping

Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas

Passive Solar Design Principles

Keeping Homes and Cities Cool in Extreme Heat

Design for Wildfire Resistance

Wildfire Overview

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Traditions Homes, Landover Commons, Vancouver, WA

Flooding Overview

Design and Retrofit for Flood Protection

Solar Orientation For Solar Arrays and Panels

Defensible Space for Protection Against Wildfires

Capillary Break at Crawlspace Floor - Polyethylene Sheeting under Concrete Slab

Decks are Wildfire-Resistant

Roof Anchor System for Solar Panels