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Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality Impacts

Case Study

Case study describing the effectiveness of various ventilation systems at two unoccupied, single-family lab homes at the University of Texas at Tyler.

This constant airflow regulator (CAR) has been fouled by aerosolized sealant because it was not covered while the ducts were being sealed with the aerosolized acrylic sealant.

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A Simplified Model for Estimating Population-Scale Energy Impacts of Building Envelope Air-Tightening and Mechanical Ventilation Retrofits

Reference

Report describing how changing the air exchange rate of a home (the sum of the infiltration and mechanical ventilation airflow rates) affects the annual thermal conditioning energy.

ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380: Standard for Testing Airtightness of Building, Dwelling Unit, and Sleeping Unit Enclosures; Airtightness of Heating and Cooling Air Distribution Systems; and Airflow of Mechanical Ventilation Systems

Reference

This ANSI/RESNET/ICC standard provides a consistent, uniform methodology for evaluating the airtightness of building, dwelling unit, and sleeping unit enclosures and heating and cooling air distribution systems, and the air flows of mechanical ventilation systems.

Garage Rim/Band Joist Adjoining Conditioned Space

Video

Video describing best practices for air sealing an attached garage during construction using plywood and spray foam in the band joist and providing an exhaust fan to ventilate and depressurize the attic.

Direct Vent Equipment

Guide

Guide describing categories of direct-vent combustion space- and water-heating equipment and combustion safety testing.

Indoor airPLUS Version 2 Reaches for the Sky: New Opportunities for Healthier Multifamily Buildings

Presentation

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...

Home Performance Assessment

Information Guide

Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.

Ventilating Your Home

Reference

Information sheet about proper ventilation and air sealing.

Fairburn Community

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

Colleyville Eco House Prototype

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

GreenCraft Greenspoint House Prototype

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Project Home Again Phase II

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.

Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Centex Corporation, San Ramon, California

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.

High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes

Case Study

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.