Case Study
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Case study describing combustion safety testing as an important step in upgrading for energy efficiency.
Reference
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Report describing research that helps inform best practices for air-sealing multifamily buildings in the Northeast.
Reference
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Case study about Artistic Homes of Albuquerque, New Mexico, the first home builder in the United States to offer true net zero energy construction to the average home buyer on every home it builds.
Case Study
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Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a bathroom exhaust fan to remove excess moisture.
Information Guide
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Guide describing how to evaluate ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.
Airflow Control in Elevator Shafts, Corridors, Stairwells, and Trash Chutes in Multifamily Buildings
Guide
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Guide describing airflow control strategies for elevator shafts, corridors, stairwells, and trash chutes in multifamily buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing the testing of duct leakage in central ventilation systems for multi-story, multi-family buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing how to select and install whole-house ventilation systems for existing homes.
Guide
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This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.
Guide
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Guide presenting central and individual dwelling unit ventilation and exhaust strategies for multifamily construction.
Case Study
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Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.
Guide
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Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity during cold winter weather.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to use landscaping to keep a home cooler.