New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Home Front Inc.: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
Video
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Video describing a house air leakage test and the most common leakage sources for an Alaskan house.
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A free tool used to calculate the required minimum flow rate of dwelling-unit ventilation.
Video
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Video from National Fire Protection Association highlighting 5 key areas that can ignite a structure, including site, openings, vents, and materials recommendations.
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Research report describing the development of standardized test methods for PM2.5 and CO2 sensors enabling reliable, low-cost indoor air quality monitoring and improvement.
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Document presenting analysis results, focusing on relative humidity (RH) excursions, which are defined as unique events of indoor RH above a threshold.
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.
Presentation
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Webinar from Nick Hurst, Gayathri Vijayakumar, and Karla Butterfield for EEBA 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...
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
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Fact sheet describing a novel, simplified air delivery system using a plug-and-play model that features 3-inch diameter flexible ducts, efficient fittings, and a simplified installation process that resulted in successful market engagement through commercialization.
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Standard that describes the minimum requirements for residential buildings to achieve acceptable indoor air quality via dwelling-unit ventilation, local mechanical exhaust, and source control. This version of the standard was published in the year 2022, and is available for preview and purchase at...
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Standard that defines the roles of and minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems and the building envelope intended to provide acceptable indoor air quality in low-rise residential buildings; published in the year 2019, and is available for preview and purchase at the...
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.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install obvious ventilation controls for continuous and intermittent exhaust fans used for whole-house ventilation.
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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This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.
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.